Breeding Trust

French Bulldog Breeders located in Tampa Bay, Florida

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Pre-Breeding Health Checklist

The following is a list of scientifically relevant tests, exams, and certifications that assure our pairings produce the best-in-class Frenchies.

  • ✔ Comprehensive Veterinary Exam by USDA-Certified Dr. Kelly Holister at TRC Veterinary Services
  • ✔ AKC Registration
  • ✔ AKC Pedigree
  • ✔ DNA Health Panel by Animal Genetics (Tallahassee, FL)
  • ✔ Color and Coat Genetics Testing by Animal Genetics (Tallahassee, FL)
  • ✔ Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Testing — Columbia, MO:
    • Hips
    • Patellas
    • Trachea
    • Spine
    • Heart
    • Thyroid
  • ✔ BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) Grading
  • ✔ Eye Exam by Eye Care for Animals in Tampa, FL
  • ✔ Brucellosis Test by TRC Veterinary Services (within 30 days of breeding)
  • ✔ Current Deworming and Parasite Prevention by Westchase Veterinary Center
  • ✔ Up-to-Date on All Vaccinations by Westchase Veterinary Center
  • ✔ Body Condition Score by TRC Veterinary Services
  • ✔ No History of Aggression or Behavioral Instability
  • ✔ No Known Heritable Defects in Immediate Pedigree
  • ✔ In-Season Tracking via Progesterone Monitoring Plan by TRC Veterinary Services
  • ✔ Proper Nutrition Plan in Place, Tailored to Breeding and Pregnancy Needs

Breeding Health Checklist

  • ✔ Begin progesterone testing the day after 1st signs of heat; test every 1–2 days until levels reach 5+ ng/mL (fertile window). By TRC Veterinary Services
  • ✔ Schedule Trans-Cervical Insemination (TCI) with local stud and sperm by TRC Veterinary Services.
  • ✔ Record all insemination details including date, method, and sperm quality by TRC Veterinary Services.
  • ✔ Nutritional Supplements (Detailed Plan Available upon Request)
  • ✔ Confirm pregnancy via ultrasound by TRC Veterinary Services.
  • ✔ Schedule C-Section with TRC Veterinary Services.
  • ✔ Gradually increase calorie intake starting week 5.
  • ✔ Monitor dam’s temperature, appetite, and behavior weekly.
  • ✔ Perform sonogram 30 days after ovulation to confirm pregnancy, count puppies and assure heartbeats and health
  • ✔ Prepare whelping kennel/incubator with temperature, humidity, oxygen, sound and lighting controls
  • ✔ Monitor temperature daily starting day 58; drop below 99°F = Labor.

The extensive Pre-Breeding checklist Builds the Trust we need that the 2 dogs are compatible to produce best in class Frenchies. The following is the list we use for breeding to ensure the consummation of their genetics are not compromised.

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