French Bulldog Price And Smart Buying Advice

Are french bulldogs expensive to buy? Bulldog colors vary so you'll pay between $2-10k, you can view our compiled pricing data below. Before buying you should know a little about the breed, use our arcade themed page to learn about the frenchie. Just click the icons to know more

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Frenchie Pricing Is Based On Colors & Gender

Pricing for females is normally 15-25% more than males due to the fact they can be bred. The market will have a general price and it's up to breeders to set their own prices. The more established a breeder is the more they will charge. Professionals will have waiting lists and a strong online presence. We recommend reading about avoiding scams first before contacting anyone. Do not buy from sellers who are camera shy or not easily found on Google. The prices here reflect the current market post pandemic. If you see frenchie dogs advertised for $500 alarm bells should be ringing!

Colors
USD
EURO
GBP

Black

1600

1450

1200

Fawn

2000

1800

1500

Blue

2700

2400

2000

Lilac

2700

2400

2000

Lilac & Tan

3200

2750

2300

Fluffy Carriers

3400

3000

2500

Lilac with Merle

3750

3300

2750

Isabelle

4000

3600

3000

Isabelle Merle / Variants

4750

4200

3500

Frenchie Health Issues To Look For

What Is Cherry Eye?

When their 3rd eyelid gland pops out. Sometimes you can pop it back in by massaging but unless you've experience you'll need a vets help. It may be rectified with medication or if it becomes too inflamed you'll need a small surgery to fix it, costs can be up to $500. The quicker you are at reacting to it the better, your dog scratching at it should be the tip off to phone your vet.

Brachycephalic Signs

Their flat face brings about a risk of breathing difficulty which may have to be rectified by a surgery that widens inside the nostrils. We've seen some vets want to do it just for the money, there is varying levels of severity, so if you're a little unsure ask for a second opinion. Alarm bells should be ringing if your dog is constantly making noises when breathing.

Bulldog Deafness

Most common in white or merle colors because those colors don't have pigment, which affects the hairs function inside the ears. Classed as a genetic disorder that isn't always noticed by buyers. You should test a pups hearing before buying it, shake car keys and clap your hands behind it and watch its reaction, vets use a BAER test to diagnose.

What To Feed A French Bulldog?

Do Frenchies Need Grain-Free Kibble?

You should always buy grain free due to the fact that so many bulldogs have allergic reactions to grain in the forms of farting, runny stools, skin rashes and more. It makes no sense to buy a food with grain it. Why is grain in the food I hear you say? Crap kibble producers use "filler foods" to make the kibble look cheap, but you'll need to use way more of it, so in the long run you save nothing, and your dog misses out on good nutrition.. always buy good quality kibble.

Raw-Meat Kills Frenchies

Terrible for dogs. An internet myth pushed around by low quality breeders. They feed dogs raw meat to save money, 1kg of meat is cheaper than 1kg of kibble. It lacks proper nutrition and no vet will ever recommend it. Can pose serious risks for e.Coli and salmonella, Google news is full of dead dog stories and sick children over "feeding raw" utter nonsense similar to flat earth theory or anti-vax.

Frenchie Home-made Recipes

If you want to breed high quality lines of dogs or perhaps show them in competitions this is an option. For regular home owners the juice isn't worth the squeeze for all the food prep, freezer storage and just cost of only feeding 1 or 2 dogs. This is the direct problem kibble solves. Benefits of cooking home made meals for your dog are quality control from your end, being able to weigh out the food and calculate the calories and macro nutrients before cooking. If you have a stud dog and you want his fertility and life expectancy as good as possible you'll lean towards home cooking recipes for bulldogs.

Are French Bulldogs A Good Pet?

Frenchie Suitable Apartment Dog?

The Frenchie thrives in any house, but for people considering an apartment dog these are perfect. They rarely bark, don't desire much exercise, just short brisk walks and they love human company. They are not a working farm dog, the trend in urban living only adds to the french bulldogs price, as apartment owners grow and their choices of dog narrows.

Iconic dog, due to social media the general public now recognizes the dog almost like an LV handbag, did you know the Titanic had a Frenchie on board? Yup, they attract classy owners. Owners love their good nature, meaning once your out of the puppy phase you've a really nice housemate.

Expect Playful / Silly

Unlike the English bulldog, the Frenchie is more energetic and fun loving. They play really well with another dog, and their wobbly stature makes for hilarious scenes in your home. They will sleep loads like any bulldog, but if you want a dog you can train and play with then a French bulldog is more ideal. They are best suited to affectionate owners who want to share their time and company with them.

French Bulldog Bad-Points

Regarding character, the frenchie will be slow to train due to their bulldog stubbornness, this also means you should spend extra time training this dog as a puppy so you don't create a problem later on. People may not like their slobbering or farting around the house too or their funny bursts of hyperness.

The frenchie really wants attention and love from their owners, so don't be surprised if your one gets separation anxiety. Also they're a bulldog, so expect clumsiness and rough styles of playing, expect a Frenchie to be like a 3 year old who can't climb up or need a nappy change.

It's A Scammers Paradise - Before You Buy A Frenchie

How To Avoid Dog Scams

To be very frank here you will almost certainly find scam adverts online during your search for a puppy. I have to stress that these dogs in particular are being targeted by low-lives either milling the dogs out or just posting fake ads then stealing the deposits. You must assume that EVERY breeder is a scammer until they can prove themselves.

Start by arranging a video call, where in advance you can also view the parents of the puppy. Tell the breeder you will be recording the video (use OBS studio it's free) and after then decide if you want to view the puppy in person. Do not feel any pressure. If you are unfamiliar with the breed then you will need to pay a vet yourself to independently inspect the puppy. These dogs are too expensive and as such have attract too many scumbags to just buy on a whim.

Background Checking Breeder

You will want a list of vouches and phone numbers for previous buyers, this is very normal in the dog world. A good breeder should be able to provide you with plenty of references that can be verified with social media accounts proving themselves. A breeder that is rude, slow to answer you and being difficult is a no-go. You owe it to the dog to do this work. Find out the vet and contact for any stud being used, fyi stud dog owners are exceptionally friendly and well worth following on social media. It's all details, details... details! You don't want to end up like me and have to bring a breeder to court later on.

Before The Handing Over Deposit

You will need to inspect the puppy for conditions like deafness, cloudy eyes and more. The best thing before giving a deposit is to Google a vet local to the owner and pay for it to be health checked. A legit breeder will have no problem at all with this and it will stop you from making a decision based on love instead of sound medical sense. Please don't be a cheap skate here.

Ideal French Bulldog Temperament

Most people don't realize it but a dog who bites is usually an anxious dog that isn't well socialized. When viewing your puppy you want to see a confident puppy, not hyper active but well balanced. Not afraid to nudge the other puppies to get attention or food. You also want to see the conditions the parents are living in, dogs with personality disorders tend to never grow out of them so take control in examining whether this pup is going to be a good match for your family and don't accept any excuses like "Ohh she's asleep now" tell them that's fine and you'll video call or whatever at a later time. If they want thousands for a dog they'll have to put the effort in.

Questions About Frenchie Prices & More
How much is a french bulldog?

According to our breeders colors decide 80% of the french bulldog price, pricing starts with standard kennel club colors around $1,500 price goes up as you enter into more rare french bulldog colors like blue $2,500 lilac $3500 merle $5500 peaking at platinum $10,000. The lines the dog carries will also affect price as higher stud fees will be incurred. The market always prices females higher (expect +25%) top breeders will usually pre-sell their female puppies. More glamorous kennels want a higher asking although you can usually get the price slightly lower (normally 10%) if you're happy with paperwork that doesn't allow you to breed.

French bulldog life expectancy

Bulldogs in general average around 10 years, the french bulldog is expected to live between 9-12 years. Expect a frenchie that visits a vet, walked regularly and fed quality kibble to see the top end. Any poorly bred dog usually the ones that are regarded as milled will be in very poor condition mentally and physically. If an amateur breeder has a tendency to be cheap in life, this is usually bad for the dog, skimping on vaccines, vets, food and suitable studs.

How many puppies can a french bulldog have?

The internet would like to believe the french bulldog only has 3 puppies, but pro breeders regularly breed litters of 6-9 puppies. A look on a classifieds website will show you average litters of 5-6 and the professionals even more. More expensive types of insemination, stud quality, female capacity, diet, genetics and progesterone timing all culminate in higher litter size yields. The more care and professionalism the higher the yield.

Researchers note that smaller dogs make smaller litters, and older dogs carry less. Pups whose parents carried large litters will tend to yield higher, so there's definitely selective breeding at play. Professional breeders have a "breeding programe" and this begins with selecting a suitable female.

Average cost of a french bulldog?

Average cost depends on whether you're happy with a standard color say +$1,500 or you need a rare color +$3500 the region you live in will affect price, UK & USA being the most expensive markets, trying to arbitrage the market by importing a bulldog doesn't work out as transport covers the price difference (markets are efficient). Brand name kennels charge more but will offer guarantees and have a reputation to uphold.

How to potty train a french bulldog?

Potty training any bulldog is difficult as they're unwilling to work for people. They're not stupid, just stubborn. You can buy all the scented paper you like the bulldog doesn't care. The key is routine so try bring them outside every hour and force them to build up a habit. Once the habit is formed they will stop going toilet in your house / apartment. If they don't want to go outside simply pick them up and place them outside. After awhile they'll stop scrambling back inside and find a favorite place for you to clean up.

Why are french bulldogs expensive?

Simple economics really, you have a dog that doesn't live long, has small litter sizes (small supply) and then sees a surge in demand from the Instagram generation (strong demand) spiking prices up. Dog owners tend to stick to the same breed so demand grows, as the worlds living conditions get smaller every decade our choice of dogs decrease.

You will see the same economic forces when you view rare color bulldogs, as each color becomes more difficult to breed the price goes up. Higher stud fees, locations get further away and just rarity in general drive up price. Until there is an over supply or hype drops down prices will continue to rise.