<p>So, you want to adopt an ADORABULL Frenchie (see what we did there )</p> <p><strong>French Bulldogs are not low-maintenance dogs</strong></p> <p>They require patience with training, and daily mental and physical engagement, especially when they're young.<br /><strong>They are playful, opinionated, and full of energy, not couch ornaments.</strong><br /><strong>Frenchies thrive in homes that understand the breed and are ready for the commitment.<br /></strong><br />Additionally, although SUPER cute and so yummy & silly, most of our dogs have come from yucky backyard greeders and so, will 100% need to have owners committed to their unique long-term care, health, and wellbeing.</p> <p><strong>Here are just a couple of things that we need to ensure every French Bulldog adopter understands and is comfortable with.</strong></p> <ul> <li>All Frenchies MUST HAVE A FULL-SERVICE vet and at MINIMUM an ANNUAL vet appointment. Big-box store vets or mobile/discount shot services are just not going to cut it.</li> <li><strong>Here's the BIG ONE: thanks to their breeding, ALL Frenchie parents have to be ready to manage and IMMEDIATELY treat an episode of IVDD:</strong><a href="https://www.dogsinmotion.com.au/understanding-and-preventing-ivdd-in-french-bulldogs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dogsinmotion.com.au/understanding-and-preventing-ivdd-in-french-bulldogs/&source=gmail&ust=1755908529846000&usg=AOvVaw0p8eX697g6XUQ8ZqyHIBlH">IVDD 411</a></li> <li>All Frenchie parents must be willing to make the time for daily maintenance and grooming: our Frenchies love their spa time and need (at minimum) all of those folds and crevices cleaned that make them so dang cute. It's a sign of your commitment and care.</li> <li>Bulldog adopters have to be willing to administer eye drops; all those folds make for grumpy eyelids.</li> <li>Last but not least, all lucky bulldog parents should expect to manage the ongoing cost of all the goodies associated with loving a bulldog: including but not limited to: high-quality food, eye drops, medicated shampoo, monthly heartworm prevention, fun toys, vet care, and endless scritches and cuddles (This last one is free)</li> </ul> <p><strong>PHEW - that's a list, but these guys are so worth it. Your commitment will be rewarded with the love and joy these Frenchies bring into your life.</strong></p> <p>Once you go Bulldog, there's no going back to 'regular' dogs</p> <p>If you're IN, please read on about this gorgeous pup!</p> <p>Sonnet is every bit as lovely as her name might suggest, and we know:</p> <p>She is so fun and so lovely.<br />She is full of vinegar with her doggy friends, so they must be the playful, tolerant, easy-going variety.<br />And Frenchie is gonna Frenchie, so little girl NEEDS to be THE center of attention, so they have to be okay with sharing their humans with a pushy wee little girl!</p> <p>Little girl also has a bit of a wonky backend, which means her furever family must be willing ot provide any and all future medical care and maintenance for her, and she is a hard no for life with ANY stairs.</p> <p>Sonnet IS ready to start her new life with her new family. <br />Apply now!</p> <div class="dog-description"> <p> </p> </div> <div class="container-fluid"></div> To see more of our dogs, please go to https://austinbulldogrescue.com to see who is available and to learn how to get involved with ABR.