French Bulldog puppies for sale | Pets4Homes (2024)

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What is a fair price for a French Bulldog? ›

How Much Does a French Bulldogs Cost? On average, French bulldogs cost between $1,500 to $3,000* to purchase in the U.S. However, that price can increase significantly, even into five figures, depending on the location and reputation of the breeder.

The small but mighty French bulldog is now the top purebred dog breed in America. The bat-eared, smushed-nose, wrinkly-faced pups beat out roughly 200 other breeds to be named top dog, with the AKC saying it registered close to 98,500 Frenchies in 2023.

The rarest colors of French Bulldogs are blue, lilac, blue and tan, and chocolate and tan. Add that Merle coats. A blue merle is perhaps the rarest of them all. In a world where a standard French Bulldog costs several thousand dollars, these rare colors can sell for tens of thousands.

The cost of Frenchie puppies averages to about $2800, but you could potentially spend thousands more— Blue or fluffy-coated French bulldogs often go for between $8,000 to $10,000. Pet parents interested in Frenchies who can't shell out that kind of money are better off adopting one from a rescue.

Typical Frenchie colors, like a fawn, are less expensive than the merle Frenchie as the latter is rare. However, if you want to go for the rarest French bulldog color, go for Isabella. Breeding experts say that Isabella French bulldogs usually have noses with light brown or pink hues and light blue or light brown eyes.

A purebred French Bulldog from a breeder can cost between $1,500 to $8,000. Rarer coat colors can command prices in the range of $6,000 or more.

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)

French bulldogs are a brachycephalic (flat-faced) breed, making them prone to Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).

Far from being “normal,” the flat faces often associated with French bulldogs, English bulldogs, pugs, Pekingese, Boston terriers, boxers, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, Shih Tzus and certain other breeds cause them myriad health problems, including sleep apnea, coughing, gagging, retching, vomiting, tiring easily, ...

We place our puppies in their homes at 10 weeks old due to the fact that we find Frenchies need a couple of extra weeks to mature and fully thrive in your home. By 8 weeks old most of the babies are eating well but sometimes we have picky eaters that need a little extra time to gain weight and be ready to join you.

To make sure that you get a purebred French Bulldog, look for these characteristics: Dome-shaped skull with bat-like ears. Muscular body and small legs. Flat face and squashed nose.

What colors should French Bulldogs avoid? ›

Any white in the above colours should be clear with no ticking or spots. All other colours highly undesirable, including solid black, black and white, black and tan, mouse, grey/blue, liver/chocolate and all patterns of these colours (see introductory paragraph).

The following colors are listed as disqualifications: solid black, mouse, liver, black and tan, black and white, and white with black. Brindle is one of the most common colors in the French Bulldog.

Breeder's Reputation. Breeding French bulldogs is a full-time job because it requires special care. It also requires a lot of time, money, and effort for them to come out healthy and happy. This means that reputable breeders also sell their expertise in caring for their breeding stock.

The cost of a French Bulldog in the US can range widely, typically between $2,000 to $10,000 or more depending on factors like pedigree, color, and breeder reputation.

While French Bulldogs are expensive to purchase, the price can rise significantly depending on the reputation and location of the breeder. The more of an investment a breeder makes into producing healthy dogs in high-quality environments (or at least, the most the breeder claims to do this), the more you'll pay.

Difficulty in breeding contributes to the costly price tag on French bulldogs. Breeding these dogs is challenging because they can't reproduce naturally due to their narrow hips and physical structure. That is why the extra effort is required from artificial insemination to labor.

Prices can vary depending on the color and gender of the puppy. However, most Fluffy French Bulldogs cost between $12,000 and $20,000.

The initial costs of an English bulldog is around $1500-$2000, French Bulldog is around $2500, and an American bulldog is around $1200-$1500. Adding in one-time and monthly costs, medical, grooming, and food costs, you can expect to spend around $15,000-$18,000 over the lifetime of your Bulldog.

Blue (or Grey) French Bulldog Prices

On average, the cost of a blue French bulldog can range from $3,000 to $10,000 or more.