The French Bulldog Club of NSW, would like to address the upcoming media coverage regarding the health costs of French Bulldogs. We acknowledge that the cost of care for Frenchies has increased, and we have taken steps to ensure the health and well-being of the breed.<\/p>\n
We have recognised 23 responsible breeders in NSW who have undergone a rigorous application process and adhere to our strict code of ethics. These breeders use the most current scientific knowledge to produce healthy and well-constructed puppies. We are also working on a new physical endurance test to ensure that our breeding dogs can cope with modern-day life.<\/p>\n
However, responsible breeders are facing challenges from veterinarian prejudice and political pressure caused by the actions of negligent breeders. This has resulted in media reports of dogs in pain and families in despair, damaging the breed’s reputation.<\/p>\n
Our experienced breeders have reported unnecessary, unwarranted, and often dangerous surgical interventions suggested for Frenchie families. Frenchies are increasingly seen as “cash cows,” and owners are routinely told that their dog needs BOAS surgery or complex spinal interventions without a clinical diagnosis or detailed investigation.<\/p>\n
Our responsible breeders maintain a strong connection to their new owners and provide lifelong support, including sanity checks on acute diagnoses by veterinary practices. We encourage potential French Bulldog owners to avoid the pain of bringing home a puppy who might live a miserable existence and need expensive medical interventions. We have implemented strict breeding standards and health testing protocols to ensure the health and well-being of dogs and their puppies.<\/p>\n
Buying a puppy from a breeder with poor breeding practices can result in the suffering of dogs, terrible health outcomes, and damage to the breed’s reputation. We urge new owners to choose breeders who work under our standards and comply with our rigorous code of ethics.<\/p>\n
We would like to share a case study of a family whose Frenchie was quoted $30K for spinal surgery. On consulting the French Bulldog Club and through discussions with the breeder, a decision was made to refer the owner to a Frenchie specialist vet who diagnosed a In conclusion, the French Bulldog Club of NSW is committed to the health and well-being of French Bulldogs. We encourage responsible breeding practices and urge potential owners to choose breeders who adhere to our standards and code of ethics. Further information is available on our website.<\/p>\n Find about more about our:<\/p>\n More reading:<\/p>\n More information contact: Lloyd Grosse, Publicity Officer publicity@frenchbulldogclubnsw.asn.au<\/a> 0406 733 501<\/p>\n Addendum to original post and update on the “More reading” links:<\/strong><\/p>\n Breeders are significant consumers of veterinarian services and we have noted the concerns being expressed by your own profession about the changing face of Veterinarian Science. The rise of large global companies with deep pockets and private equity capital has raised alarms within the veterinary community itself. One of the companies has incredible vertical integration with a successful acquisition program resulting in them owning a significant number of veterinary practices in Australia as well as a giant national pet supplies chain and multiple Animal Emergency Centres across the country.<\/p>\n In a 2021 interview with ABC, Brisbane-based vet Dr. Scot Plummer explored the fact that an increasing number of retiring veterinarians are choosing to sell their practices to these corporate giants and warned that significant changes can be expected in how pets and their owners are handled and charged. In that interview he also expressed his concerns about the corporate acquisitions, stating that “previously many vets performed surgeries, but now vet clinics largely act as funnels to vet hospitals and after-hours clinics.”<\/p>\n The interview also examined an issue arising from this corporatisation trend, which is the offering of commissions to vet staff, creating a moral dilemma for them as after-hours clinics tie commissions to invoiced services. In the same ABC interview, Chris Jensen, a retired vet with 47 years of experience, highlighted that “there is absolutely no doubt that at some after-hours centres, they have incentives for the staff to charge people as much as possible.”<\/p>\n An article in “The Veterinarian,” an industry magazine for veterinarians, featured a post in 2021 by Dr. Tim Mather, BVSc GAICD, openly questioning the business models used in Veterinary Science. Dr. Mather pointed out the financial challenges faced by veterinarians, stating that the income generated from consultations alone may not be sufficient to cover the expenses of a veterinarian with the support of a vet nurse. He also highlighted the increased use of laboratory diagnostics, radiography, and CT scans as additional sources of income, along with the dispensing of scheduled drugs at quadruple the wholesale price.<\/p>\n Moreover, it is important to acknowledge that French Bulldogs heavily rely on veterinarians for assistance in breeding. Procedures such as progesterone tests, artificial insemination, and Caesarean births all require the expertise of veterinarians. In this role, veterinarians have a responsibility to inform breeders when they believe that an animal should not be part of a breeding program or when the breeder’s choices regarding the parent selection lack due care. Additionally, after a litter is born, veterinarians play a crucial role in providing debriefing sessions to assess the suitability of the animals for continued breeding. Blaming breeders entirely for any breeding issues oversimplifies the situation and disregards the vital contribution of veterinarians in the breeding process.<\/p>\n We firmly believe that veterinarians are vital partners in the health and welfare of our French Bulldogs and play a crucial role in bringing scientific advancements to our Code of Practice. They also contribute to maintaining the robust independent standards of our health scheme. Without their expertise and dedication, our community would not exist. We hold great respect for veterinarians and firmly believe they should receive fair compensation and adequate pastoral care. Our concerns are aligned with those expressed by the veterinary profession itself.<\/p>\n We hope for a continued decline in the demand for French Bulldogs, reaching a more appropriate and balanced level, which seems to be happening post-pandemic. It is essential to acknowledge the significance of nurturing and safeguarding healthy, responsibly bred French Bulldogs in our society. Preserving and protecting French Bulldogs is our duty and we intend to work even harder to ensure this.<\/p>\n Article sources:<\/p>\n Please note:\u00a0<\/strong> this thread has comments disabled.\u00a0 This post has generated a number of comments and we welcome the contribution to the conversation but we feel this thread has reached a natural conclusion – should you wish to make a further comment please email publicity@frenchbulldogclubnsw.asn.au<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Health Costs for French Bulldogs \u2013 not the whole story. 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The specialist prescribed a short course of anti-inflammatories, and the dog fully recovered with a ban from being on the lounge and a comfy bed on the floor.<\/p>\n\n
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