French bulldogs, or Frenchies, make good companions.
French bulldogs are a popular lap dog. Their large ears and flattened face give them a distinct appearance. Affectionately referred to as "Frenchies" by breed enthusiasts, these little dogs prove adaptable to apartments and indoor living arrangements, making them ideal home companions. The process of finding and adopting a Frenchie puppy can take as long as eight weeks. There are two recognized regional breed clubs that may help you find a local Frenchie puppy, one for Florida and one for the rest of the Southeast. A rescue network exclusively for Frenchies and other outlets for adoption also exist.
Instructions
Find Your New French Bulldog
1. A Frenchie poses for the camera.
Contact the French Bulldog Club of America, the French Bulldog Fanciers of Mid-FLA, or the Southeast French Bulldog Club. Both the national and regional clubs can help you find adoptable Frenchie puppies in Florida.
French Bulldog Club of America
FrenchBulldogClub.org
French Bulldog Fanciers of Mid-FLA, Inc.
Susan Cooper, President
echo561@aol.com
Southeast French Bulldog Club
Andrea Jiles, President
Smokybull@AOL.com
sefbdc.com
2. Look at photos and descriptions of available French bulldogs for adoption at FrenchBulldogRescue.org. The French Bulldog Rescue Network lists Frenchies available for adoption across the country. PetFinder.com also lists adoptable French bulldogs and is a user-friendly website that allows you to search by breed, age, sex, and location.
3. Contact local, reputable French bulldog breeders in Florida. Respectable breeders are often eager to help someone rescue a puppy in need while they are waiting to adopt a puppy.
Begin the Adoption Process
4. Because of their distintive facial features, Frenchies often look like they're smiling.
Consult the rescue organization or other entity that is currently caring for the dog you have chosen. The organization will begin a process that will introduce you to the Frenchie and may start compatibility testing if the puppy is in your area. If the puppy is located in a different place, a review committee may review all of your adoption application information.
5. Fill out all paperwork provided by the organization. Often, the first set of paperwork is an application for adoption or a list of questions about you and your family. This paperwork helps the organization ensure that the puppy you've chosen is the perfect one for you.
6. Complete all compatibility testing and actively consider your decision. This process may take weeks depending on varying circumstances.
Bring Your Puppy Home
7. Purchase all products for your new puppy before bringing him home. You'll need food and water dishes, toys, a bed, treats, a leash, and a collar.
8. If the puppy you have adopted is not in Florida or not within driving distance, you may have to arrange to fly the puppy to you or make other arrangements to transport him. Many organizations will not ship adopted puppies.
9. Bring your puppy home and help her get acclimated to her new surroundings.
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