What Makes a Breeder “Responsible”?

Simple. Not all breeders are the same—and the difference matters more than you think.

Our members don’t just breed French Bulldogs; they breed healthy French Bulldogs. But here’s the thing: we’re only half the solution. The other half? That’s you.

Every time you choose an ethical breeder over a puppy farm or back yard breeder, you’re not just getting a better dog—you’re helping to starve out the opportunists who prioritise profit over health.

What It Takes to Make Our List

To get recognised as a Club breeder, they’ve got to earn it:

• Prove their commitment – Minimum two years as a Club member in good standing, following our Code of Ethics (not just paying dues and disappearing)
• Show their dogs actually matter – At least one Australian Champion title from Dogs NSW shows (because if you won’t put your breeding dogs in front of judges, what are you hiding?)
• No side hustles – Zero tolerance for flogging other people’s puppies. Every Frenchie from our breeders comes from their program, under our standards
• Health data that’s transparent – Full health screening through ORCHID, because “trust me, they’re healthy” isn’t good enough anymore

The bottom line: When demand exploded for Frenchies, every opportunist with a backyard thought they could make a quick buck. Our list gives you peace of mind that your puppy got the best possible start—not just the cheapest possible breeding.

Got a problem with one of our breeders? Tell us. We investigate, and if they’ve violated our rules, they’re off the list. Simple.

Beware of Scammers

Beware classified ads for French Bulldogs from an unknown source or at prices that are too good to be true. If in doubt do contact the club for advice.

The ACCC’s ScamWATCH Recommendations are to protect yourself

• Be cautious – if the advertised price of a pedigree puppy looks too good to be true, it probably is
• Don’t trust the legitimacy of an ad just because it appears in a reputable newspaper or online classified website – scammers often use these
• Avoid any arrangement with a stranger that asks for up-front payment via money order, wire transfer or moneygram
• Do an internet search using the exact wording in the ad – many well-known scams can be found this way
• If you are in doubt contact a reputable breeders association for advice
• Remember; it is impossible to import a dog from overseas into Australia in a few weeks as quarantine procedures need to be followed. For details check the requirements with the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
• Report

You can report a scam to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch