French Bulldog Kennel The LoveBoat has been breeding short-nosed breeds for several years. However, recent regulations require breeders to lengthen the noses of their pups. The parent dogs must have a nose length that is at least one-third of their skull length. Additionally, there should be no visible nose wrinkles, eye whites, or blocked nostrils when the dog looks straight ahead. Unfortunately, the majority of French Bulldogs do not meet these requirements. Breeding two dogs that do not meet the criteria will not result in puppies that do. To comply with the stricter rules, we, as responsible breeders, have made the difficult decision to cross our beloved breed with a healthier one. Effective August 24, 2023, dogs with noses shorter than one-third of their skull length are no longer allowed to breed, even if crossed with a long-nosed dog. This means that if you haven’t conducted outcross breeding in the past years, there is no longer a legal way to breed French Bulldogs (or other short-nosed breeds). The French Bulldog will undergo significant changes, both in appearance and character. It’s important to note, however, that the original French Bulldog will cease to exist as it was known. Any puppies born after November 2023 from parents with excessively short snouts will be considered illegal. The nose length and other criteria can be verified using a meetformulier (measurement form), filled out and signed by a veterinarian. In an effort to combat illegal imports, the government plans to implement a ban on owning and displaying these dogs in advertisements and shows. Despite concerns, we believe that heightened awareness about the health risks associated with short-nosed breeds will deter potential buyers. We anticipate that there may be increased activity in the unregulated market. Currently, our own dogs Ciara and Lexy are the only ones that meet the snout length requirement due to outcross breeding. They will also undergo thorough medical screening in early 2024. We plan to have Zazu and Jazz officially measured soon.

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