French Bulldog Puppies in Perth
Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ )
If you are searching for French Bulldog puppies in Perth, Western Australia, this page answers the most common questions about our breeding program, health testing, temperament, puppy care and waiting list process. At Deluxedarlings French Bulldogs, we are a health-focused, home-based breeder prioritising comprehensive DNA testing, structural soundness, breathing quality and stable temperament. Our puppies are raised inside our family home, not in kennels, with early socialisation, exposure to everyday household environments, and careful attention to grooming, hygiene, diet, exercise, mental stimulation and climate considerations for Western Australia. We limit our litters each year to maintain quality, transparency and lifelong support for both new and existing owners.
Are your French Bulldog puppies health tested?
Yes. All of our breeding dogs undergo comprehensive health testing including hips, spine and trachea assessment, along with full DNA testing for hereditary conditions affecting French Bulldogs. Every puppy is DNA tested before joining their new home to ensure transparency and long-term health support.
What genetic DNA testing do you perform on your breeding dogs and puppies?
Our program includes DNA screening for PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), HSF4 (Hereditary Cataract), CMR1 (Canine Multifocal Retinopathy), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Congenital Hypothyroidism (CHG),
Airway Oedema Test ( ADAMTS3 ) -Airway oedema refers to swelling of the soft tissues inside the airway, which can narrow breathing passages and affect airflow. In brachycephalic breeds like French Bulldogs, this assessment helps evaluate whether there is inflammation or swelling contributing to breathing restriction. The test supports responsible breeding by identifying dogs with clear, stable airways and reduced risk of respiratory compromise.
Cystinuria Type 3 ( Bulldog Risk Factor Variant 1 ; 2; 3 ) a genetic risk factor linked to urinary stone formation in Bulldogs.
CDDY (CFA18) – a short-limb gene associated with increased IVDD (spinal disc disease) risk.
This reduces the risk of inherited disease and supports responsible breeding.
Do you breed French Bulldogs with long muzzles and reduced BOAS risk?
Yes. We deliberately breed French Bulldogs with longer muzzles, open nares and functional airway structure to support clearer breathing and reduce the risk of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS).
All of our adult breeding dogs undergo comprehensive respiratory assessment, including Airway Oedema testing (ADAMTS3), and are negative for the variant associated with airway swelling. We also X-ray and measure the trachea to ensure it is not narrowed, supporting healthy airflow and long-term respiratory comfort.
Our focus on structure, airway quality and responsible selection helps us produce French Bulldogs with improved breathing, sound anatomy and stable, active temperaments suitable for family life in Western Australia.
What Veterinary Care do your French Bulldog puppies receive?
All of our French Bulldog puppies are born at Applecross Veterinary Hospital in Perth, Western Australia, under the supervision of highly experienced veterinarian Dr Steven Metcalfe, who has over 28 years of clinical experience. Each puppy is examined immediately after birth to ensure a healthy start to life.
From 2 to 8 weeks of age, puppies follow a structured veterinary care schedule including routine worming every two weeks. At 6 weeks of age, they return to Applecross Veterinary Hospital for a comprehensive health assessment. During this full veterinary check, each puppy is carefully examined for heart function, eyes, teeth alignment, ear health, hip structure, throat, airway development and nostril openness (nares).
Puppies also receive their first core vaccination at 6 weeks of age, along with a complete physical health certificate prior to joining their new families. We closely monitor weight gain, development, breathing quality and overall wellbeing to ensure every puppy leaves us strong, healthy and well-socialised.
What do you feed your French Bulldog puppies?
From birth, our French Bulldog puppies are primarily nourished by their mother’s milk to receive essential antibodies, natural immunity and optimal early nutrition. To support strong growth and ensure every puppy thrives, we also supplement with Wombaroo Dog Milk Replacer every 2 hours in the early weeks. This helps maintain steady weight gain, hydration and digestive stability.
Between 3–4 weeks of age, we gradually introduce soft, highly digestible meals starting with Ziwi Peak Lamb wet food ( can food). We begin hand-feeding to carefully monitor intake and ensure each puppy receives adequate nutrition during the transition from milk to solids. Once they confidently eat on their own, we continue supervising every meal to maintain healthy growth and balanced development. During this stage, puppies still receive Wombaroo milk supplementation and fresh water.
From 6 weeks of age, we transition our puppies to a premium solid diet: Prime100 SPD Air Dried Puppy Lamb, Apple & Blueberry or Ziwi Peak Air Dried Dog Food from New Zealand. We choose single-protein lamb formulas to support sensitive digestion and reduce the risk of food intolerances, which are common in French Bulldogs.
Throughout every stage, we closely monitor body condition, energy levels, stool quality and overall wellbeing to ensure our French Bulldog puppies in Perth grow strong, balanced and ready for their new families.
How are your French Bulldog puppies socialised and trained?
At Deluxedarlings French Bulldogs, our puppies are family-raised in our home in Perth, Western Australia. We are not a kennel-based breeder. Our French Bulldog puppies grow up inside our home environment, surrounded by daily family life, children, normal household routines and everyday sounds.
From day one, our puppies are handled with love, care and calm structure. They are raised around kids, adults and our other dogs, which helps build stable temperament, confidence and emotional balance. Early exposure to normal household noises such as vacuum cleaners, kitchen sounds, television, doors and visitors helps our puppies develop into well-adjusted French Bulldogs that adapt easily to new homes.
We focus strongly on early socialisation and foundation training. From a young age, our French Bulldog puppies begin learning simple commands such as “no”, “yes” and “stop”. We gently introduce toilet training using grass mats to encourage correct bathroom habits before they leave for their new families. Puppies are guided to understand appropriate behaviour, including quiet settling and not excessive barking, so they grow into respectful companions in suburban environments.
Playtime with children and supervised interaction with adults supports confidence, impulse control and positive human bonding. We encourage curiosity, problem-solving and gentle play to support mental stimulation and emotional development.
French Bulldog Puppy Temperament and Family Suitability
Temperament is one of our highest priorities as a health-focused French Bulldog breeder in Perth, Western Australia. We carefully select breeding dogs with stable, friendly and well-balanced personalities to ensure our French Bulldog puppies develop into confident, affectionate and people-oriented companions. Our puppies are raised in a family home environment, making them highly adaptable, gentle and well suited to family life with children. Many of our French Bulldog puppies grow into exceptional companions for families with young children and children with additional needs. Some have also gone on to succeed in therapy and emotional support roles due to their calm temperament, strong human connection and naturally loving nature.
Do You Limit the Number of French Bulldog Litters Each Year in Your Breeding Program?
Yes. As an ethical French Bulldog breeder in Perth, Western Australia, we strictly limit the number of litters produced each year to protect the health, wellbeing and long-term quality of our breeding dogs. Our program is focused on responsible, small-scale breeding, not volume.
Each female has only one litter per year and no more than three litters in her lifetime. This allows adequate recovery time between pregnancies and supports optimal physical and hormonal health. We believe limiting litters is essential for maintaining strong structure, stable temperament and overall reproductive health.
All of our breeding females receive professional veterinary care at Applecross Veterinary Hospital under the supervision of Dr Steven Metcalfe. They are carefully monitored before pregnancy, throughout gestation and after whelping to ensure they remain healthy, strong and well supported at every stage.
Our commitment to controlled breeding practices reflects our dedication to animal welfare, transparency and raising healthy French Bulldog puppies for families across Perth and Western Australia.
French Bulldog Grooming and Hygiene Care
Proper grooming and hygiene are essential for maintaining the health and wellbeing of French Bulldogs. As a responsible French Bulldog breeder in Perth, Western Australia, we introduce our puppies to regular grooming routines from an early age to ensure they are comfortable with handling and daily care.
Our puppies are gently accustomed to nail trimming, ear cleaning, facial wrinkle care and regular washing. Special attention is given to cleaning facial folds and keeping skin dry to help prevent irritation or infection. We also monitor eye cleanliness and maintain proper ear hygiene to reduce the risk of common breed-related issues.
We educate new owners on safe bathing practices, coat care and maintaining healthy skin using high-quality, breed-appropriate products. Establishing consistent grooming routines from puppyhood supports long-term skin health, comfort and overall wellbeing.
Early exposure to grooming also reinforces calm behaviour and positive handling experiences, helping our French Bulldog puppies grow into confident, well-adjusted family companions.
French Bulldog Exercise and Mental Stimulation
Appropriate exercise and mental stimulation are essential for raising healthy, well-balanced French Bulldogs. As a health-focused French Bulldog breeder in Perth, Western Australia, we ensure our puppies develop both physically and mentally in a safe, family-based home environment.
Our French Bulldog puppies are raised indoors in our home and spend supervised time outdoors on our terrace and garden. They have plenty of space to explore, run, play and interact with a variety of safe toys and enrichment activities. We do not raise our puppies in kennels or keep them confined in crates all day. They are part of our family and grow up surrounded by daily household life, children, normal sounds and constant interaction.
French Bulldogs benefit from regular short walks, gentle outdoor play and structured engagement to support muscle tone, coordination and healthy weight development. We carefully manage activity to protect growing joints while encouraging confidence and curiosity.
Early mental stimulation, positive training, exposure to new experiences and consistent human interaction help shape calm, adaptable and emotionally balanced French Bulldog companions suitable for family life.
Are You a Registered French Bulldog Breeder in Perth WA?
Yes. We are an MDBA registered French Bulldog breeder based in Perth, Western Australia (MDBA #18551). Being registered means we follow strict ethical breeding standards, health testing requirements and responsible breeding practices.
Our program focuses on genetic health (DNA-based testing), official hip, spine and trachea screening, improved breathing structure including open nares and functional muzzles, and raising puppies in a family home environment.
We are committed to transparency, animal welfare and placing our French Bulldog puppies into carefully selected homes.