FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles has more French Bulldogs than any city in the country except New York, and California's pet stores haven't sold one since 2019, which leaves families with a clear question: where do you find a Frenchie whose parents were screened? HonestPet matches California families with vetted breeders who raise litters at home and screen for the breathing and spine problems the breed is known for, and every puppy arrives vet-checked, microchipped, and delivered free by ground to any California address.
Health-screened parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to California.
THE HONESTPET DIFFERENCE
Buying a puppy online takes trust. Here's what you can count on when you work with us.
A Frenchie raised in a living room arrives already fluent in people. Our breeders raise litters at home, with kids, a blender, and the front door opening twenty times a day, so your puppy settles into a Silver Lake apartment, an Irvine townhome, or a house in the Sacramento suburbs without the first-week anxiety a kennel-raised dog brings with it.
Our breeders begin Early Neurological Stimulation when puppies are three days old and follow Puppy Culture practices until they’re ready to join their new families. Short, gentle daily handling helps puppies become more comfortable with new experiences as they grow.
Each puppy’s listing identifies the DNA testing status of both mom and dad. Ask to review available parent health records, including any breathing, spine, hip, and knee assessments; screening coverage varies by parent.
We'll tell you which puppy fits your days, not just the one with the best ears, and we'll be honest about which puppies breathe easiest, because a Frenchie that struggles in Pasadena in September is not a dog you want in the Inland Empire. A quiet pup for a one-bedroom in the Mission, a sturdier one for a family that spends weekends at Huntington dog beach, on a leash, since Frenchies sink.
Every puppy comes with a 10-year genetic health guarantee and a digital copy of their vet and vaccine records.
Message our Care360 Team at 10 weeks or 10 years. We stay in touch with our families for the life of the dog.
STATEWIDE DELIVERY
Every HonestPet Frenchie comes from a vetted breeder who raises puppies at home. California families choose free ground delivery to the door or a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin, which is the only way a flat-faced breed flies, since airlines won't carry French Bulldogs in cargo. The long trip west is planned around the puppy, and inland summer handoffs are timed for the cool hours.
Southern California counties: Los Angeles · Orange · San Diego · Riverside · San Bernardino
Delivery regions: Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Fresno, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego. Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino.Pins mark where we deliver:Southern California countiesregions across the state
We've placed French Bulldogs with families in Silver Lake, West Hollywood, Pasadena, Noe Valley, and North Park, and in communities like Irvine, Long Beach, Santa Barbara, Walnut Creek, Palo Alto, Roseville, Fresno, and Palm Springs. Any California address has a route, and we'll pick the one that keeps a Frenchie coolest.
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AVAILABLE NOW
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ABOUT THE BREED
A Frenchie is bat ears, a wrinkled face, and a sense of humor, all in a 20-to-28-pound package. They rarely bark, they don't need a yard, and a short walk satisfies them, which is why they're everywhere from Venice to the Marina. The trade-off is a flat face: Frenchies overheat fast, and California's climate splits in two for them. The coast is nearly perfect; the Central Valley and the Inland Empire in summer are not, and a Frenchie there is an indoor dog with a strict schedule.
A grown HonestPet Frenchie weighs 20 to 28 pounds. That's within the weight cap at most California rentals, fits the carrier BART and Muni require, and is light enough to carry up the stairs of a Hollywood Hills house, which with this breed you'll do on warm days.
French Bulldogs have short, smooth coats and do shed. Regular brushing helps manage loose hair, and their skin folds need gentle cleaning and drying. They are not a hypoallergenic breed.
Frenchies are playful and affectionate. Supervise interactions with children, teach gentle handling, and give your puppy a quiet place to rest. Keep play short and cool rather than encouraging rough play or long chases.
A Frenchie can be clever and independent. Use short sessions, rewards, and consistent potty routines to build good habits. Our lifetime training support helps you work through puppy manners without harsh methods.
Two easy walks and a game of tug on the rug cover a Frenchie's exercise for the day. On the coast that's easy nearly year-round; inland, from June through September, walk early and late, keep it to fifteen minutes, and head home at the first heavy pant. Two California rules: Frenchies sink, so a pool needs a gate and the beach needs a leash, and foxtails are a particular problem for a flat face, since they lodge in the nose, so check after every walk through dry grass.
French Bulldogs enjoy being near their people. Build up time alone gradually, and arrange company and potty breaks when you will be away for long stretches. An air-conditioned home and a predictable routine help them stay comfortable.
HOW IT WORKS
Browse available puppies today. Not sure which one? Tell us about your home and lifestyle, and we'll point you in the right direction.
Call, text, or email us using the contact details below. We'll set up a video call so you can see your puppy move around and ask anything you want.
Review the reservation amount shown for your puppy with our team. Your deposit holds your puppy and goes toward the total price.
Choose free ground delivery, pickup at the breeder when available, or an in-cabin flight nanny. We'll confirm a route and schedule suited to your Frenchie's needs.
Your puppy arrives as early as 8 weeks old with their digital records, a starter bag of food, and a blanket that smells like their littermates.
GETTING YOUR PUPPY HOME
Most California families take free ground delivery straight to the front door, and for a French Bulldog it's the gentlest route. If you'd rather not wait for the cross-country drive, a flight nanny carries your Frenchie in the cabin to one of nine California airports, never in cargo, which airlines don't allow for flat-faced breeds anyway. Whichever you choose, we set the date with you and keep the updates coming until the puppy is on your couch.
Ground delivery to California is a long trip, so our drivers plan it around a flat-faced puppy: climate-controlled vehicle the whole way, a shaded and ventilated crate, short stops in the shade, overnight rest when the route calls for it, and no desert crossings in the midday heat. Most Frenchies sleep through it and arrive at your door, not an airport curb.
Want to meet your puppy in person first? When the breeder's location and schedule line up, HonestPet can set up a visit before your Frenchie heads west.
A flat $799 to any California airport we serve. Your Frenchie rides in the cabin in a ventilated soft carrier at the nanny's feet, in the cabin's air conditioning, which is the only way a French Bulldog should ever fly. The nanny walks out to arrivals and hands your puppy to you in person.
Not sure which option fits? Send us a message and we'll help you sort it out.
HEALTH FIRST
French Bulldogs need particular attention to breathing, heat tolerance, and spine and joint health. Parent screening and available records vary by dog; ask to review the findings for the parents of the puppy you are considering. A DNA test or veterinary exam is not a guarantee against future breathing or mobility problems, and your vet can help plan ongoing care.
Flat-faced dogs can have narrowed nostrils and other airway problems. Ask what breathing assessments are available for the parents, and discuss your puppy's breathing with your vet. Snoring and poor exercise tolerance deserve attention rather than being dismissed as normal.
Ask about the parents' spine-health history and any available veterinary findings. French Bulldogs can develop spinal problems; keeping them lean and using ramps instead of repeated jumps can help with daily care, but does not eliminate the risk.
Review any available hip and knee assessments for the parents with our team. Your vet can check your puppy's gait and joints and advise on suitable exercise. Do not assume every parent has had the same examinations.
Ask which parent eye examinations or genetic results are available. Frenchies' prominent eyes need care; contact your vet about redness, squinting, or discharge, and protect the eyes during play.
Discuss skin-fold cleaning and any signs of irritation with your vet. Keep folds clean and dry, watch for itching or redness, and ask for guidance before using skin products. Short coats still need regular brushing.
Each puppy’s listing identifies the DNA testing status of both mom and dad. Ask to review available parent health and genetic records before reserving. Genetic results do not replace a clinical assessment of breathing, spine, or joint health.
Every Frenchie headed to California gets a nose-to-tail exam from a licensed vet before departure, with extra attention to what matters in this breed: open nostrils, easy breathing at rest and after play, a straight spine, sound hips and knees, and clean skin folds. The certificate of veterinary inspection for interstate travel is issued at that visit, and the exam, breathing notes included, goes into the puppy's digital records for your California vet.
The puppy leaves with every age-appropriate core vaccine on record and a deworming history that started in week two. Your vet will finish the series, including the rabies vaccine California requires by 4 months, and will talk you through Frenchie basics: keep them lean, because extra weight makes breathing harder, wipe the face folds a few times a week, and use a ramp rather than letting them leap off the couch. Microchipping is done before the trip, and we get the chip registered under your name as part of pickup.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Prices vary by puppy. See each available puppy’s listing for the current price, and ask our team to explain the total before reserving. Every puppy comes with a vet exam, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, a microchip, digital records, lifetime training and support, and free ground delivery to your home.
Yes. Most families take the free ground delivery, which keeps the puppy in a cooled vehicle from the breeder's door to yours. In-cabin flight nanny delivery is also available into Los Angeles, Orange County, Ontario, San Diego, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, and Fresno, depending on route and availability. Cargo is off the table for brachycephalic breeds, so the only way a Frenchie reaches California by air is in the cabin beside the nanny.
Yes. French Bulldogs have short, smooth coats that shed, and they are not hypoallergenic. Regular brushing helps manage loose hair. If allergies are a concern, discuss the individual puppy with our team before deciding.
Our French Bulldogs typically finish between 20 and 28 pounds. Review the individual puppy’s estimated adult size and parent information with our team, and check your building's pet policy before reserving.
Your puppy comes home with a starter bag of food, a blanket that smells like their littermates, a toy, microchip details, and a digital copy of their vet and vaccine records.
Pick an available puppy then send us an inquiry. After we talk, review the current reservation amount for your puppy before placing your deposit. The deposit goes toward the total price, and the balance is due before go-home day.
Parent testing varies by breeder and by dog. Review the available DNA testing status and health records for the puppy’s mom and dad with our team, including any breathing, spine, hip, and knee assessments. Every puppy receives a veterinary exam, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and a microchip before going home. Your vet can help plan ongoing French Bulldog care; screening does not guarantee freedom from future health problems.
Each breeder may have a different preferred puppy food, so we provide the specific brand and formula your puppy is currently eating to help make the transition to your home as smooth as possible. If you decide to switch foods, we recommend transitioning gradually to help avoid digestive upset.
Our puppies go home at 8 weeks old.
Still have questions? See our full FAQ or send us a message.
THE JOURNEY HOME
Door-to-door ground delivery, at no charge, is how most California Frenchies arrive. For a faster arrival, a flight nanny can fly your Frenchie in the cabin to one of nine California airports, carrier at the nanny's feet in the air-conditioned cabin from takeoff to touchdown, never in the hold.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, the Westside, and the San Fernando Valley | Los Angeles International (LAX) |
| Orange County and Long Beach | John Wayne Airport (SNA) |
| Riverside, San Bernardino, and the Inland Empire | Ontario International (ONT) |
| San Diego and North County | San Diego International (SAN) |
| San Francisco and the Peninsula | San Francisco International (SFO) |
| Oakland, Berkeley, and the East Bay | Oakland International (OAK) |
| San Jose and Silicon Valley | San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Sacramento and the northern Central Valley | Sacramento International (SMF) |
| Fresno, Bakersfield, and the southern Central Valley | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) |
HAPPY FAMILIES
Frenchie owners photograph their dogs more than their children, and in Los Angeles the dogs have better lighting. As California families send photos of their Frenchies on the sand and on the first road trip, we post them here.
"HonestPet brought my Skye safely. The process was smooth, and they care about the animals. Best transport company!"
Sarah M.
"Damon and Chelsea are amazing. Great with our kids and animals. The wait was worth it, and we love our larger family. Thanks so much!"
Michael T.
"Super helpful, communicative, and speedy! They delivered my dog right to my doorstep. A 10/10 experience!"
Jennifer K.
"Recommending HonestPet to everyone! Amazing experience. Our vet was impressed by how healthy our puppy is. Thank you!"
David L.
CALIFORNIA QUESTIONS
The questions California Frenchie families ask most, from the pet store law and inland heat to licensing and airport pickups.
No. Since January 1, 2019, California pet stores can only offer dogs, cats, and rabbits from shelters and rescues, so a breeder-raised Frenchie can't come from a store, which for this breed is good news: Frenchies were the puppy most often shipped into stores from large kennels with no airway or spine screening. HonestPet is not a pet store. We connect California families directly with vetted breeders who raise Frenchies at home, show you the parents and their screening, and coordinate delivery to your door.
It's one of the best, and Los Angeles and San Francisco are full of them. Frenchies are quiet, small, and happy with a short walk, and a 25-pound dog clears most rental limits. The thing to plan around is heat, and it depends where you live: on the coast a Frenchie is easy nearly year-round, but in the Valley, the Inland Empire, or Sacramento in summer it's an indoor dog with air conditioning and walks at dawn and dusk. Read your lease for pet deposits and monthly pet rent, which most California landlords charge.
Yes. Licensing in California runs through your city or county, which means Los Angeles Animal Services, San Diego Humane Society, or San Francisco Animal Care and Control in the big cities, and county animal services most other places. A rabies certificate is required, and state law sets that shot by 4 months; some cities, Los Angeles among them, also require spay or neuter by a set age unless you hold an exemption.
Once your Frenchie is reserved, HonestPet plans the route from the breeder's home to yours. The puppy gets a final vet check with special attention to breathing and a travel health certificate, then makes the trip west in a climate-controlled delivery vehicle or in the cabin with a flight nanny, never in cargo. You get the schedule in advance and a message at each handoff.
A flight to California is 3 to 5 hours depending on the breeder's location, and because that's the long end for a flat-faced puppy, the nanny books nonstop and keeps the carrier where the air moves. Your Frenchie never leaves the nanny's feet: a ventilated carrier, cabin air conditioning, the entire flight. The cabin is mandatory for a French Bulldog, since airlines won't accept flat-faced breeds in the hold.
Sometimes. Where the breeder's location and schedule make it possible, HonestPet can coordinate a visit so you meet the puppy and hear the parents' breathing yourself. Breeders live in different places and we keep their addresses private, so visits are arranged one family at a time rather than posted as open hours.
Call us with questions about any puppy, delivery to California, or which French Bulldog would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
