FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO TENNESSEE
Nashville's newcomers brought their French Bulldogs with them, and now the breed is as much a part of 12South and East Nashville as the coffee shops. HonestPet connects Tennessee families with vetted breeders who raise Frenchie litters at home and screen the parents for the breathing and spine issues this breed is known for. Every puppy arrives vet-checked and microchipped, and ground delivery is free to any Tennessee address, Memphis to Mountain City.
Health-screened parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to Tennessee.
THE HONESTPET DIFFERENCE
Buying a puppy online takes trust. Here's what you can count on when you work with us.
Our breeders raise French Bulldogs in the family room, so the puppies know the sound of a screen door, a football game, and a kid's birthday party before they ever leave. A Frenchie that grew up in a home instead of a kennel building settles into a Germantown condo in Nashville, a Collierville colonial, or a cabin outside Gatlinburg the first night, not the third week.
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 point you to the puppy that fits, not the one with the best photo. For a couple in a Gulch high-rise who'll carry the dog to every patio in town, that's the pup that breathes quietest and rides calmly in a bag; for a Murfreesboro family with a fenced yard and three kids, it's the sturdier one that wants a job in every game.
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 French Bulldog HonestPet places was raised at home by a breeder we vetted; pet stores and brokers are never part of the chain. Tennessee families choose free ground delivery to the door or a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin into Nashville, Memphis, or a regional airport. Flat-faced breeds don't fly cargo, so cabin is the only way we fly them, and from June through September every Middle and West Tennessee handoff is set for the cool of the morning.
Middle Tennessee counties: Davidson · Williamson · Rutherford · Sumner
Delivery regions: Memphis, Jackson, Clarksville, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Johnson City. Middle Tennessee counties: Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner.Pins mark where we deliver:Middle Tennessee countiesregions across the state
HonestPet Frenchies live in 12South, East Nashville, Germantown, the Gulch, Sylvan Park, and Green Hills; in Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, and Mt. Juliet; in Midtown Memphis, Germantown, and Collierville; in Knoxville's Sequoyah Hills and Farragut; on the Southside in Chattanooga; and up in Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol. Delta to Smokies, we'll bring your puppy there.
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ABOUT THE BREED
A French Bulldog is 20 to 28 pounds of bat ears, wrinkles, and showmanship, and it was made for the way Tennessee lives now: patio dinners, short walks, and a lot of time on the couch. It rarely barks, it doesn't need a yard, and it's happy in a Gulch apartment or a Franklin farmhouse. What Tennessee throws at the breed is a humid summer, and in Memphis a long one. A flat face can't move enough air to cool a dog when the humidity sits on the Cumberland in July, so from June through September a Tennessee Frenchie lives in air conditioning and walks at the edges of the day.
Our French Bulldogs top out at 20 to 28 pounds. That clears the pet limits in most Nashville and Memphis apartment buildings, sits comfortably under a patio table on Broadway, and is light enough to carry across a hot parking lot at the lake, which from June on is how this breed crosses one.
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.
A Frenchie's exercise is a short walk twice a day and some rowdy play on the living room floor, and that's enough. In a Tennessee summer, walk before the humidity builds and after sunset, keep it to fifteen minutes, and come in at the first heavy pant. The Smokies are a fine weekend for a French Bulldog if the trail is short and shaded and the car is never the waiting room. And on Percy Priest, Old Hickory, Norris, or the river, a life vest goes on at the dock, because this breed cannot swim and a Tennessee lake is deep at the first step.
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 Tennessee families take free ground delivery straight to the door, which for a flat-faced puppy is the trip with the fewest variables. If you'd rather fly, a flight nanny carries your Frenchie in the cabin to one of five Tennessee airports; airlines won't take a French Bulldog in cargo, and we wouldn't ask them to. Either way, we lock in the date together and keep the updates coming until the puppy is on your porch.
Ground delivery is what we recommend for a Frenchie, and Tennessee is a short drive from many of our breeders: cooled vehicle the whole way, ventilated crate, brief stops, and a handoff timed for morning in summer. Most puppies sleep from the breeder's driveway to yours and never see an airport.
Would you like to meet your puppy before it travels? When the breeder's location and schedule make it possible, HonestPet can arrange an in-person visit before your Frenchie heads to Tennessee.
A flat $799 to any Tennessee airport we serve. Your Frenchie flies in a ventilated soft carrier at the nanny's feet in the cabin, the only way this breed is allowed on a plane, and Nashville takes nonstops from most breeder regions, which keeps a brachycephalic puppy's time in the air short. The nanny meets you at arrivals and puts the puppy in your hands.
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.
Before a Frenchie leaves for Tennessee, a licensed vet gives it a complete exam with this breed's weak points front and center: how open the nostrils are, breathing at rest and after a few minutes of play, the line of the spine, the hips and knees, and the skin folds. The vet issues the certificate of veterinary inspection Tennessee requires for dogs entering the state, and the exam notes go into the puppy's digital records for your Nashville, Memphis, or Knoxville vet.
Core vaccines are current for the puppy's age, and deworming has run on a schedule since the first weeks. Your Tennessee vet finishes the series, including the rabies shot the state requires by 6 months, and should start heartworm prevention at the first visit, since Tennessee's mosquito season runs most of the year and Memphis is one of the worst heartworm regions in the country. Ask about fold care in humid weather and about keeping the puppy lean, because weight is the fastest way to make a short airway worse. The chip is in before departure, and we help you register it in your name.
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 Tennessee families take free ground delivery to the door, which keeps a Frenchie in a cooled vehicle the whole way. In-cabin flight nanny delivery is also available into Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Tri-Cities, depending on route and availability, with the puppy at the nanny's feet in the cabin. A French Bulldog never flies as cargo.
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
Free ground delivery to the door is how most of our Tennessee French Bulldogs arrive. Families who'd rather fly book the flight nanny, who brings the puppy in the cabin to one of five Tennessee airports, carrier at their feet in cabin air from boarding to arrivals.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro, and Clarksville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Memphis, Germantown, and West Tennessee | Memphis International (MEM) |
| Knoxville, Maryville, and the Smokies | McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) |
| Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley | Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA) |
| Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol | Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) |
HAPPY FAMILIES
Tennessee Frenchie families send us a puppy on a 12South patio, one in a life vest on Old Hickory, and one asleep in a Titans jersey. We post them here as they arrive.
"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.
TENNESSEE QUESTIONS
Humidity, lake days, city licenses, pet store rules, and how delivery works: what Tennessee Frenchie families ask us most.
Tennessee has no statewide ban, so a few stores still sell French Bulldogs, and because Frenchies bring the highest price of any puppy a commercial kennel produces, those stores stock them, shipped in from large out-of-state operations where nobody checked the parents' breathing. A store can't show you the mother or the home. HonestPet is not a pet store. We connect Tennessee families directly with vetted breeders who raise French Bulldogs at home, share the parents' screening, and deliver to your door.
Yes, and the city is full of them for a reason. A Frenchie almost never barks, needs very little exercise, and is content in a Gulch or Germantown one-bedroom as long as the AC runs. The condition is the summer: a flat-faced dog can't handle a Nashville afternoon in July, so plan early walks, keep it to fifteen minutes, and treat a parked car as off-limits. Check your building's weight cap, which a Frenchie clears nearly everywhere, and plan on a dog walker if you're downtown all day.
That depends on your city. Tennessee has no state license, but Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville each require an annual one tied to the rabies certificate, and many counties treat the rabies tag itself as registration. Statewide, every dog must have the rabies vaccine by 6 months. Your city or county animal services page has the fee and renewal rules.
After you reserve your Frenchie, HonestPet maps out the trip from the breeder's home to yours in Tennessee. The puppy gets a final vet exam with breathing checked at rest and after play, then rides in a climate-controlled delivery vehicle or in the cabin with a flight nanny, never in cargo. You'll have the schedule before departure, a summer handoff kept out of the heat, and a message at each leg.
Usually 1 to 2 hours, and Nashville's growth means a nonstop is almost always available, which is the best case for a brachycephalic puppy. Your Frenchie stays in a ventilated carrier at the nanny's feet in the cabin the whole flight. The hold is never an option for a French Bulldog.
Sometimes. If the breeder's location and schedule allow, HonestPet can set up a visit so you can meet the puppy and the parents and listen to how the adults breathe after a romp. Our breeders live in different places and value their privacy, so visits are coordinated one family at a time rather than offered as open hours.
Call us with questions about any puppy, delivery to Tennessee, or which French Bulldog would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
