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A Guide to Buying a Dog Online

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French Bulldog

French Bulldogs are the most advertised dog in the UK. However due to their popularity they are a prime target for puppy farms and unethical breeders.

£1000

Most Common Price

14760

Adverts

7257

Breeders

Risk Factors

Below shows the estimated percentage of adverts in 2018, that were for; rescues, non-pedigree, un-natural colours and puppy farms. The charts highlighted in pink are considered worryingly high.

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Top Breed Related Health Risks

BOAS

Flat nose breathing difficulties

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Luxating Patellas

Kneecaps slipping out of place

Entropion

Inward turning eyelids

Natural Colours

The only three natural coat colours of a French Bulldog are Pied, Fawn and Brindle.

Pied

Fawn

Brindle

Un-natural Colours

Un-natural colours indicate bad breeding practices. These dogs are likely to have health and temperament issues.

Blue

Tan

Lilac

Colours Advertised

Most of the colours advertised are unrecognised. This indicates that there is lots of detrimental breeding occurring.

Decision Impact

Choosing the right colour can affect the quality of your dogs life.

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Advert Checklist

Make sure the adverts you are considering are from an ethical breeder. Tick off each item to get a step closer to buying your new furry family member.

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