Let's Talk Health...
French Bulldogs and Bulldogs in general are a brachycephalic breed, meaning they have broader heads and shorter noses than most dogs. This causes them to breathe louder than other dogs when they overheat from extensive physical activity. You can go on short walks with your companion but do not expect to go on a hike.
We are working towards creating the healthiest French Bulldogs for many generations to come which is why we choose to start at home. At Vanity French Bulldogs LLC we keep our Frenchies inside our home, next to us, at all times. We have limited litters to ensure that our puppies are given sufficient attention to socialize and develop proper temperaments.
French Bulldogs were bred to be companion dogs, meaning they require large amounts of attention and have no other interest besides spending all of their time with you except for when they leave you to take a nap and spend the next couple of hours snoring. Remember to buy them a chew toy for when they begin teething and to prevent them from chewing on personal belongings. Without disregarding their notorious history, we as breeders constantly demand for genetic health tests for every adult to ensure that all of our future companions develop healthily and the future of French Bulldogs excels.
All of our companions are up to date with vaccinations and have had their patellas', heart, eyes, and hips examined and cleared by a Professional Veterinarian.
French Bulldogs are 6 panel health tested and cleared of the following:
Cystinuria Type 3
Canine Multifocal Retinopathy Type 1
Juvenile Hereditary Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Degenerative Myelopathy
Hyperuricosuria
Remember to keep your companion cool and hydrated when outside during hot and dry temperatures. Frenchies enjoy sunbathing but prolonged time under the sun can become hazardous. Keep an eye on your Frenchie. Have steps or a ramp for easy access to high places to avoid future hip and back problems, although your companion can jump up to high places and jump off, it is not recommended and should be minimized as much as possible to prevent any injuries, a fallen companion could likely get injured.
Weight will 100% affect your French Bulldog, overweight Frenchies are prone to injury and future spinal and hip liabilities. We recommend feeding your companion twice a day with the appropriate companion weight to bowl size ratio. Beware the smelly gasses that your companion will produce which is usually a sign that it is time to take them out and have them do their business.
Common Frenchie knowledge and routine is remembering to bathe your Companion every 2-3 weeks, remember their skin is sensitive so you want to avoid any infections from either over drying their skin and coat from too many baths, or not fully drying their coat leading to infections between their paws and under pits. Remember to purchase nose balm since they constantly breathe through their nose, it tends to dry and occasionally their nose needs balm to prevent dry splits. While on the topic of grooming, don't forget to clean their ears once a week to avoid build up. Trim their nails and brush their coat to remove excess shedding before bathing.
Last but not least, remember to potty train your companion from the first day you meet them. Start by taking them out every 2 hours and gradually increase an hour every month. Consistency is key and before you know it, it will be them asking you to take them out. Don't forget to wipe your companion, otherwise you will end up with unwanted surprises over your furniture and clothes.
Now that you have an idea of the responsibility that comes with taking care of your new companion, due to their adorable personalities, buying one will most likely lead to two. We hope to hear from you soon.
...Thank You!
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