The French Bulldog Club - Victoria, BC

09/14/2024

We will be meeting tomorrow Sun 11am at Hycinth Park in Saanich!

09/07/2024

We will be meeting tomorrow Sun 11am at Hyacinth Park in Saanich

08/31/2024

Happy Labour Day! We will be meeting tomorrow Sun 11am at Hyacinth Park in Saanich.

08/25/2024

Someone missing their Frenchie?

❤️❤️Joey is reunited❤️❤️

FOUND IN VICTORIA

FOUND AT 02:15 PM ON 08/25/2024

Location found: Basil Avenue & Blackwood Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Other sightings:
Collar? Yes
Tags?: No
Tag details:
Breed, colours, description: French bulldog silver brindle
Gender: Male
Spayed / Neutered? No
General Health: Good
Tattoo? No
Tattoo details:
General temperament: Friendly
Contact ROAM:
778-977-6260 or 778-977-6265
[email protected]

08/25/2024

We will be meeting tomorrow Sun 11am at Hyacinth Park in Saanich!

08/15/2024

Hello fellow Frenchie parents, I wanted to stress how important pet insurance is and my experience with it the last few days.
My Hilo is 14.4 years old and has been fairly healthy all his life except for the seasonal skin allergies. I originally had him on Trupanion Insurance but switched over to Pet Secure when he was 8 because of the increase in premiums. Unfortunately when you switch over, previous conditions are not covered.
I had been paying about $195 monthly for the past few years because of Hilo's advanced age and almost made the decision to cancel it because I thought we would not need it and at $2400/year I thought I would just save the money hold it to use in case of a emergency.
Well that day came suddenly without warning, Hilo was fine on Sunday jumping around and being his regular self. Mon morning he was vomiting everywhere and couldn't keep any food or liquid in his stomach, I thought he was sick and it would pass.
Next day Tues, he still was not eating and now stumbling around like he was intoxicated. He just seemed docile and really out of it so I rushed him to Central Victoria Vet Hospital where they were able to see him right away. After a initial exam the vet recommended to leave him overnight for more testing next day MRI, blood work, ultrasound and gave me an estimate of $2900-$3650, which I had to leave a deposit of $2500. They carefully explained the procedures and said they would contact me after the procedures to explain what they found. Wed afternoon after the tests, they called me and said they had found a node on his lung and that he had a issue with his thyroid but no sign of any tumors on his brain and the blood work was fine. They asked me if I would consent to more thorough testing to find out if there is any more cancer and to find out why his equilibrium was off. Initial thoughts was that he might of had a stroke. Again they explained the procedures and quoted me that the additional procedures would now come to $8600 total and asked if I wanted to proceed. Without hesitation I asked them to proceed.
My insurance with Pet Secure is the most comprehensive one they have with a $700 once a year deductible and coverage of 80% of the total and unlimited coverage per condition. This gave me some peace of mind that Hilo would get the best care possible.
I am glad I did not cancel Hilo's coverage and my advice is to have the insurance as it gives you peace of mind as I have heard owners who had no insurance and made the heart breaking decision to have their pets put down due to financial constrain.
Thank you to Dr Claudia Villa, Dr Laura Barnard and all the staff at VCA Hospital for taking such good care of Hilo.
No matter how much time we we get with our pets, its never enough so hold your fur babies tight tonight and make the time you have together count!

08/09/2024

Hello everyone, short notice but I thought for this weeks Sun meetup we could all meet at Pet-A-Palooza- Day of the Dog this Sat Aug 10th at Bullen Park in Esquimalt 10am in front of the big sign!

08/03/2024

We will be meeting tomorrow Sun 11am at Hyacinth Park in Saanich.

08/02/2024

Congratulations to Hamish and his family on getting their first French Bulldog Murray from Cair Paravel French Bulldogs. They still have 3 eleven week old males left blue fawn and lilac fawn if anyone is looking for a frenchie!

07/27/2024

We will be meeting tomorow Sun 11am at Hyacinth Park in Saanich

07/21/2024

We will be meeting tomorrow Sun 11am at Hyacinth Park in Saanich. It's gonna be hot so bring some extra water for the doggies!

07/19/2024

Be cautious around water with your fur babies!

***Awareness Post***

We've had two requests to search for dogs recently. Sadly they've drowned and at this time of year they have resurfaced before we could get there, leaving their owners with a traumatic task of recovering them.

There are a number of breeds that CANT SWIM or are POOR SWIMMERS. They can sink very quickly and with best efforts to save them it is often not possible.

You rarely get a second chance with water.

Your dog may never have shown an interest in water, or may just paddle. But dogs are instinct reactive and it only takes one accident.

Please don't take the risk. Please keep breeds that are known to be poor swimmers on a lead near water. At least then you have a chance of saving them.

Some of the breeds most known that can't swim/poor swimmers and most at risk are...

• French Bulldogs
• English Bulldogs
• Pocket Bully's
• Pugs
• Dachshunds
• Boxers
• Shih Tzu's
• Basset Hounds
• Corgi's
• Maltese

07/13/2024

We will be meeting tomorrow Sun 11am at Hyacinth Park in Saanich. Don't forget to bring some extra water for the dogs as it will be another hot one!

07/06/2024

We will be meeting tomorrow Sun 11am at Hyacinth Park in Saanich. Its gonna be a hot one so bring extra water for your doggie!

06/22/2024

📸 Want to immortalize your beloved pet in a stunning black-and-white portrait?
Bring them in for our complimentary Portrait Session, featuring beautiful portraits of YOU and your human. Plus, enjoy a $100 gift credit toward any photos you want!

06/22/2024

We will be meeting tomorrow Sun 11am at Hyacinth Park on Hyacinth Avenue in Saanich adjacent to Colquitz River

10/15/2023

Hello everyone, fellow Frenchie mom Tara Harper is looking for a trainer. Someone experienced in French Bulldogs if anyone has some suggestions.
She is also looking for a occasional overnight dog sittter for her two young Frenchies.

10/14/2023

We will be meeting tomorrow Sun 11am at Vic West dog Park.

10/08/2023

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We will be meeting tomorrow Sun 11am at Vic West Dog Park!

10/01/2023

We will be meeting tomorrow Sun 11am at Vic West Dog Park!

09/24/2023

Hello everyone, fellow Frenchie owner Keri Cronin was just wondering if anyone would be willing to talk to her about IVDD.
Her dog Maximus has just been diagnosed with it and they have a appointment with the neurologist on Wed but would appreciate some advice from anyone who has gone through this with their Frenchie? Thanks everyone!

09/09/2023

We will be meeting back at Vic West Dog Park tomorrow Sun at 11am

08/28/2023

Hello everyone fellow Frenchie owner Halyna Skala Tataryn is looking for an overnight dog sitter at her house. Her Frenchie Luna is a brindle female with a bit of attitude and does not play well with others so someone who is experienced with the breed would be great.
Halyna lives in the Gonzales area so please DM her if you can help or know of a qualified over night sitter.
Thanks everyone!

08/26/2023

Happy National Dog Day!
We will be meeting tomorrow Sun 11am at Clover Point on Dallas Rd.

08/24/2023

Anyone able to give these two a loving new home?

08/23/2023

Hello everyone fellow Frenchie mom Marie-France Fearn is looking for a house sitter for her 2 Frenchies in Langford. Gladys is 6 years old and has IVDD, Phoebe is 1 years old.
Phoebe can not go on a walk or play with too many dogs as she gets too excited and hurts herself. She is very low maintenance and loves everybody. Phoebe is a handful but very cuddly and loves kids and people in general. Unfortunately she does not get along with other dogs either then her sister Gladys.
Marie- France and her husband go away 2-3 times a year and is planning ahead looking for someone to come house-sit and watch the dogs or Marie can drop them off with someone experienced with Frenchies who don't currently have a dog. Marie is planning to go away next year in April and July so if anyone can help out please DM Marie-France Fearn
Gladys is the brindle with IVDD and Phoebe is the blue merle.
Thank you everyone!