![]() ![]() "All the puppies have their needles, are dewormed and come with papers from my vet." "I've had no complaints," said Nicole MacLellan. SPCA officials say vets are unlikely to sign off on a puppy that is too young.Ī woman in Dartmouth who's sold French bulldogs says her puppies are a minimum of eight weeks and can be up to 10 weeks old before they go to new homes. The SPCA says there's no minimum age, but all puppies that are sold have to come with a veterinarian's certificate of health. "They were just way too young to be away from mom." "I've seen a couple and they weren't in the greatest condition," said Wagner, who also works in a pet store. They're worried about French bulldog puppies being sold too young, at five or six weeks old. (Facebook)Īdvocates for the breed have a new concern. Most dogs can be separated from their mothers at eight weeks, but for French bulldogs some breeders recommend between 10 and 12 weeks. Wagner says Maple Leaf has more European blood lines and so far is strong and healthy. She bought her dog from a breeder in New Brunswick. Wagner has owned a French bulldog named Maple Leaf for two years. "They don't care about the puppies' health." ![]() "It makes me really, really mad that those people just breed for the money," she said. Owner Lisa Wagner said that advice is even more important for French bulldogs. The Nova Scotia SPCA recommends using reputable breeders and not buying animals from people who advertise on Kijiji where dogs are sometimes offered at discount prices. "She was originally a puppy-mill dog from the Ukraine," Francheville said. "We spend the majority of our time getting them healthy and sending them out to new homes."įrancheville now has a rescue named Ocean with severe allergies, breathing issues and spinal problems. "Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Frenchies," said Andrea Francheville, who's part of the network. That's why the French Bulldog Rescue Network has been set up. The breed can come with a long list of health problems and that has led to unprepared owners walking away from the dogs and very expensive vet bills. She's concerned some people breed for the money. ![]()
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