first post on here so hi, and plz be gentle with me.
we are thinking of getting a French bulldog puppy and was wondering if anyone on here got any advice on what to look for in this breed when looking at pups,
will probs take out insurance to be on the safe side but still need advice, thanx

I have never had one but if you look at the kennel club site you should be able to find out what health tests you need. Also have a look for a site called dogsey loads of helpful information there.

Insurance is a must!! Our dog injured herself and so far the vets bill is up to £800 Thank godness she is insured!

I dont suppose I can interest you in rehoming a greyhound or some other rescue dog .... its worth a try

Emberez Dogue de Bordeaux I believe also breed frenchies, they breed some of the best dogues in the country so would be worth contacting them to ask some questions

Hi, we had a beautiful French bulldog bitch who was healthy but died eating a small bit of chicken breast. She was only 2 Got lodged in her larynx she died within a minute still devastated. They're a wonderful breed but do have health issues. Most don't like long walks but never walk for too long when it is warm. Some have eye issues so having a pup that is HC clear is preferable. We had insurance but it crept up to £25 per month so we cancelled. Most treatments were below £50 so we felt that insurance was not worthwhile. All the best with choosing your pup.

Flatulence and snoring is in big supply but you do get used to it

You MUST get pet insurance, especially if you insist on getting any type of pedigree that has common health issues. A simple blood test for a dog can cost over £100 - what would you do if there were anything more serious to pay for? X-rays? Monthly medication? How can you complain at £25 a month for insurance for a dog that can cost upwards of £1k to purchase in the first place?

Totally agree, especially about common health issues.

We have had our hound since March, so have paid about 4 months of insurance @ £35 per month. The op and following consultations came in at about £830, having the pet insurance has saved us almost £700 - it really is a no brainer.

Ahhh thats so sad Sorry for your loss.

That's very sad but not just frenchies can do that, my sister's lab did exactly the same with a piece of cheese, and we had a moment (luckily my husband saved her) with our late Corgi. So can happen with any breed.

When you think about it it was pretty daft