Puppy Application

We read every answer and respond to every applicant.

A few things to know before deciding if a Paradise Coast Frenchie is right for you

✓All prospective owners must complete this application and provide the name of their veterinarian. A home visit or video call may be requested.
✓If we have a puppy that is a match for you, a $1,000 non-refundable deposit holds the puppy, subject to a signed deposit contract. Deposits are accepted on approval only. Final placement is decided after we meet you in person or via video call.
✓The deposit is non-refundable. We will issue a full refund in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the deposit contract.
✓Companion puppies are placed on AKC limited registration, with a contract requiring spay or neuter between 18 and 24 months of age. Limited registration paperwork is released upon receipt of proof of spay or neuter.
✓Full breeding rights are available starting at $8,000, regardless of sex, with a separate breeder agreement.
✓We ask owners to check in with us at least every six months for the life of the dog, and to reach out anytime there is illness, injury, or a behavior concern.
✓Puppies are evaluated at 6-8 weeks. Placement happens at 8 weeks or later, after vetting and microchipping.
✓Vaccinations begin between six and eight weeks with our vet and must continue per protocol. Health guarantees are tied to following this protocol.
✓We do not ship puppies. Pickup happens in Cape Coral, Florida. We can sometimes arrange to meet at a local airport, or arrange a flight nanny to fly with the puppy to your local airport at your cost.
✓Every Paradise Coast Frenchies family receives the Panhandle Dog Trainer puppy training program (a $1,000 value) at no additional cost, plus direct phone access to the owner, Devlin Duvenhage, for the life of the dog.

Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. Our goal is to place each puppy in a home where they will be loved and known for who they are.

Your Information

Applicant name(s)(Required)

Street address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Home phone

Cell phone(Required)

Email address(Required)

About You and Your Interest

If this is your first French Bulldog, what draws you to the breed?

What is your primary purpose for this puppy? (Companion, therapy, conformation, performance sports, breeding, other - please describe.)(Required)

If you are interested in a show prospect, please describe your show plans and previous experience: how many champions you have finished, of what breeds, whether you handled the dogs yourself or used a professional handler, and if a handler, who you used and whether you did ringside pickups or sent the dog out.

If you are interested in breeding, please describe your experience: breeds you have whelped, number of litters, your vet's experience with brachycephalic C-sections, your experience with artificial insemination, and your plan for round-the-clock nursing care during the first 2 to 3 weeks if needed. Also describe how you will evaluate future breeding decisions and how you will screen puppy homes.

Are you looking for a male, a female, or open to either?(Required)

Male

Female

Open to either

Why?

What temperament are you hoping for? (Confident and outgoing, mellow, more reserved.)

What physical traits matter most to you? (Health, color, size, build, etc.)

If size matters to you, what weight range do you prefer and why?

What health or temperament issues in French Bulldogs concern you most?

Your Experience with Dogs

List dogs you currently own or have previously owned: breed, sex, age at acquisition, and current age or age at death.

How were these dogs acquired? (Select all that apply.)

Breeder

Pet store

Gift

Shelter

Rescue

Other

For dogs no longer with you, please explain. If rehomed, why? If they have passed, what was the cause?

What physical or behavioral problems, if any, did you experience with these dogs?

What training have your previous or current dogs had? (Puppy classes, obedience, conformation, at-home training, etc.)

Did you find these dogs easy or difficult to train?

How do you plan to train your new puppy?

How do you plan to socialize your puppy with strangers, unfamiliar children, cats, and other dogs?

Your Household

Do you currently have other pets? (Species and number.)

List all members of your household and their ages.

Who will be the primary caregiver for this puppy?

What is the primary caregiver's occupation?

Does the primary caregiver work from home, away from home, part-time, or full-time?

Works from home, full-time

Works from home, part-time

Works away from home, full-time

Works away from home, part-time

When the household is away for several hours, how will the puppy be confined? How will it get exercise and play?

When you travel, what arrangements will you make for your French Bulldog?

How involved will other adults in the household be in raising and caring for the puppy?

How involved will children be in raising and caring for the puppy?

What activities do you expect to share with your Frenchie? (Bring to work, travel, walks, beach, etc.)

How much time will your puppy spend outdoors?

Will your puppy frequent dog parks?

Yes

Your Home

Do you live in an urban, suburban, or rural area?

Urban

Suburban

Rural

Do you live in an apartment, condo, house, or other? Does your homeowner's or renter's insurance allow this breed?

Is your yard fenced? What size and type of fence? Is there shade and shelter? Do you have a pool? If so, is it securely fenced or covered?

French Bulldogs are not strong swimmers and can drown quickly in pools or open water. How will you manage water safety in your home?(Required)

How much time each day will the puppy be alone, and where?

Where will your puppy stay while being housetrained? (In the house, crate, kitchen, etc.)

Where will your puppy sleep at night?

Brachycephalic Care Awareness

French Bulldogs are heat-sensitive due to their short muzzles. How will you manage exercise, play, and time outdoors during hot or humid weather?(Required)

French Bulldogs cannot safely fly in commercial cargo holds. Are you aware of this, and how will it affect any travel plans?(Required)

Are you familiar with the signs of heat stress and breathing distress in brachycephalic dogs, and how to respond?(Required)

Diet and Veterinary Care

What food have you used for your previous or current dogs?

Many French Bulldogs have food sensitivities or allergies. Are you committed to becoming familiar with your puppy's specific needs and being open to learning about alternatives to standard kibble diets?

Yes

Veterinarian name(Required)

Veterinarian address(Required)

Veterinarian phone(Required)

Does your vet have experience with French Bulldogs or other brachycephalic breeds?

Yes

Have you discussed owning a French Bulldog with your vet?

Yes

Does your vet offer or refer alternative therapies, such as acupuncture or rehab, if needed?

Yes

We require waiting until your Frenchie is at least 24 months old to spay or neuter, for long-term joint and ligament health. Are you and your vet comfortable with this requirement?(Required)

Yes

Final Thoughts

Do you have any questions or concerns we have not covered?

Anything else you would like us to know that will help us find the right puppy for your home?

References

Please provide two personal references and a letter of reference from your veterinarian. By listing references you are giving us permission to contact them. We do not share your information or your references' information with anyone outside our breeding program.

Reference 1 (name, phone, email, relationship)(Required)

Reference 2 (name, phone, email, relationship)

Veterinarian reference letter (optional - attach here, or send separately)

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