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• Part 1 of 4: Mating the animals
• Part 2 of 4: The birth of the puppies
• Part 3 of 4: Grooming the puppies
• Part 4 of 4: Becoming a licensed breeder

French bulldogs are adorable animals that make very good family pets because of their loving, kind personalities. If you want to breed French bulldogs, you must approach the job of becoming a breeder with care and attention. Make sure you choose males and females in good health that are not immediate family. Keep an eye on the time of mating and look for signs that a caesarean section is needed. Join a recognized breeding organization and start building your credibility as a breeder.

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Part 1 of 4: Mating the animals

1. Choose dogs with a good breeding history. To get French Bulldog puppies, you must choose dogs that have a good health history and those traits that you would like to pass on to the puppies. Consider physical characteristics, such as size and color, and other qualities, such as temperament and personality.
   • Make sure the male and female are not directly related to each other.
   • Get both dogs genetic and tested for contagious diseases, such as brucellosis, so you know the dogs are healthy before you start breeding them.
2. Keep track of the bitch's ovulation cycle. Typically, a female will ovulate about the fifth day of her cycle, when she has started spotting. You will notice some blood and irritation, which indicates the beginning of the fertile period.
   • At this point, you can take the female to the vet for a check-up to confirm that she is ovulating before placing her with the male for mating.
3. Put the dogs together when the bitch is ovulating. When the female is confirmed to be ovulating, place her in an area with the male. It is best to hold her by the collar with one hand and place your other hand under her rib cage to make sure she stays still when the dog mounts her. Keep a close eye on the mating session to avoid aggressive outbursts.
   • If one of the dogs shows signs of aggression, it is best to keep them both on a leash while mating. That way you can pull them apart and better control their interaction to avoid injury.
   • During mating, the male's penis will expand as he penetrates the female. This leads to a situation where the penis is stuck in the bitch. Furthermore, the male will usually turn around, making it look like the dogs are stuck together with their butts. This is completely normal and will take approximately 20 minutes.
4. Seek help from a veterinarian for artificial insemination instead of physically mating the dogs. You can enlist the help of a veterinarian for artificial insemination of the bitch, instead of physically mating the two dogs. This method is often much easier for the bitch, so it is often preferred by experienced breeders.
   • If you don't mind doing it yourself, you can try harvesting semen from the dog's penis and instilling it into the bitch's vagina with a clean pipette. Keep the bitch lying on her back, with her hips slightly raised to help ensure conception.
   • Do not attempt to do this yourself unless you are trained to do so or you could injure the dogs or cause infections.

Part 2 of 4: The birth of the puppies

1. Take your bitch to the vet for prenatal care before delivery. The vet can do an ultrasound or X-ray to determine how many puppies your dog will give birth to. He can also check for potential pregnancy problems and provide advice during labor.
2. Watch for signs of labor. When your bitch is ready to give birth, it is usually clearly recognizable by her behavior. Some common signs that a dog is going into labor include restlessness, shivering, panting, loss of appetite, wheezing and vomiting. Your dog can retreat further to a screened-in area in preparation for delivery.
   • Once you see these symptoms, the puppies will usually be born 12-24 hours after symptoms start.
3. Only interfere with childbirth when necessary. Each puppy should be born 10-30 minutes after the previous one. The mother usually bites the umbilical cord, tears open the placental pouch containing the puppy and starts licking the puppy to stimulate breathing and circulation. If your bitch is doing all of these activities on her own, leave her alone so she can bond with her pups.
   • If the mother doesn't seem to know what to do, then you will have to take action. First, gently tear open the placenta pouch to allow the puppy to breathe. Then cut the umbilical cord and tie it with wire. Remove fluids and mucus from the puppy's nose and mouth. Then rub it warm to stimulate breathing and circulation.
4. Be prepared for a Caesarean section. French bulldogs have a narrow pelvis and a large head, which usually prevents them from giving birth naturally. Be aware of this fact and keep a close eye on your bulldog once labor has started for indications that a caesarean section is needed.
   • If the bitch has been in labor for more than an hour, take her straight to the vet for a cesarean section.

Part 3 of 4: Grooming the puppies

1. Set up a puppy box. This is a space where the mother can recover from childbirth and take care of her puppies. The box should be large enough for the mother and all puppies to allow them all to lie comfortably, with walls high enough to hold the puppies in - approximately 80cm wide, 40cm deep and 30cm high.
   • Have a heat source nearby, such as a heat lamp, to keep the puppies warm for the first week.
2. Make sure the puppy is eating enough. Newborn puppies should eat approximately every two hours. Observe the new pups to make sure they reach their mother's nipples during feeding times. If they can't find the nipple, try squeezing the nipple and directing the puppy to the drop of milk to encourage him to eat.
   • If the puppies are not nursing or appear to be constantly hungry (squeak and howl all the time), you may need to add some high-quality newborn milk powder, such as Esbilac.
3. Monitor the puppies to make sure they urinate and defecate. French bulldogs are not born with the knowledge of how to urinate and defecate. They learn these things by being licked by their mother. The licking movement stimulates the puppies to relieve themselves.
   • If the mother doesn't seem to lick the puppy, you may need to take it over. Dip a cotton ball in warm water and gently rub the puppy's genitals to stimulate defecation.

Part 4 of 4: Becoming a licensed breeder

1. Get a female that can be bred with. The most important thing you need to become a licensed breeder is a healthy female that can be bred with. You can always make arrangements with other breeders to use their males, so you mainly need a female to start. Make sure the bitch is healthy and can bear litters.
   • Take the bitch to the vet for a full physical exam before you start breeding her.
   • Your bitch should also be up to date with all vaccinations, receive heartworm medication, and be free of parasites.
2. Join several French bulldog breeding organizations. Joining such organizations increases the likelihood of being accepted when you apply to become a licensed breeder. It also helps you build a network of other breeders - so you can always find males and females to mate with at a later date.
   • Consider joining the French Bulldog Club of America, French Bulldog Club of England, Southern Bulldog Club, and other clubs for the breed in your area.
3. Apply to become a Guaranteed Breeder, recognized by several dog organizations. For example, you can apply for the Kennel Club's Assured Breeder Scheme on the Internet at https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/breeding/assured-breeder-scheme/assured-breeder-scheme-application/. When you have completed the application, you will be required to provide information about your animals (including registered names and numbers), your personal history with French bulldog breeding and any relevant club memberships. You also have to pay a small amount (usually around 60 Euro) for membership.
   • Being accepted into this program earns you club access. You can then advertise your litters in publications and be registered as an approved breeder.