Web Searching
What Do I Look For?
In your search of the internet for a Frenchie you will undoubtedly find many websites that offer Frenchie puppies for sale. Some of these websites will be representing wonderful breeders who are reputable and ethical. A reputable breeder will have the welfare of each of their puppies, and the breed in general, at heart. But for every reputable breeder you find on the worldwide web there will be literally hundreds that are not what they seem.
How do you know if the website you have found is indeed a reputable breeder? What should you be looking for to alert you to the fact that they may be looking at a backyard breeder, puppy mill or puppy broker's website?
Don't let a website's slick "presentation" fool you. Study the site and keep a pencil and paper handy along with the list below. Check off the "Red Flags" that you encounter as you look at the site. Doing this will help you determine if this is a breeder that will be someone you would like to know more about. Take your time. Remember, the time you take now will save you money and heartbreak later.
1. If they accept PayPal or credit cards.........RUN.
2. If they have several litters at one time........RUN.
3. If they have more than 2 or 3 breeds..........RUN.
4. If they do not show pictures of their dogs in CKC dog events....RUN.
5. If they do not belong to CKC dog clubs or organizations......RUN.
6. If they do not give the full formal names of their dogs’ parents or show pedigrees of their dogs.........RUN.
7. If they do not actively show their dogs in conformation events.....RUN.
8. If their dogs are not Canadian or American Kennel Club registered.....RUN.
9. If they can not provide you with prior adopters references.....RUN.
10 If they will not provide you with their vet's information........RUN.
11 If they do not provide a health guarantee that means something...RUN.
12 If the pictures of their puppies show skinny, pitiful, scared little babies.....RUN.
13 If they ship worldwide.........RUN.
14 If they can get you any colour, or sex you want.........RUN.
15. If they are breeding colours that are not recognized by the French Bulldog Clubs of Canada or the French Bulldog Club of America such as blue, chocolate, liver or black and tan............RUN.
16 If they let a Frenchie baby leave home before it is 10-12 weeks...RUN.
17 If they do not question you as if you were adopting a human infant...........RUN.
There are other signs of course. But these are a few of the real Red Flags that should alert you that you are at a site that is in the business of breeding dogs for a living, or that you are looking at a dog broker's site. Neither really care about the welfare of the puppy they are peddling, or about you.
There is a wonderful site called The Wrong Puppy. This site is full of very valuable information that will help you steer clear of the people that are out there to scam you out of your money, or sell you a puppy that is ill. I highly recommend that you check that site carefully. I have listed it in the Links page of my website.
French Bulldogs are a dwarf breed which can have many health issues, just as any manmade breed has. Know what these health issues are and educate yourself well.
Taking the time to educate yourself will pay you back tenfold. Slow down..........study.........research........be willing to be on a reputable breeders waiting list. You will be glad you did.
Good Luck in your search!!