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French Bulldog Health Scheme

As breeders we all want to produce sound puppies and eliminate health problems or temperament issues and to improve conformation in our lines.

How many times have you heard people criticizing others for having bred a Frenchie with some undesirable conformational feature?  And yet the people doing the criticizing might have bred dogs with terrible allergies, or bad temperaments, worst still with various congenital defects. Bear in mind that one does not just breed a topline, a bite, or fantastic head, but an entire animal. Assuming that there is no such thing as a Perfect French Bulldog, a breeder must make informed and sensible choices, and despite best intentions these choices sometimes turn out to have been the wrong ones. The trick is to learn from them and not repeat bad choices. Many health problems in Frenchies are "constitutional", being unwanted side effects of the breed's basic short-faced, chondrodystrophic dwarf structure.  Others are either polygenic or are developmental defects with no significant genetic component. These are the things that make breeding decisions difficult, and probably the wisest course in breeding is to avoid breeding animals who have or carry known genetic problems that are painful, disabling, lethal, or costly in vet bills; and only with considerable forethought and soul-searching. to breed dogs with less serious conditions but only to individuals who do not have those problems.  We (the owners and breeders), the veterinary profession and the KC want healthier dogs and in breeds with some single-gene recessive diseases, DNA tests are available that will identify normal 'carriers' of the undesirable gene, allowing a breeder to screen potential breeding stock.  But there is only one test for our Frenchies the DNA HC HSF4 test for Hereditary Cataracts. This is where the French Bulldog Health Scheme becomes a valuable tool, as one of the goals of the scheme is to enable breeders to make more informed choices in their selection of breeding stock from the results and knowledge obtained from the tests. The responsibility remains with the individual to test or not ,as participation in the scheme remains voluntary at the present time.

The majority of Frenchies currently live without any illness which is detrimental to their quality of life.  We should aim to ensure to the best of our ability that every single Frenchie has the opportunity of a healthy life. We should be actively involved to promote Healthier French Bulldogs but the Scheme need yours support and participation to make a difference to the health of our breed. Penny Rankine-Parsons. KC Breed Health Co-ordinator.

How your French Bulldog can participate in the Health Scheme

The Scheme is open to everyone, you do not need to be a member of any French Bulldog Club to participate. It is administered by the FBCE Health Committee

All French Bulldogs must be K C Registered, Micro Chipped or have permanent tattoo identification and be over 12 months of age.

Bronze Level Certificate

Request a copy of the Health Report from Mr Trevis Tel: 01225 767336

or Email: malcolm.annettetrevis@blueyonder.co.uk.

You will need to have your dogs KC Registration number, microchip number, KC Registered name & D.o.b. to hand. Once you have received the form, book an appointment with your Vet.  When the vet has examined your dog he should complete and sign the form. He retains 1 copy for his records and gives you the other 2 copies.  This Breed Specific examination covers ears, eyes, heart, breathing, skin, basic conformation, temperament etc.  To apply for your French Bulldog's Bronze Health Certificate, you must send the pink copy of the form to the French Bulldog Health Co-ordinator for verification (address below)

Silver Level Certificate

To claim your French Bulldog's Silver Health Certificate he/she must meet the following criteria -

  • To have obtained the Bronze Health Certificate:

  • DNA test HC HSF4 for Hereditary Cataracts (clear result)

  • Putnam Patella test score (grade 0 or 1 acceptable at present)

  • Cardiologist Heart Test (normal (grade 1 acceptable at present)

All these tests are non invasive and do not require your Frenchie to be sedated. They are inexpensive, easily available and achievable.

Gold Level Certificate

For your French Bulldog to be eligible for the Gold Certificate, he/she must meet the following criteria -

  • To have obtained the Bronze and Silver level certificates

  • BVA Hip Score

  • Spine X-ray and evaluation (Contact the KC Breed Health Co-ordinator on how to proceed)

Kennel Club Breed Health Co-ordinator : Penny Rankine-Parsons.

18 High Street. Robertsbridge. E Sussex TN32 5AE.           Email : frenchiesgalore@aol.com

Congratulations to all those owners listed below whose Frenchies have gained their Health Certificates                                             

Crindles Hot Gossip at Fabelhaft   Ms C Ash B Bronze
Bremars Buffalo Bill at Rosdyke Mrs E Peach  D Bronze  Silver  Gold
Nirojo Imperial Rose   Mr & Mrs Quin   B Bronze  Silver
Abbymills Javu Day at Nirojo Mr & Mrs Quin   B Bronze  Silver
Ruomyes Bete Blond    Mrs P Seymour  D Bronze  Silver
LaRoyal Drama Queen Miss S Lamont  B Bronze
Castlehaines Bronwyn Mrs C Haines  B Bronze    
Nirojo Lilac Frost   Mr & Mrs Worrell  B Bronze  Silver  
Ch Risethor Bullit Proof at Alfiam   Mr & Mrs Duce D Bronze  Silver
Hetana Celtic Gold at KarlBull     Mrs J Barham D Bronze 
Hetana Happy Camper Mr& Mrs S Cook  D Bronze  
Redmist Crystal Maze de Nkunde  Mr& Mrs S Cook   B Bronze             
Risethor Tiger Tiger    Miss V Bryant  D Bronze  Silver 
Ch Muggshotts Casanova Mrs L Bonsall D Bronze
Muggshotts Go With The Flo   Mrs L Bonsall  B Bronze
Boldavier Perfection   Barker/Ventham  B Bronze  
A'Vigdors Lioness     Barker/Ventham B Bronze  
Kingrock Coquette   Mrs J Williams B Bronze  Silver 
Dalspa Devotion  Mrs J Williams B Bronze  Silver  
Dalspa Devine Miss Emm Mrs J Williams    B Bronze  Silver   
Bremars Pocahontas at Bitroys  Mrs J  Livy B Bronze  Silver 
Fatboy Bouncer     Mrs A Phillips D Bronze      
Abbymill Zingin D'Blues at Koinonos  Mr Fletcher   D Bronze
Abbymill La Nuit D'Amour     Mrs L Partridge B Bronze
Brandoux Valentinoux at Patchdown  Mrs Poulson  D Bronze  Silver   
Ch Gizyjo Remmission with Natchadbe     Mrs Greensmith     D Bronze  Silver   
Ageancourt Ebony Moon over Natchadbe   Mrs Greensmith D Bronze  Silver   
Ringablok Hatty Jakes Mrs A Connor  B Bronze  
Glamourous Queen at Huggerbulls  Ms Joseph-Lester  B Bronze  
Jalateme Classique at Huggerbulls   Ms Joseph-Lester  B Bronze             
Brandoux Benecioux at Huggerbulls    Ms Joseph-Lester    D Bronze    
Glenlee Indian Spirit at Luvum  Mrs S Chambers B Bronze       
Karcasam Tomwood Our Hope  Miss K Beachill B Bronze    
Riccibet Pretty Baby Mr Richardson   B Bronze   
Little Miss Candy at Newstart    Ms Aston  B Bronze  
A'Vigdors Arioso   Miss Stinson   D Bronze 
Mayobie The Muscian   Mrs Stansfield D Bronze
Roberta's Nikolas  Ms Spence  D Bronze 
Casual Conquest  Ms Spence  B Bronze
Caught Ya looking at Emberez    Miss Davis D Bronze 
Eastonite Diamond Geezer at Rowendale  Miss Davis D Bronze
Hetana Angel  Mr Pearce    B Bronze    
Ch Hetana Paddy O'Reilly   Mr Pearce D Bronze   
Pwllglai Chinnery's Girl  Miss Bradford B Bronze 
Feniton's Flipperty Gibbet at Barmark Mr English B Bronze    
Feniton Freddy Flintoff at Barmark   Mr English D Bronze
Boldavier's Got Talent     Barker/Ventham B Bronze
Boldavier Fizzy Bubblech  Barker/Ventham   B Bronze    
Bredwardine Rydyah   Hines & Ashard B Bronze     
Hetana Jupiter Ice Mr Icel    D Bronze  
Ch Norcairn Dark Angel JW ScCHM  Chapman/Conway  B Bronze 
Kidwelly Eight   Mr Cairns D Bronze  
Saint Georges Franc Miss Wills   D Bronze  
Trutella Nicolette Miss Wills B Bronze
Trutella Suzette    Miss Wills    B Bronze 
Mossport Marseillaise   Mr & Mrs Tilley   B Bronze    
Zon Mirekl Stanley at Delightbull Ms Wood  D Bronze   
Angel Carys is Delightbull     Ms Wood  B Bronze    
Diva L'hermitage l'Escour    Mrs Dent     B Bronze   
Mossport Margarita Mr Tilley B Bronze             
Jalatemme Baby Bella   Ms Breen  B Bronze 
Ageancourt French Thyme   Miss Thick  D Bronze      
Eastonite Bobby  Ms Brown    D Bronze    
Hajosbulldy Casper at Raglenary   Ms Coffey  D Bronze  
Kingfriend Mr Hector  Ms Brown     D Bronze
Shoebridge Fontonnais  Mavro-Michaelis B Bronze     
Shoebridge Madrion  Mavro-Michaelis  B Bronze  Silver  Gold

Shoebridge Buzet        

Mavro-Michaelis   D Bronze  Silver  Gold
Shoebridge Anjou    Mavro-Michaelis  B Bronze  Silver  Gold
Shoebridge Vouvray   Mavro-Michaelis B Bronze  Silver  Gold
Shoebridge Franks Mavro-Michaelis D Bronze  Silver  Gold
Shoebridge Corbiere Mavro-Michaelis  D Bronze             
Ringablok Pansy Potter    Mr Guevedo B Bronze  
Ch Dajan Louis Vuitton  Mrs Furneaux D Bronze   
Hetana Bewitched by Penburton Mrs Rankine-Parsons B Bronze

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This page was last updated on 08/01/2012