Frequently Asked Questions

Please first visit our "Contact Us" page and submit a puppy application to help us learn more about you and the type of puppy that you are looking for. We will carefully review your application, and then reach out to you directly if the application is approved. Please check your email for updates on application status.

Yes, a submitted puppy application is required to schedule a phone consultation and to adopt our puppies. Your application helps us to get to know you better and to determine if our puppies would be a good fit for your lifestyle. Unfortunately, a response may be delayed without a puppy application on file.

We sincerely appreciate that everyone wants to see and hold our babies, however, we do not allow visitors to our home due to the following reasons:

Safety 

While we are so very grateful for the multiple calls, texts, and emails that we receive daily about our puppies. However, not all of those communications have been positive and genuine. Due to the rise in breeder harassment, assault, and french bulldog theft, we simply are unable to invite every individual that reaches out to us into our home where we have small children and unvaccinated puppies (a few times a year). At this time, our puppies may only be viewed via (FaceTime) with an approved application on file.

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Mama Bears

French bulldogs are an extremely loyal and protective breed. Our moms are especially cautious of new visitors around their puppies and can even experience anxiety when being separated from their babies during the first few weeks, even if just for a few minutes. In fact, with our new moms it can take us several days to get them comfortable with leaving their puppies for their normal eating, grooming, and potty routines. We do our very best not to add any unnecessary stress to our moms during the whelping stages.

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Health

French bulldogs also have very sensitive immune systems as puppies, so in effort to protect the health and well-being of our new puppies and family, we do our best to limit outside exposure to our puppies. There are so many diseases like parvo, coccidia, giardia, etc. that can be easily tracked in from clothing and shoes, which can be very harmful or even deadly to mom (who is healing from surgery) and her puppies. Imagine putting all of your emotions, finances, and hope into bringing home a happy/healthy puppy, but he/she is being held or even kissed by multiple visitors each day and then becomes suddenly ill in the first few weeks of bringing them home. We have seen other breeders lose entire litters from allowing numerous visitors into their homes and unfortunately this is a risk that we simply refuse to take.​ Our amazing past clients have given us special permission to use them as references.

After we have reviewed your application, you can expect us to reach out via phone to confirm your interest. During the phone screening, we can answer any additional questions that you may have about our program and puppies. We can also schedule a Face-Time for you to view your puppy of interest as well as discuss payment methods and delivery options. Once we have confirmed your understanding of all Scottsdale Frenchies LLC policies and terms, we will send a customized agreement for you to review, sign, and return. 

YES! All of our adult french bulldogs are owned by Scottsdale Frenchies LLC and are fully recognized and registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC). Parents and their records can also be viewed during virtual consultations or sent by email. All puppies will receive limited (pet only) or full (breeding rights) AKC registration.

Yes! We do offer two types of registration which are limited registration (no breeding rights/spay or neuter contract required) and full registration (full breeding rights). Full breeding rights begin at $10,000+ and are only awarded on a limited basis to approved individuals only.

We will ensure that your puppy comes home with AKC registration, a full veterinarian exam,  first set of vaccinations, written sales contract/one year health guarantee, potty-encouraged, and lifetime breeder support. In addition, your puppy will come home with their very own special and personalized puppy care kit that includes basic care essentials and a few other surprises!

Prior to the market drop, french bulldogs were priced between $10,000-$200,000 depending on the gender, color, structure, pedigree, and breeding rights. While we try our best to accommodate the market, our puppies have proven to be of the highest quality and are consistently praised by local vets. Our puppies will generally be priced at  $5,000+ depending on the above factors. There are times that you may see our prices rise or drop based on current promotional sales, puppy age, or when DNA testing is completed. 

*Please do keep in mind that our parents are exclusively owned and raised by Scottsdale Frenchies since birth. We do not use outside stud service and all of our parents are 4 panel health-cleared. Parents, medical records, and 5 generation pedigree are all intact and viewable. We strongly believe in going the extra mile, so in addition to vet checks and vaccines, all puppies and parents are genetically health and DNA tested. Meaning, a specimen is taken and sent off to an animal laboratory and analyzed to ensure that they have not inherited common issues that can affect french bulldogs. Our overall goal is minimize expensive vet visits and ensure that you and your puppy are able to enjoy many healthy and happy years together.

Deposits generally start at $1,000 and are only accepted before our puppies reach 8 weeks of age (pick-up ready). Otherwise, payment in full is due to Scottsdale Frenchies LLC at the time of reservation. We do offer a discount of $500 off if paid in full.

*ALL DEPOSITS AND/OR PAYMENTS MADE TO SCOTTSDALE FRENCHIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS*. 

Our preferred method of payment is through our secure checkout portal or Zelle. Upon approval, we may also accept Cashapp or a cashiers check deposited directly into our business bank account. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS OR CHECKS OF ANY KIND. Your adoption application/fee will be immediately rejected and refunded.

Unfortunately, payment plans will not be accepted at this time. Payment is required in full before our puppies leave our home.

We are working on partnering with companies like Klarna, Affirm, Sezzle, Afterpay, and Splitit. Please check back soon for updates.

YES! Please contact us directly to inquire about our seasonal, family, referral, and new/existing client discounts.

Our puppies are generally allowed to go home to their new families once they have been safely weaned from their mother and have received vet approval. This is generally between 8-10 weeks of age. Once we have received confirmation of policies, signed contract, and deposit/payment then we can set a date that works best for all parties. Delivery dates are typically scheduled at minimum 2 days after contract and payment have been received to allow us proper time to wean/crate your puppy away from their parents and siblings (you will thank us later), prepare ownership paperwork, final vet inspections, and your puppy care kit.

While we do require a submitted puppy application and virtual consultation (Face-time) to adopt our puppies, you can check-out and schedule a time to meet with us during regular business hours. This helps us to learn more about each other and determine next steps. It is also best to reach out first to ensure that the puppy you are hoping for has not already been reserved, and possibly just pending updates. If a puppy is reserved via our website without first completing an application or consultation, your payment will be automatically refunded if the puppy is no longer available. 

We do carefully choose where we place our puppies and this will immediately raise a red flag to us. Unlike some breeders, we actually agree with shelters and rescue advocates that there are way too many animals including french bulldogs that end up in shelters due to abandonment, improper care, and even personal emergencies. A french bulldog and their care including additional vaccines, proper nutrition, grooming products, etc can add up very quickly. It is extremely important to us that our future clients understand that owning a french bulldog is a huge responsibility and a lifelong commitment. We are a family-owned business and are very understanding of budgets, so please never feel discouraged by our prices. Reach out and ask us how we can help you or your family bring your french bulldog home responsibly.

Every dog, including rescues, would not be here if they were not bred at some point and we actually have clients that own rescues as well, and they love all their pets equally. We agree that many irresponsible breeding practices and unprepared owners contribute to the growing number of animals being dropped off at shelters, or even worst euthanized. However, not everyone is in the position or comfortable with the idea of a rescue adoption. We have spoken with clients that have had trauma and other bad experiences with some rescue adoptions, and of course we are aware that this does not apply to every rescue animal. While we cannot stop what other breeders are doing or not doing, we make it our mission to go above and beyond for our puppies and families by offering them continued support and resources, even if they are in a crisis. Breeding is not "a job" to us and we are not just a "drop and run" breeder. Our family goes above and beyond everyday to continuously research and educate those within our french bulldog community, and we are not in the business of cutting corners. Our prices are based on many factors, but certainly not greed. 

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*Note to future breeders: Whenever someone tells us that they want to become a breeder, we are completely against it. Being a responsible and ethical breeder is not an easy job. You will always feel that you are putting more into your program then you are getting out of it. This message is not to discourage you, but instead to help you understand that breeding is not for the weak and it can take many years to build a strong network of trustworthy, knowledgable, and skilled professionals to care for mom and her babies before, during, and after pregnancy. Not to mention that newborn puppies need to eat every two hours. YES every two hours and around the clock care is needed for new puppies. In your downtime you are constantly cleaning waste, trying to keep your puppies clean and dry, doing soiled laundry, caring for the momma and your other adult dogs, constantly investing your own personal finances, and of course battling your own sanity. Even when you do your best, it will never feel like enough. You will lose sleep, you will give up lots of peace and space in your home, you will miss out on important events, and traveling? FORGET ABOUT IT! There are days that of course are filled with smiles, and others that are filled with pure exhaustion, blood, sweat, and even tears. If after reading this and you still feel confident and passionate about breeding, we encourage and challenge you to not only do the research, but to actually DO THE WORK as well! 

Yes! We can arrange to have your puppy hand-delivered directly to you for an additional fee. Travel delivery fees can vary between $2,000-$2,500. Local delivery within the state of AZ is always free of charge. 

YES! Please contact us directly to inquire about our amazing boys. Studs services are only approved on a case by case basis with an approved female. Female must be AKC registered, have full genetic health/dna panel testing, and a copy of their 5 year pedigree certificate.

We love to chat about our program and our puppies! Never hesitate to reach out!