FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO TEXAS
Houston and Dallas rank among the top Frenchie cities in the country, which says something about a dog that spends June through September in the air conditioning. HonestPet matches Texas families with vetted breeders who raise French Bulldog litters at home and screen the parents 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 Texas address.
Health-screened parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to Texas.
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 knowing what a household sounds like. Our breeders raise litters at home, around kids, the garage door, and the UPS truck, so your puppy settles into a Montrose bungalow, a Frisco two-story, or an Uptown Dallas high-rise without treating every sound as a crisis, which in a breed that stresses easily in heat is worth a lot.
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 life, not just the one with the best ears, and we'll be honest about which puppies breathe easiest, because a Texas summer sorts the easy breathers from the rest. A laid-back pup for a downtown Austin condo, a sturdier one for a Katy family with three kids and a pool, which will need a gate.
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
Each HonestPet Frenchie is raised in a vetted breeder's home, and none of them pass through a pet store or a broker. Texas is big, so families choose free ground delivery to the door or a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin to the nearest major airport, and in-cabin is the only way a flat-faced breed flies, since airlines won't carry French Bulldogs in cargo. In summer, every handoff is timed for the cool hours.
Texas Triangle metros: Houston · Dallas–Fort Worth · Austin · San Antonio
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We've placed French Bulldogs with families in the Heights, Lakewood, Alamo Heights, Travis Heights, and Uptown, and in communities like Plano, Southlake, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cedar Park, Boerne, New Braunfels, Lubbock, and El Paso. Any Texas address has a route, and we'll pick the one that keeps a Frenchie coolest.
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AVAILABLE NOW
These puppies are ready to reserve today. Tap any puppy for more photos, a look at their parents, and their go-home date. Listings update the moment a puppy is spoken for, so if one catches your eye, don't wait too long to ask about them.
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Browse all French Bulldog puppies →ABOUT THE BREED
A French Bulldog is 20 to 28 pounds of bat ears, wrinkles, and attitude. They rarely bark, they don't need a yard, and a short walk satisfies them, which suits a Houston townhome as well as a Hill Country porch. The trade-off is a flat face: Frenchies overheat fast, and a Texas summer is no place to find out how fast. Houston's humidity and Dallas's dry 105-degree afternoons are both hard on a brachycephalic dog, in different ways.
Full grown, our French Bulldogs land between 20 and 28 pounds. That's within the weight cap at most Texas apartment communities, fits a carrier for the drive to the vet, and is light enough to carry from the truck to the door in August, which with this breed you'll do.
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 couple of short walks before the sun is up high, and some fetch down the hallway, is all the exercise a Frenchie wants. From June through September, walk at dawn and after dark, keep it to fifteen minutes, carry water, and press your hand to the pavement first, because a Frenchie's belly and paws ride close to it. Three Texas rules: fence the pool or use a life vest, since French Bulldogs sink; never leave one in a parked car, even for a minute; and skip the dog park on any day over 90.
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 Texas families take free ground delivery straight to the front door, and for a French Bulldog it's the gentlest route. If you'd rather skip the drive, a flight nanny carries your Frenchie in the cabin to one of ten Texas airports, never in cargo, which airlines don't allow for flat-faced breeds anyway. Either way, our team sets the date, schedules summer handoffs for the cool hours, and sends updates until the puppy is home.
Ground delivery is our first choice for Frenchies, and the Texas route is planned around the heat: climate-controlled vehicle the whole way, a shaded and ventilated crate, short stops in the shade, and no midday handoffs. Most sleep through the trip and arrive at your door, not an airport curb.
Want to meet your puppy first? When the breeder's location and schedule line up, HonestPet can set up an in-person visit before your Frenchie heads to Texas.
A flat $799 to any Texas 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 and also sidesteps the summer heat embargoes that ground checked pets at DFW and Bush. The nanny meets you at arrivals and hands the puppy over 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 Texas gets a full 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. A health certificate for interstate travel is issued at that visit, and the exam, breathing notes included, goes into the puppy's digital records for your Texas vet.
Vaccines are kept current for the puppy's age, and deworming has been on a set rotation since the litter was a couple of weeks old. Your vet will finish the series, including the rabies shot Texas requires by 4 months, start heartworm prevention since it's a year-round risk here, and talk you through Frenchie basics for a hot climate: 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. The puppy is chipped before departure, and we handle the registration transfer to you.
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 Texas families pick the free ground option, which keeps the puppy in air conditioning from the breeder's driveway to yours. In-cabin flight nanny delivery is also available into Dallas–Fort Worth, Love Field, Houston Bush and Hobby, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Lubbock, Corpus Christi, and McAllen, depending on route and availability. No airline will put a French Bulldog in cargo, so the nanny carries every Frenchie in the cabin, under the seat, in the air conditioning.
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 the usual choice in Texas. For those who'd rather skip the drive, a flight nanny can fly your Frenchie in the cabin to one of ten Texas airports, carrier at the nanny's feet in the air-conditioned cabin, never in the hold.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| Dallas, Plano, Frisco, and the northern suburbs | Dallas–Fort Worth International (DFW) or Dallas Love Field (DAL) |
| Fort Worth, Arlington, and Denton | Dallas–Fort Worth International (DFW) |
| Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands | George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) or William P. Hobby (HOU) |
| Austin, Round Rock, and the Hill Country | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
| San Antonio, Boerne, and South Texas | San Antonio International (SAT) |
| El Paso and Far West Texas | El Paso International (ELP) |
| Lubbock, Amarillo, and the Panhandle | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) |
| Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend | Corpus Christi International (CRP) |
| McAllen, Brownsville, and the Rio Grande Valley | McAllen International (MFE) |
HAPPY FAMILIES
Frenchie owners never run short of photos, and the Texas ones are mostly taken indoors in July. As our Texas families send porch photos and first-bluebonnet updates, 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.
TEXAS QUESTIONS
The questions Texas Frenchie families ask most, from summer heat and pools to city registration and airport pickups.
It depends on the city. Texas hasn't banned retail puppy sales statewide, but Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and El Paso each passed their own ordinances, and a 2023 preemption law has left enforcement uneven. Where stores still sell Frenchies, the puppies come from large kennels with no airway or spine screening. HonestPet is not a pet store. We connect Texas families directly with vetted breeders who raise Frenchies at home, show you the parents and their screening, and deliver to your door.
Yes, as an indoor dog with a routine, and Houston and Dallas are full of them. A Frenchie's flat face means it can't cool itself the way a long-nosed dog can, so the rules are strict from June through September: air conditioning at home, walks at dawn and after dark, fifteen minutes at a time, water on every walk, and home at the first heavy pant. Humidity in Houston and dry heat in Dallas are both dangerous, just differently. A parked car is never fine, and neither is a 95-degree dog park.
There's no statewide Texas license; instead Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, El Paso, and most other cities require yearly registration backed by a rabies certificate, and the state sets the rabies deadline at 4 months. Your city's animal services page has the fee, which drops for spayed and neutered dogs.
Once your Frenchie is reserved, HonestPet schedules the trip 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 rides to Texas in a climate-controlled delivery vehicle or in the cabin with a flight nanny, never in cargo. We confirm the timing with you, avoid the hottest hours, and send updates along the way.
Count on 2 to 3 hours in the air to Texas, nonstop wherever possible, since a Frenchie does best with no layover. From gate to gate your Frenchie rides in a ventilated carrier under the seat in front of the nanny, in cabin air. A brachycephalic breed can't go in cargo, which means the cabin is the rule for a Frenchie flying into Texas, not a nicety.
In some cases, yes. When location and timing work out, HonestPet can arrange for you to visit, meet the puppy, and hear the parents breathe at rest and after a romp. Our breeders are spread out and value their privacy, so a visit is something we arrange for one family at a time, not an open-door appointment.
Call us with questions about any puppy, delivery to Texas, or which French Bulldog would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
