10/12/2020
IVDD . This is a disease that affects many breeds including Frenchies.
I cant express to you enough how important health testing is. OFA (x-ray) spine , hips, patella! DNA (blood test) for inherited diseases! Heart, eyes! Ask for proof of tests on parents and buy from a breeder who knows what they are doing and know their lines and can prove clear health tests generations back! If they can't or won't and give you an attitude that's a red flag and you should run! Tests are in the hundreds. Absolutely no excuse for not testing!
Ask to talk to their vet
Ask to see how the parents live
Ask how many dogs and breeds they own.
I no longer breed Frenchies, I hate to see what's being done to this breed and others. We must fight for these innocent souls. It's up to us to stop the bad breeding and suffering.
Consider a rescue
Check with akc and sister clubs for guidelines and information about the breed and health tests etc.