It is possible for French Bulldogs to mate and conceive naturally, but it is difficult for them. These dogs have been bred down for generations to attain specific physical features, and their current build has become unsuitable for mating on their own.
They have extremely narrow hips that make it challenging for a male to mount a female while mating. Besides, their big heads, flat snouts, short legs, and compact bodies make mating extremely troublesome and toilsome for both sexes. Thus, artificial insemination is the preferred way to help Frenchies get pregnant, which itself comes with a rather large price tag of $500 on average.
When breeding Frenchies through artificial insemination, the most important thing is to select the right male and female dogs. This decides what the puppies will look like and how healthy they will be.
A female French Bulldog would need human help to deliver her puppies. With their small hips and large heads, a natural delivery can often become dangerous, where the puppies could get stuck in the birth canal. So, it poses a threat to the mother’s as well as her puppies’ health. As a result, French Bulldogs almost always need a C-section, which is a lot safer, albeit costlier.
How Much Does a C-section Cost?
A C-section usually ranges between $600 and $2,000 in the US and between £490 and £1500 in the United Kingdom. It may be higher based on your Frenchie’s health and condition, but it is unlikely to be lower. Besides the C-section charges, the cost can include antibiotics, pain medications, and other expenses required for unforeseen circumstances.
The above factors make them one of the most challenging dogs to breed. When thinking about breeding your Frenchie, it is extremely important to factor in these expenses.
The reasons that make it difficult for them to mate with their own kind also make them unsuitable to mate and breed with other dogs.
They should not have more than 2 or 3 C-sections throughout their life. Anything more than that could put the mother dog’s life at risk.
