Find the Best French Bulldog Breeders by State
A short list of French Bulldog breeders, listed by state. Each one is checked against the French Bull Dog Club of America Breeder Referral List, AKC records, the OFA health database and the breeder’s own site, and every listing shows what we found: health testing, club membership, AKC status and the colors they breed.
Before you contact even the best French Bulldog breeders, work through our free breeder screening scorecard. It is an editorial checklist, not a certification, and it helps you see what to ask and which answers should slow you down.
Find the Best French Bulldog Breeders in Your State
Pick your state to see every breeder listed there, or use the search and filters below to narrow by coat color, OFA testing, FBDCA membership and more.
- Alabama2
- Alaska1
- Arizona3
- Arkansas2
- California20
- Colorado4
- Connecticut1
- Florida13
- Georgia6
- Idaho2
- Illinois1
- Indiana4
- Iowa1
- Kansas5
- Kentucky2
- Louisiana1
- Maine1
- Maryland4
- Massachusetts6
- Michigan6
- Minnesota3
- Mississippi3
- Missouri3
- Montana2
- Nevada1
- New Hampshire1
- New Jersey2
- New Mexico1
- New York10
- North Carolina6
- North Dakota1
- Ohio10
- Oklahoma2
- Oregon1
- Pennsylvania7
- Rhode Island1
- South Carolina3
- South Dakota1
- Tennessee6
- Texas9
- Utah2
- Vermont2
- Virginia4
- Washington5
- Wisconsin6
Keep it open during your call. Ask each question and note what you hear: health results you can verify, a mother you can meet and a contract you can read before you pay.
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How We Find the Best French Bulldog Breeders
We start from the sources breed experts already trust and work outward.
- FBDCA Breeder Referral ListThe French Bull Dog Club of America only lists members with 3+ years in the club, at least four champions bred, OFA CHIC-certified breeding dogs and a written contract.
- AKC recognitionWe note AKC Breeder of Merit and Bred with H.E.A.R.T. status where AKC or the breeder shows it.
- Published health testingWe record the OFA and DNA results a breeder makes public, and say so when a site names no specific tests.
- Honest color labelsBreeders who sell colors outside the standard are listed separately, never mixed in with standard-color programs.
A listing is not an endorsement. It means we found public evidence for what’s on the page. Your own questions still matter most.
Best French Bulldog Breeders: FAQ
How do I find the best French Bulldog breeders?
Start with breeders who show their work: OFA results on both parents that you can look up yourself, DNA test results, a written contract and a willingness to answer hard questions. The FBDCA Breeder Referral List is a strong starting point. Then work through our breeder screening scorecard, meet the parents in person or on video, and walk away from anyone who pressures you to pay fast.
How are breeders chosen for this directory?
Each breeder was checked against public sources: the French Bull Dog Club of America Breeder Referral List, AKC Breeder of Merit and Bred with H.E.A.R.T. records, the OFA health database and the kennel’s own website. Every listing has at least a phone number, website or email, and breeders whose details we could not confirm from public sources were left out.
What is the FBDCA Breeder Referral List?
It is the French Bull Dog Club of America’s list of member breeders who meet extra requirements: at least three years of club membership, at least four conformation champions bred, OFA CHIC certification on breeding stock, a written contract and agreement to the club’s code of ethics.
What is the difference between AKC Breeders and Non-Standard Color Breeders?
AKC Breeders breed to the French Bulldog breed standard. Non-Standard Color Breeders offer colors outside the standard, such as blue, lilac, merle or fluffy. Those colors are disqualified in AKC conformation and some are linked to health concerns, so we label them and show the health testing each breeder publishes.
Does a listing mean Best French Bulldog endorses the breeder?
No. A listing means we found public evidence of the credentials shown on the page as of October 2026. Always ask to see the parents’ OFA and DNA results, meet the dogs, and read the contract before you pay a deposit.
What health tests should a French Bulldog breeder show me?
Ask for OFA results on both parents, including hips, patellas, heart and a recent eye exam, plus DNA results for conditions such as juvenile hereditary cataracts (HSF4), degenerative myelopathy and hyperuricosuria. OFA results are public at ofa.org, so ask for the parents’ registered names and check them yourself.
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