When families bring home a French Bulldog puppy, almost everyone has the same goal: a puppy who knows that potty belongs outside. And I love that goal, because outside training makes life simple in the long run. The part most people don’t realize is that potty training isn’t one single “lesson.” It’s a foundation built through routine, timing, and consistency. Because puppies are tiny at first, there are also a few helpful tools that can make the learning process smoother, es

Bringing home a French Bulldog puppy is one of the sweetest moments a family or individual can experience. There is something truly special about that first car ride, that first cuddle, and the quiet realization that this tiny little soul is now part of your life. The first week is filled with joy — but it is also a week of transition. Your puppy is learning a brand-new world, and you are learning them right back. Everything is new: the smells, the sounds, the routines, and t

Week 2 is a beautiful in-between stage in a French Bulldog puppy’s early life. The puppies are still very fragile and completely dependent on their mother, but this is often the week when breeders begin to see the very first signs of strengthening and change. The days are still filled with nursing, sleeping, and warmth — but Week 2 is when tiny newborns begin their slow transition from simply surviving to quietly growing and developing. At Kiki Leigh Frenchies , this is one o

Feeding and Nursing Support in Week 1 Mom nursing her babies Most Frenchie puppies nurse directly from their mother, and for many litters, that is all that is needed. However, in some cases, smaller puppies may benefit from temporary supplemental feeding, especially if they are: Struggling to latch Falling behind in weight gain Competing with larger littermates Becoming tired during nursing When supplementation is needed, it is typically done in very small amounts (just a few

over 200 years ago a love affair began between the petite and feisty french bulldog and the weary artisans who served the wealthy in the bustling town of nottingham, england. originally, the regal, but sizeable english bulldog was bred with pugs and terriers to produce the loveable, pint size version of these big snuggle bugs. the ancestors of today's frenchies, kept workers warm while they labored over their craft in the chilly winters.of the british countryside. overtime th