The French Bulldog has always topped the list of AKC’s ‘Most Popular Dogs’, ranking 4th in 2018, and 2nd in 2020, rising to the stature of one of the most desired pets in the United States.
With this popularity comes a high price tag, and on average, the Frenchie costs between $1500 and $5000. Senior Frenchies acquired through adoption are comparatively cheaper, coming for about $1000.
Some of the primary factors affecting their price include their bloodline, age, the reputation of the breeder, and even coat color.
French Bulldogs are one of the costliest breeds because of their rising fame and exotic colors. Mating is not possible due to their narrow hips, making artificial insemination the only way to conceive, thus making their pregnancy a costly affair too.
| On Average | $1,500 – $5,000 |
Standard
| Brindle Frenchie | $3000 – $4000 |
| Fawn Frenchie | $4000 – $6000 |
| White Frenchie | $4000 – $5000 |
Exotic
| Blue Frenchie | $4,000 – $6,000 |
| Blue Brindle Frenchie | $3,000 – $5,000 |
| Blue Fawn Frenchie | $4,000 – $10,000 |
| Blue Merle Frenchie | $8,000 onwards |
| Lilac (Isabella) Frenchie | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Lilac and Tan Frenchie | $9,000 – $12,000 |
| Merle Frenchie | $7,500 – $15,000 |
| Black Frenchie | $3,000 – $5,000 |
| Black and Tan Frenchie | $7,000 – $9,000 |
| Chocolate Frenchie | $6,500 – $7,000 |
| Sable Frenchie | $4,000 to $10,000 |
| Tri-Color Frenchie | $1,500– $6,500 |
| Pied Frenchie | $5,000 – $7,000 |
| Platinum Frenchie | $10,000 – $30,000 |
| Mini Frenchie (Teacup Frenchie) | $2000 – 8000 |
| Fluffy (Long-haired) Frenchie | $20,000 (average) |
Buying a Frenchie is expensive, and maintaining one is even costlier. Being a brachycephalic breed, they have breathing difficulties and other problems, though slightly lesser than their other flat-faced counterpart, the pug. Additional costs include health checkups, pet insurance, food, medicines, toys, and bedding.
Pet Insurance: $40-$60 per month
Health Checkup: $100-$300 for puppies; $100-$150 for adults per year
Pregnancy (involving c-section and artificial insemination): $1,000-$3,000
Flea treatment (need to be done on a quarterly basis): $50 per sitting
Food and Treats: $20-$60 (monthly); $250-$700 (yearly) that increases if your Frenchie is pregnant
Toys: $25-$150 (yearly)
Bedding: $50-$200 (yearly)
Grooming: $30-$500 (yearly)
To date, the most expensive Frenchie is Micro costing $10,000, all because of its blue body and orange eyes.
