Aroha Iti Frenchies

27/05/2026

DVL2 single copy semen, 1 lot available.
We have a couple of frozen semen available will let one go to a health focused breeder in New Zealand.
Armiris has been desexed and living his best life as a well loved family member so once it’s gone that’s it 🥰
He’s made some gorgeous healthy babies all have great nares & breathing. Great healthy spines too.
Pm for more details


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23/05/2026

I’m so excited this super exciting match happened yesterday.
Our start of the CDDY elimination journey. This gene is linked to the early onset of IVDD. Will do another post with information on this gene shortly.
Handsome Wilber is a single copy of CDDY & DVL2 from our mates at Majorbulls thank you Gail for letting us use your boy 🥰

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13/05/2026

We have just had this beautiful pairing done
🤞in 4 weeks we can see babies on the ultrasound. We expect some one copy DVL2 with tails & nice straight spines. Also some with the short tails. Waitlist is full, will be in touch with those waiting. Let me know if you would like to be on the backup wait list 😊

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08/05/2026

Exciting….
Miss Pia will be paired with a gorgeous stud very soon.
We will hopefully 🤞 have some single copy DVL2 puppies.
Waitlist is full for now will contact those on wait list first.

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27/04/2026

Beautiful Luna 7 mths old from Minx & Vader
Check out that beautiful face and lovely open nares 🥰

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12/04/2026

Here is a great post from our friends Chaleureux French Bulldogs, this is something we are also focusing on this year as well as the DVL2 elimination.

IVDD -2 causes, genetic and environmental

Back disease is one of the most heartbreaking things a Frenchie family can face. A dog that was running and playing, suddenly unable to walk. Surgery, recovery, uncertainty — and in the worst cases, no recovery at all.

At Chaleureux we've been quietly working on this for the last few years. Several of our dogs are already single copy for CDDY, and this year we have two planned breedings that will produce puppies clear of CDDY entirely — and potentially single copy for DVL2 as well.
This isn't a trend for us. It's been a deliberate, research-driven commitment to breeding Frenchies with bodies that don't cause them to suffer.
If you've ever looked at a DNA result and wondered what CDDY actually means — or why it matters that your breeder is testing for it — this infogram is for you
Health First Always. 🤍

04/04/2026

🐰🐣Happy Easter 🐣 🐰
Hope you are all having a lovely Easter break.

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29/03/2026

From 1897 to 2026: What Changed the French Bulldog Forever?

The French Bulldog of the late 1800s looked very different from the one most people know today. Earlier Frenchies were often lighter, leaner, and built with a longer muzzle and a more athletic frame. Over time, selective breeding pushed the breed toward a more compact body, broader chest, heavier head, and much shorter face. That change created the modern look many people instantly recognize — but it also raised serious questions about health, structure, and function.

What makes this comparison so striking is that it shows how quickly appearance can change when humans breed for a specific look. A flatter face, tighter nostrils, shorter legs, and heavier build may seem cute to many people, but those features can also come with real physical consequences. Breathing difficulty, overheating, and movement issues are part of the reason the modern French Bulldog is now often discussed not just as a beloved companion, but as a breed shaped heavily by human preference.

That is why images like this hit so hard. They are not just about “then and now.” They are about what happens when appearance becomes more important than function. The French Bulldog is still one of the most loved dogs in the world, but this kind of comparison reminds people to think deeper: not only about how a dog looks, but about how well that dog can breathe, move, and live comfortably. For many people, that is the real conversation this breed now represents.

26/03/2026

Garlic for dogs 🧄…let’s clear this up 👇

Garlic often gets labeled “toxic” because it’s related to onions, but here’s the nuance: garlic contains about 1/15th the amount of the compound linked to toxicity and is actually recognized as a safe ingredient in commercial pet foods (AAFCO).

In small, appropriate amounts, garlic provides allicin, which may support:
❤️ Heart health
🛡️ Immune function
🦠 Antimicrobial support

The studies often cited to claim harm? They used extreme doses…the equivalent of feeding a 70 lb dog ~245 cloves of garlic in one week (yes, really). Even then, no dogs showed outward symptoms, just minor microscopic changes in some red blood cells.

The amounts in this graphic fall well within safe daily feeding guidelines 👍

🐈 For added context: the National Research Council has even set a historical safe intake for cats at 17 mg/kg of body weight, further highlighting that dose matters.

Bottom line:
Garlic isn’t the villain - it’s the amount that matters.

📌 Save this for reference & always stick to proper serving sizes 🐶🐱

22/03/2026

Here is an interesting read ☺️

In a 6-week head-to-head trial, a turmeric extract outperformed glucosamine + chondroitin. Dogs showed less pain and limping, better joint movement and weight-bearing, and improved activity and quality of life. Both helped, but turmeric consistently delivered stronger results.

This wasn’t a combo, it was a direct comparison: turmeric vs glucosamine + chondroitin.

Key insight: managing pain and protecting cartilage are not the same. Most joint supplements aim to support cartilage, not reduce pain. This study highlights the need for both approaches if you actually want to improve how dogs feel and move.