Our World of Bulldogs

01/12/2025

Beautiful Louis ❤️

26/11/2025

Reminder time 🙏

26/11/2025

French Bulldog Heat Safety Plan
1. Daily Temperature Rules
✔ Under 20°C – Normal activity, but still avoid heavy exercise.
✔ 20–25°C – Light walks only; monitor closely.
✔ 25–30°C – No walks. Keep indoors with cooling.
✔ Over 30°C – Strict indoor rest, cold environment.
✔ Over 35°C – High danger. Frenchies should stay inside air-conditioning all day.
2. Safe Walking Routine
• Walk only before 8am or after 8pm, depending on season.
• Keep walks 10–15 minutes max.
• Bring water on all walks.
• Avoid excitement, ball play, or running when it’s warm.
• Check ground temperature with the “7-second hand test”: if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.
3. Home Cooling Setup
✔ Air-conditioning or a cool room
✔ Fan directed near but not directly onto the dog
✔ Cooling mat or damp towel
✔ Fresh, cold water available at all times
✔ Ice cubes or frozen treats (e.g., frozen broth pops)
4. Outdoor Precautions
• Only allow outside time briefly for toileting.
• Provide full shade and cool surfaces (grass, not concrete).
• Never leave a Frenchie in a car — even for 1 minute.
• Avoid tethering outdoors — they cannot escape the heat.
5. Heat Risk Situations to Avoid
❌ Car travel without strong AC
❌ Walks in sun or warm wind
❌ Heavy exercise or play
❌ Leaving them alone outdoors
❌ Dog parks on warm days
❌ Excitement or stress when it’s hot (it increases body temp)
6. Early Warning Signs of Overheating
Watch closely for:
• Noisy or heavy panting
• Struggling to breathe
• Drooling
• Red gums or tongue
• Slowing down or laying down suddenly
• Vomiting
• Glassy eyes
If any of these appear → Immediately start cooling.
7. Emergency Action Plan: Heatstroke
If your Frenchie is showing severe panting, wobbliness, collapse, very red or very pale gums, or vomiting:
ACT FAST:
1. Move to air-conditioning immediately.
2. Wet their body with cool (not icy) water—especially chest, belly, paws.
3. Place them in front of a fan.
4. Offer small sips of cool water (not forced).
5. Go to the nearest vet straight away. Heatstroke can be fatal within minutes.
8. Summer Management Checklist
• ☐ Walk times planned early/late
• ☐ Cold room set up daily
• ☐ Cooling mat washed and ready
• ☐ Water bowls filled and refreshed
• ☐ Frenchie supervised during warm days
• ☐ No excitement/play during heat
• ☐ Car AC working before travel
• ☐ Grooming: keep coat brushed to help airflow
• ☐ BOAS check-up with a vet if they snore, struggle to breathe, or overheat easily

18/11/2025

Hello Vienna ❤️❤️❤️

14/11/2025

❤️❤️❤️ this right here 😍

19/10/2025

Caspa “Caspian”

Our gorgeous, beautiful sweet Caspa.

Recently a memory popped up of our beautiful boy. He is never far from our thoughts or hearts though.

Many years ago Caspa came home from a boarding kennel sick. One of the main reasons we never feed raw food is because of Caspa. He was fed raw at the boarding kennel and caught Neospora.

Our beautiful boy passed away and is forever in our hearts 💔

⚠️ How Dogs Get Infected

Dogs can catch Neospora through:
1. Eating raw or undercooked meat, especially:
• Beef, venison, or other meats containing tissue cysts.
2. Consuming placenta or fetal tissues from infected livestock (especially cattle).

🧬 What Happens After Infection
• The parasite invades the dog’s muscle and nerve tissue.
• Some dogs show no symptoms (latent infection).
• Others develop:
• Progressive paralysis, starting in the hind legs
• Muscle wasting
• Difficulty swallowing or chewing
• Neurological signs in severe cases

👉 Neospora caninum cannot be passed directly from a male dog to offspring through mating or semen.

Love always ❤️

10/10/2025

09/10/2025

Enrichment and enjoyment is time spent with your Frenchie ❤️

22/09/2025

Spring is in the air…and so are the allergens! 🤧🌸

Just like humans, pets can suffer from seasonal allergies — especially in the spring when pollen levels rise. Common allergens include grass, tree pollen, mold, and dust mites.

🌷🩺 Some helpful management tips to soothe your pet’s springtime allergies:

• anti itch products made for pets (not humans) including topical creams and sprays
• lukewarm baths using hypoallergenic oatmeal based shampoos
• flea and tick prevention
• changing walking routine to later in the evening when pollen levels are typically lower
• allergy relieving medications prescribed by your vet

If you notice any of the symptoms mentioned above, early treatment can prevent secondary infections and keep your pet comfortable all season long!

📞 Contact us to schedule a checkup — relief is just a visit away.

19/08/2025

Family ❤️❤️❤️❤️

15/08/2025

❤️❤️❤️ Single copy DVL2.

Hoping for healthier french bulldogs.

06/08/2025

We have Harvie and Hazel who are single copy 🙏👏👏👏

🧬 What Is DVL2?

The DVL2 variant is a gene mutation linked to screw tails, hemivertebrae, and spinal deformities—traits that are commonly seen in French Bulldogs and other brachycephalic breeds.
• Homozygous dogs (2 copies) of the mutation are more likely to suffer severe spinal deformities.
• Heterozygous dogs (1 copy) are typically unaffected or mildly affected—and may offer structural benefits when paired with the right mate.

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✅ Why Breeding Dogs with One Copy of DVL2 Can Be Worthwhile

1. Avoiding Over-Constriction of the Gene Pool
• If all carriers of DVL2 are removed from breeding, the already narrow gene pool in French Bulldogs gets even smaller.
• This can increase overall inbreeding and unintentionally intensify other health problems (e.g., BOAS, skin disease, dystocia).

2. Better Tail Conformation
• The DVL2 mutation is associated with the screw tail, which is preferred in show standards—but not the extreme corkscrew tail that causes problems.
• Heterozygous dogs may have tails that meet breed standards without causing spinal compression or defects.

3. Strategic Breeding Can Prevent Health Issues
• Breeding a DVL2 carrier (1 copy) to a clear dog (0 copies) will not produce any puppies with two copies.
• All offspring will be either clear or carriers, reducing risk of hemivertebrae while retaining desirable traits.

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⚠️ What Breeders Must Be Cautious Of
• Never breed two carriers together, as this risks producing puppies with 2 copies of DVL2, which is associated with severe spinal defects.
• Ensure regular spinal x-rays and health screening of breeding stock.
• Focus on the entire dog—not just genetics, but temperament, conformation.

✅ Best Practice Breeding Strategy:

DVL2 Carrier (1 copy) 🧬 × DVL2 Clear (0 copies)
➡️ Offspring: 50% clear, 50% carriers — none affected
➡️ Future selection from healthiest, most structurally sound pups

“Why Breeding French Bulldogs with One Copy of DVL2 Can Be Worthwhile” 👇
It’s perfect for breeder education.

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📣 French Bulldog Breeders — Let’s Talk DVL2!

Breeding dogs with one copy of the DVL2 variant (a carrier) isn’t a bad thing — when done responsibly, it can actually help the breed!

🧬 DVL2 is linked to tail shape and spine health.
✅ One copy? Usually healthy.
⚠️ Two copies? High risk for hemivertebrae and spinal issues.

Why breed a DVL2 carrier?
✔ Keeps genetic diversity strong
✔ Helps maintain ideal tail shape
✔ Reduces inbreeding risks
✔ You can pair carriers safely with clear dogs!

🚫 NEVER breed two carriers.
✔ DO test your dogs and plan pairings carefully.

👣 Breed smarter, not smaller.
Let’s protect the future of French Bulldogs in Australia! 🇦🇺🐾