While in our care your French Bulldog puppy has been fed Purina Pro Plan Focus Puppy Chicken and rice formula dry dog food.

We free feed our puppies meaning we keep the food out and available all the time.

DO NOT switch your puppy to another brand of food abruptly. If a change of food is required, wait at least 2 weeks after your new puppy has arrived into your home. Upon switching mix the current food with your new brand for at least a week, gradually increasing the amount of the new brand until the switch is made.

If you choose to switch to a different brand make sure and READ THE INGREDIENTS LABEL!!! Many inferior and some high end dog foods are loaded with ingredients you don't want your dog eating! Make sure you know what the ingredients are on the ingredient list. Dogs are omnivores and are designed to eat a balanced diet which can include corn or vegetable products but their main diet should be meat based. Know what kind of meat you are getting, if they don't tell you what kind of animal the meat came from it could be anything. High quality dog food will typically have lamb, chicken or beef or salmon as their main ingredient. Chicken or lamb tends to be easier to digest. Most low end and even name brand dog food is mostly corn and other bi-products. Your new French Bulldog needs the maximum nutrition available. Never feed a food that does not bear the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) seal of approval.

Raw and homemade diets have gained some popularity and can have their place for adult dogs. However, raw diets fed improperly can cause severe complications especially with a growing puppy. Calcium deficiencies and imbalance nutrition along with lack of vitamins and minerals can cause permanent damage to a growing puppy. Additionally, the risk of Salmonella infection from consuming raw meats is a real danger. We do NOT recommend feeding raw or homemade diets to your puppy unless specifically instructed to do so by a licensed vet.
Commercially prepared dog foods have been formulated to provide optimum nutrition for your new puppy. You only have one chance to grow your puppy into a healthy adult. Don't take any chances on inferior dog food!

Loose bowels are the first sign that the new food is not being tolerated well. Consult your vet for their recommended treatment plan.

When your new puppy arrives home, make sure is actually EATING its food! Your French Bulldog should eat small amounts of food throughout the day and take frequent rest periods. It is also important to provide a quiet, out of the way place where your Frenchie can rest. Make sure not to overtire a young puppy and watch your puppy closely if it has not been eating like it should.

Occasionally we have a puppy with special dietary requirements. If your puppy has been eating a specialized diet while in our care we will provide you with more detailed information on the care of your new puppy.

Before your puppy comes home prepare a safe and friendly environment by making sure your house is "puppy proofed". This is similar to how you would "child proof" a home. Look at your house from a puppy's point of view and remove any hazardous items. Make sure all poisonous household items are securely stored out of puppy's reach especially poisonous plants. Keep all electrical cords out of reach of teething puppies. Place safety gates across balcony's or unsafe areas.
Have a place designated for your puppy to sleep, eat and potty. Puppies need to be put in a safe place when you are not able to directly supervise them. Never leave a young Frenchie outside in your yard unsupervised.
French Bulldogs are indoor pets only. As a brachycephalic (flat faced) breed, they are sensitive extreme temperatures ESPECIALLY the heat. NEVER leave your Frenchie in a parked car unattended. Limit outdoor exposure in hot weather. Never over exercise, especially in hot weather. If your French Bulldog starts to pant heavily it is time for a rest, indoor air conditioning and cold water. If you observe foaming at the mouth during/after exercise or exposure to hot weather take action IMEDIATELY your Frenchie is overheating and needs to be cooled off IMEDIATELY to avoid heat stroke or death!

While in our care all puppies will receive at least the first two sets of puppy vaccinations and be regularly preventively treated for internal parasites. Depending on the age of the puppy when it travels it may also have received additional vaccinations.

Each puppy is sent home with a detailed health record including the dates and types of vaccines and wormers that have been administered to your puppy. Please take a copy of this record to your vet at your first puppy check so they can recommend a future vaccination and worming schedule.
All puppies will be seen by a licensed veterinarian and will have a vet health certificate prior to shipping. In order to receive this health certificate, we will need your legal name, physical address and cell number as these items are necessary for the health certificate.

There are many puppy diseases and parasites out in the world that a young puppy is susceptible to. They can be picked up anywhere. Many of which such as parvo can even be brought in on the soles of your shoes! Until your puppy has received ALL booster vaccinations at 16 weeks old, NEVER set a young puppy down on the ground or on a counter top in public especially places such as dog parks or pet stores. Avoid those all together. Your own back yard is fine as long as strange and/or unvaccinated dogs do not have access to it. Your own or your friends vaccinated dogs are also fine. Never let strangers handle your puppy. Do not let your puppy have contact with strangers dogs.
Once all vaccination boosters have been completed at 16 weeks old you are relatively safe to enjoy exploring the country with your puppy. But remember, even vaccinated dogs are susceptible to certain diseases and parasites, make sure to follow your vet's recommendations to limit their risk.

Fleas, ticks and mosquito's are everywhere. They are especially troublesome to dogs. Their bites are not only uncomfortable but can harbor disease. Mosquito's are especially problematic because they transmit deadly heart worms. There are many products available to control external parasites. Products such as K9 Advantix II are available over the counter to help fight your battle against the bugs.
Along with repelling fleas, ticks and Mosquito's it is very important to use a monthly heart worm preventive treatment to keep heart worms from infecting your dog. We use Revolution brand product monthly on all of our adults. This product controls a variety of internal and external parasites and most importantly protects against heart worms. Revolution, along with any other product to control heart worms is only available via prescription from your vet. Consult with your vet for a preventive internal worming plan to keep your new French Bulldog healthy.

Whenever possible to prefer to drive to meet in person if the distance allows.
There are no longer any airlines in the United States that allow French Bulldogs (or any other flat faced breed) to fly in cargo unattended. All French Bulldog puppies will need to fly in cabin with a passenger. We prefer to travel ourselves with your new puppy when it is at all possible. However circumstances may dictate we use a third party puppy nanny to transport your baby to you. Rates vary depending on your location.
We can also arrange ground transportation to your location.
Contact us for more information.

Do you like to travel or ready for a weekend away? If so you are always welcome to fly in and pick up your puppy in person. This is often the most economical way for you to get your puppy. Many airlines offer same day round trip service from major cities into our airport and back. Most commercial airlines accept small dogs as carry-on traveling with passengers. Our airport, Springfield-Branson national airport (SGF) services: United, Delta, American and Allegiant. It may also be possible for us to meet you at another airport. Special reservations, specific requirements, carry-on pet carriers and extra fees are required when traveling with a pet. Contact your airline for more information. We are happy to meet you at the airport just outside of security with your puppy.
If you have a private jet or small plane we are also able to accommodate meeting you at their respective nearby airports.