Ciel Vivant Kennels

Hannah W.

Breeder of French Bulldogs

  • Louisa, VA

Meet the breeder

I'm Hannah W., the breeder behind Ciel Vivant Kennels located in Louisa, VA. I am extremely dedicated to preserving and bettering my breed. All of my breeding animals undergo extensive health testing to ensure they will contribute positively to the gene pool. They are then paired carefully to complement each other so that I can produce the best quality puppies possible.

Q. & A. with Hannah

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When I got my first French Bulldog and beloved pet, Julien, I was instantly enamored and knew I would be dedicated to these little clowns. Unfortunately, he would not have been suitable for breeding for several reasons, so when he was an adult, I neutered him. When Charlotte came into my life, I noticed so much promise in her health and personality that I considered her a breeding prospect.

  • What makes your program special?

    I health test far beyond what the grand majority of French Bulldog breeders in North America do. With the rise in popularity of the breed in the past few decades, so many people have decided to breed them without considering the health and wellbeing of their breeding stock, the quality of the puppies being produced, or the public perception of the breed when they often see unhealthy examples.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Getting a puppy from Hannah

Hannah has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“My standard price is for companion or sports homes regardless of color or gender. Puppies sold to approved breeding programs, on a co-own basis, or placed in guardian homes will vary in price. The non-refundable deposit is broken into 2 $500 payments: an application fee to join the waitlist, then a reservation fee to hold a puppy when I have a litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Hannah may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Hannah offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Hannah directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Hannah.

Puppy pick-up locations

  • Meet in Louisa, VA

  • Meet at RIC airport

  • Meet at CHO airport

  • Meet in Richmond, VA

  • Meet in Charlottesville, VA

  • Meet in Fredericksburg, VA

  • Flexible meeting point

    Hannah can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Hannah

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified.

  • Hannah has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Hannah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Hannah’s links

Hannah is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Ciel Vivant Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Ciel Vivant Kennels reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for French Bulldogs.

  • Hip Dysplasia , Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Tracheal Hypoplasia, Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Spine (OFA, FCI), Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Cystinuria Type 3, French Bulldog Type Risk Factor, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Hannah to bring home their puppies.

  • Eleanor H.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Our experience with Hannah was excellent, she is a great breeder! Our little Tua is such a wonderful addition to the family and has settled right in. We text Hannah with updates and she quickly responds. Would recommend her 100%!

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    Courtney R.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

      • +4

    Hannah is amazing! True expert about the breed. She cares and is respectful. I appreciate her process, she goes above and beyond for her pups!

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