Tampa Bay Frenchies LLC

Q. & A. with Bill

• Why did you start breeding?

  By owning and loving our Frenchies for over a decade, we want to give back to this fantastic breed. We also have 2 great mentors with Saltwater Frenchies (Marty Bates) and 813 Frenchies (Nichole Sanabria) who have made our success possible. We are also blessed with a renowned French Bulldog reproductive specialist in Dr. Hollister of TRC Veterinarian Services,

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• What makes your program special?

  The Benefits of a Well-Raised 24-Week-Old Puppy Many families assume that bringing home an 8-week-old puppy is the only "right" choice. While that age is appropriate for some, a carefully raised older puppy offers significant advantages, especially when they have spent their first months with a dedicated breeder focused on health, socialization, and early training. At Tampa Bay Frenchies, we believe that quality experiences during a puppy's first months of life create a confident, healthy, and well-adjusted companion. We have the puppies to prove it. Why Consider an Older Puppy? ✔ More Mature Personality By 20–24 weeks, a puppy's personality has become much easier to evaluate. This allows us to better match each puppy with the right family based on: • Energy level • Confidence • Affection • Trainability • Adaptability • Play style Rather than guessing at eight weeks, we can help you choose a puppy whose temperament best fits your lifestyle. ✔ Better Socialization During these additional weeks, our puppies continue learning through positive daily experiences, including: • Meeting new people • Exposure to household sounds • Different walking surfaces • Car rides • Veterinary visits • Grooming and handling • Outdoor exploration • Positive interactions with other dogs These experiences help build confidence and resilience. ✔ A Head Start on House Manners Older puppies often have a stronger understanding of: • Crate routines • Sleeping through the night • Potty schedules • Basic household structure • Waiting patiently for meals • Accepting routine handling This can make the transition into your home smoother and less stressful. ✔ Improved Bite Inhibition Additional time with littermates and adult dogs teaches valuable social skills that cannot be fully replicated by humans alone. Older puppies typically have had more opportunities to learn: • Appropriate play • Gentle mouthing • Reading canine body language • Self-control during play ✔ Health Advantages By approximately 24 weeks of age, puppies have: • Completed all of their vaccinations • Received multiple veterinary wellness examinations • Been routinely dewormed • Demonstrated healthy growth and development This gives new owners added confidence as they welcome their puppy home. ✔ Greater Confidence Well-socialized older puppies often adjust quickly to new homes because they have already experienced a wide variety of safe, positive situations. Confidence is developed through experience, not simply age. ✔ Better Physical Development At this age, we can more accurately evaluate: • Overall structure • Movement • Bite alignment • Ear carriage • Growth and body proportions • General health This provides a clearer picture of the puppy's long-term development. What Matters Most Is Not Age, It's Experience An older puppy is only an advantage if those extra weeks have been invested wisely. At Tampa Bay Frenchies, our puppies receive daily care, handling, enrichment, and ongoing socialization designed to prepare them for life as beloved family companions. Our goal is simple: To send home a puppy that is confident, healthy, well-adjusted, and ready to become a cherished member of your family. Every Tampa Bay Frenchies Puppy Benefits From: • Daily socialization and handling • Positive exposure to people and everyday experiences • Veterinary health care and wellness exams • Age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming • Careful temperament evaluation • Continued confidence-building and enrichment • Plenty of love, attention, and play ________________________________________ A Thought From the American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club notes that while many puppies go home around 8–10 weeks of age, some responsible breeders intentionally keep puppies longer to provide additional socialization, early training, and breed-specific development. For many families, a thoughtfully raised older puppy can offer an easier transition and a strong foundation for lifelong success. Breeding Trust | Building Bulldogs

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• What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

  Our puppies include brindle, cream, fawn, white, blue fawn, and fawn and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

• Where do your breeding dogs live?

  They live in my home and a kennel on my property.