Hodges Frenchies
Meet the breeder
I'm Melvin H., the breeder behind Hodges Frenchies located in Summervillle, SC.
Q. & A. with Melvin
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding just from my love of French bulldogs. I love the process of watching them grow from the whelping stage into the young puppy stage.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tricolors and blue. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Melvin
Melvin 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
Contract & health guarantee
Melvin 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 Melvin 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 Melvin directly.
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melvin.
Breeder's location
Meet in Summervillle, SC
443 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charleston Airport / Charleston AFB
448 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Melvin can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Melvin
Melvin has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Melvin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Melvin’s links
Melvin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hodges Frenchies 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
Great level
Hodges Frenchies 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 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.
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 (rDVM, not 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.
Spine (OFA, FCI), Vet Wellness Exam
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.
