Breeder-visit checklist — French Bulldog
What to ask, see, and take with you
1. Identity and rearing
- Breeder's full name and address
- Whelping date and number of litters the dam has had in the past 24 months
- If a registry breeder: kennel name and litter registration number (VDH / FCI / specialty or other club) — not required as long as all health tests are documented
- EU pet transport rules: puppy must be at least 8 weeks old and dewormed/vaccinated before handover
2. Mandatory tests for both parents
Internationaler Klub für Französische Bulldoggen e.V. (IKFB) requires these tests for breeding approval. For each test, ask to see the original certificate — date, vet, result.
| Test | Passing means | Dam | Sire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) (BOAS) Physical examination | normal | ☐ | ☐ |
| Complex vertebral malformation (CVM) X-ray | Clear / Negative | ☐ | ☐ |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) Physical examination | PL 0–1 | ☐ | ☐ |
| Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA) (CDA) Skin test | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | ☐ | ☐ |
| Heart disease Physical examination | grade 0 | ☐ | ☐ |
3. Additionally recommended tests
Additionally relevant, depending on the line or specialty club.
| Test | Passing means | Dam | Sire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleft palate Physical examination | clear | ☐ | ☐ |
| Histiocytic ulcerative colitis (HUC) Body-fluid analysis | clear | ☐ | ☐ |
| Ectropion / Entropion | clear | ☐ | ☐ |
| Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) | Clear / Negative | ☐ | ☐ |
4. Husbandry and rearing
- Puppies raised with the family / in the home (not in a kennel)
- Socialization plan: which stimuli before handover? (children, car, vacuum, other dogs)
- Deworming and vaccination protocol (min. 2× deworming, 1× core vaccine before handover)
- EU pet passport and microchip present
- Written sales contract with take-back clause