faqs
Since I get asked a lot of questions, I decided to make a section that answers all your basic questions. Please email me at any time if you feel that you have any additional questions.
What type of dog food do you feed your dog?
If you ask a hundred breeders you will more likely get a hundred different answers. But we feed our dogs a biological- and species-appropriate raw food diet. Raw dog food diets -- which emphasize raw meat, bones, fruits, and vegetables -- are controversial, but their popularity is rising. Racing greyhounds and sled dogs have long eaten raw food diets. Extending those feeding practices to the family pet is a more recent idea, proposed in 1993 by Australian veterinarian Ian Billinghurst. He called his feeding suggestions the BARF diet, an acronym that stands for Bones and Raw Food, or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food.
Billinghurst suggested that adult dogs would thrive on an evolutionary diet based on what canines ate before they became domesticated: Raw, meaty bones, and vegetable scraps. Grain-based commercial pet foods, he contended, were harmful to a dog's health.
Potential benefits of the raw dog food diet that supporters tout include:
If you ask a hundred breeders you will more likely get a hundred different answers. But we feed our dogs a biological- and species-appropriate raw food diet. Raw dog food diets -- which emphasize raw meat, bones, fruits, and vegetables -- are controversial, but their popularity is rising. Racing greyhounds and sled dogs have long eaten raw food diets. Extending those feeding practices to the family pet is a more recent idea, proposed in 1993 by Australian veterinarian Ian Billinghurst. He called his feeding suggestions the BARF diet, an acronym that stands for Bones and Raw Food, or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food.
Billinghurst suggested that adult dogs would thrive on an evolutionary diet based on what canines ate before they became domesticated: Raw, meaty bones, and vegetable scraps. Grain-based commercial pet foods, he contended, were harmful to a dog's health.
Potential benefits of the raw dog food diet that supporters tout include:
- Shinier coats
- Healthier skin
- Cleaner teeth
- Higher energy levels
- Smaller stools
Do your puppies come with a guarantee?
Yes, all of our puppies come with a 5-year health guarantee. We've never had a puppy returned for any reason or because of health issues, but we always offer a guarantee because that's what we wanted when we bought our puppies in the past.
Yes, all of our puppies come with a 5-year health guarantee. We've never had a puppy returned for any reason or because of health issues, but we always offer a guarantee because that's what we wanted when we bought our puppies in the past.
What supplies should I have on hand when I bring my puppy home?
In addition to the basics -- food and water dishes (we recommend stainless steel to avoid allergic reactions to plastics), a leash, collar, food and treats, kennel or crate, and toys -- we always suggest putting together a first-aid kit. Common remedies found at the Dollar Store can save you an expensive trip to the vet. Your kit should include hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion, Benedryl 25mg, witch hazel, betadine or povidone iodine, hydrogen peroxide, Pepto Bismol, and antibacterial soap.
In addition to the basics -- food and water dishes (we recommend stainless steel to avoid allergic reactions to plastics), a leash, collar, food and treats, kennel or crate, and toys -- we always suggest putting together a first-aid kit. Common remedies found at the Dollar Store can save you an expensive trip to the vet. Your kit should include hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion, Benedryl 25mg, witch hazel, betadine or povidone iodine, hydrogen peroxide, Pepto Bismol, and antibacterial soap.
frenchie basics
- French bulldogs LOVE people! They love anyone and everyone.
- Bulldogs are considered a "silent breed". Simply put they typically don't bark much, which is good for you (and good for your neighbors).
- French Bulldogs can make good apartment dogs. These dogs don't require tons of space as long as you don't leave them alone too long.
- Frenchies enjoy walks. They are a moderate energy dog so short walks get the job done. They WILL NOT be your running buddy.
- French Bulldogs love spending time with family indoors. Nothing is better than snuggling up with your puppy on cold winter days.
- French Bulldogs are independent, funny, obedient, protective and affectionate. All pluses for a family pet. They have also been known to have a so-called "sixth sense" when it comes to protecting children.
- This is NOT an outdoor dog!! This is a Brachycephalic (flat faced) breed and they pant inefficiently. Heat stress can cause the throat to swell, rapidly increasing overheating and restricting airflow into the respiratory system. They can die from overheating very easily.
- This dog should not be left in your car. If your car is too hot for you, it is definitely too hot for your Frenchie.
- French Bulldogs are very social. One of the best qualities of a Frenchie is its sociable and happy nature. This means it is your responsibility to provide them with plenty of attention. If you work long days or are gone for long periods of time then this may not be the dog for you.
- French Bulldogs SINK in water. You should reconsider owning this breed if you have a swimming pool or live by a lake or pond. Frenchies have a top-heavy frame, chest, and head. The French Bulldog cannot swim and will quickly drown if they are in water where their feet cannot touch the ground. Some Frenchies enjoy water and can do so under close supervision or with a life jacket.