Frenchie 101

Starting Off on the Right Paw

We are here to help you start off on the right paw! Whether its getting your first puppy or if you haven’t had a puppy in a while, here are some great tips and tricks for your newest family member. If you would like a more detailed version on all of this information, visit our YouTube channel which provides links in each video description to our favorite products we use with our own dogs.

Puppy Basics

Need help knowing what to buy for your puppy? We got you covered!

Food and water bowls. We suggest stainless steel or ceramic bowls.
Food. Puppies need food specific for them to make sure they are getting enough nutrients and calories to help them grow. Our favorite brands are either Dr. Gary’s Best Breed or Nature’s Logic.
Crate. Whenever you can’t keep an eye on your puppy, put them in their crate so they don’t get into trouble.
Bed. Make sure your puppy has their own bed to call their own.
TOYS! Get a variety of toys for your puppy to keep them busy and stimulated. Try to include balls, crinkly toys, squeaky toys, ropes, and puppy safe bones. We love Bark Box for any new pawrent.
Training Treats. Get healthy training treats for your pup. We love freeze dried meat treats for this because they brake into small pieces very easily.
Potty training bells. This is a total game changer! It’s super easy to teach them and saves you and your family from so many potty accidents.
Poop bags. Need we say more?
Wipes. Welcome to Frenchie Life! After they do their business, they do need their bums wiped now and then. Make sure to have dog wipes on hand for this.
Shampoo. Puppies get messy so fast!
Nail clippers. To keep you and them safe and comfortable.
Collar, leash, & name tag. Incase your puppy gets lost, make sure they have your information on them.

Harness vs Collar

French Bulldogs are very strong and are also one of the brachycephalic breeds. Because of this, we advise when walking your dog to ONLY use a harness for them and NEVER walk them by their collar. Using a harness will help them breathe better on the walk because if they pull on the leash, the harness will pull at their shoulders rather than on their necks where their collar is so they aren’t getting choked.

Flea/Tick & Heartworm Prevention

We believe in holistic health care when it comes to taking care of our dogs. The side effects of products like Next Guard and Heart Guard to prevent fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are terrifying! We would never wish these on anyones dog! Because of this, we use Wondercide products on our dogs for this. It’s just a spray and it smells great! We even use it around our house to keep the bugs away.

Stairs & Ramps

Like many other breeds, French Bulldogs are prone to getting IVDD and Hip Dysplasia. Although we breed our dogs to specifically avoid this, environmental factors come into play here as well. Having your frenchies jump off your bed and couch regularly can definitely contribute to this. To avoid this, we suggest getting a couple dog stairs or ramps in your house to put where your dogs are most often. This will help ensure the health of your frenchie for a long time to come.

Treating Allergies

Frenchies are known to get allergies and have sensitive stomachs. Just like humans, what they put into their bodies effects them so much. This is why we encourage high quality kibble, like Dr. Gary’s Best Breed or Nature’s Logic, or a raw diet. We encourage meat only treats and to avoid all the junk food like Milk Bones. Avoid feeding your adult frenchie any chicken products. If you notice your frenchie experiencing allergy symptoms, first try a change of food and treats. Even a different choice of protein can make a big difference.