True Joy French Bulldogs

Shannon S.

Breeder of French Bulldogs

  • Lakeside, CA
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Meet the breeder

I'm Shannon S., the breeder behind True Joy French Bulldogs located in Lakeside, CA. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families.

Q. & A. with Shannon

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We started breeding in 2018. Winston was our first Frenchie. We fell in love with the breed. Their demeanor, they are always just super love bugs. That is when we started to breed to share the absolute love and True Joy these little babies give.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our program is very special in a way our frenchies are bred for good DNA lines through Animal Genetics and all are registered through AKC. This lets families follow their lineage. We never kennel our Frenchies. They are all free to roam and socialize within our residence. The puppies when born are placed in an incubator when not with mama for the first week. An oxygen concentrator is used.

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

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

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Shannon

Shannon has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Shannon partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We place each puppy with care and vet all potential families. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Limited and unlimited (extra price) AKC registration. All puppies are vaccinated and de-wormed. Vet check prior to being re-homed. One year health guarantee for any congenital health defects. Once a deposit is accepted, we place the puppy on hold. Per contract.”

Contract & health guarantee

Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Lakeside, CA

2230 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at San Diego Airport

2247 miles away

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Meet in Las Vegas, NV

2056 miles away

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More about Shannon

  • Shannon has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Shannon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Shannon’s links

Shannon is a trusted Good Dog breeder

True Joy French Bulldogs 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Verified owner stories

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

  • Sierra B.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    We couldn't be happier with our experience adding a new Frenchie to our family with Shannon and Paul at True Joy French Bulldogs. They were very responsive and accommodating with us. Once we had committed to a puppy, they sent us wonderful updates about his progress and development. It was a wonderful experience, and our new addition is absolutely perfect! He is a happy, healthy, and very fun guy!

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