Breeding French Bulldogs is definitely not easy: it requires a lot of time, energy, money as well as special methods from breeders. First of all, the female Frenchie needs to be artificially inseminated with the semen of a healthy and strong stud. Because of the Frenchie mom’s narrow hips and the pups’ big heads, she cannot deliver them naturally so the breeder also needs to have a C-section done on her. The puppies are usually born 58-63 days after insemination, which means that from the 58th day someone must watch the mom at all times. Since it’s difficult to predict when exactly the pups will arrive, having a reliable and always available vet is key! 

When the time is near, the breeder needs to prepare a special whelping box for the pups with a heat lamp above it and a separate lockable cage or room for the mom. After the surgery, the female Frenchie needs some time to heal so it is the breeder’s sole responsibility to care for the pups in their first few weeks. They need to be fed every three hours and supervised constantly; they cannot be left alone with their mom as she might accidentally roll over and smother them. You should also make sure that she eats a lot even if she hasn’t got any appetite so that she has enough milk. As the puppies get bigger and stronger, they need to be regularly checked by a vet to make sure they are developing well and to administer the necessary shots and health screenings.