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NOTEWORTHY MENTIONS:

  • You MUST live within 75 minutes of Etobicoke, ON.
  • You must notify us, if you move but it cannot be more than 150km from us (again, this is a HUGE commitment so please think it through and speak to your family about it)
  • If you move further than 200km away from MPF headquarters you are to pay the remaining balance of the dogs cost (total cost outlined in contract, minus the adoption fee)
  • You must take your My Pawesome Frenchie through obedience class ( we have good trainers in our rolodex) 
  • You must have (or be willing to accommodate for) a dog-safe home. ie: no unfenced pools, etc
  • You must be open to building a trusting relationship with us and maintaining communication
  • You must not allow the female to be around intact males during heat cycle
  • You must not allow a guardian male to breed with other females without breeder permission
  • You must socialize the puppy with other dogs and people - especially children. 
  • You must be flexible in sharing the drives to/from the few visits a year
  • You must feed the prescribed diet and supplements for the dog. This is important once she is in estrus.
  • You must be willing to follow the contract and abide by all of our mandated policies (ie, insurance is NOT an option and we do require proof of ongoing insurance)
  • You must be open to an in person interview at your home before you can be accepted as a guardian home. 

AM I ELIGIBLE?

Once your family is approved as a guardian home, we’ll carefully match you with a puppy or young adult Frenchie — typically between 8 weeks and 1 year old — who best fits your lifestyle and experience.

During the first year, we’ll complete the dog’s genetic and health testing to ensure they meet our breeding standards. For female guardians, when she comes into heat (estrus) — typically every 6–8 months, lasting around 10–21 days — you’ll need to notify us right away. During that time, she’ll come stay at My Pawesome Frenchie HQ for approximately 5–7 days for breeding, and then return home to you for the remainder of her pregnancy. When it’s time for her to whelp, she’ll again return to us to safely deliver and raise her puppies until they’re about 8 weeks old, before going back home to you.

Male guardians are a bit easier! Males can begin participating in our program as early as 8 months old and are usually retired by 4 years of age. We’ll reach out when he’s needed for a breeding — whether it’s for our program or a stud service — and he’s typically only required for 1–5 days (often returning home the same day).

We stay closely connected with all our guardian families. You can expect 2–3 in-person visits per year so we can check in on your Frenchie’s wellbeing, progress, and development. We also ask for monthly video check-ins and regular photo updates — not only to track your dog’s growth but to celebrate them on our website and social channels.

Communication is key to a great partnership, so don’t hesitate to text us updates, share funny stories, or tag us in your posts. For female guardians, early visits to MPF HQ also help your dog feel comfortable here — making future visits for breeding or whelping stress-free and familiar.

SO HOW DOES THIS WORK?

Yes, there is an initial cost to join our guardianship program. We don’t give our puppies away — guardian home or otherwise — because every placement represents a serious commitment and a home that meets the same high standards as our dogs. This ensures our Frenchies are placed in homes capable of providing the best long-term care, attention, and lifestyle.

Typically, pet-quality French Bulldogs range between $6,000 and $10,000. For breeding rights, that cost would normally be two to four times higher. Through our guardianship program, approved families can welcome a breeding-quality Frenchie at a significantly reduced cost — while sharing in the journey of raising an exceptional dog who contributes to the future of the breed.

There are times when a guardian puppy may not meet our strict breeding standards as they mature. If that happens, the guardian contract simply converts to a pet contract — at no additional cost to you. In this case, the dog will be spayed or neutered at the guardian family’s expense, and full ownership will then transfer to your family.

Guardian families are responsible for standard, day-to-day care including:

  • Routine veterinary visits and vaccines
  • A balanced raw diet (we’ll guide you through this — no kibble here!)
  • Grooming and parasite prevention
  • Training and enrichment
  • Collars, leashes, coats, and other essentials
  • Monthly pet insurance through Trupanion (we’ll help you set this up too!)

These are the same responsibilities any pet owner would have — because while your Frenchie may be part of our program, they’re still a full member of your family every day.

IS THERE A COST INVOLVED?

HOW MANY LITTER WILL SHE HAVE?

Each female in our program is individually assessed before determining how many litters she’ll have. Most of our guardian girls will have between two and four litters, depending on her overall health, recovery, and veterinary recommendations at the time of her C-section.

Our priority is always the health and wellbeing of our breeding dogs. We work closely with our trusted reproductive vet to ensure each female is thriving physically and emotionally before, during, and after every breeding.

Occasionally, we may choose to retire a guardian dog earlier if she has met our program goals or if it’s in her best interest. This decision is made solely by My Pawesome Frenchie and is always guided by what’s best for the dog.

No guardian female will ever have more than four litters while in our program.

  • We’ll select your Frenchie’s official registration name, but you get to choose their everyday “house name.”
  • All breeding-related expenses are fully covered by My Pawesome Frenchie Inc.
  • Once pregnancy is confirmed, My Pawesome Frenchie will also cover the cost of food for the pregnant female and her puppies until they’re weaned.
  • Guardian families are encouraged to visit their dog and her puppies after the litter has been weaned — it’s a special experience to see her as a mom!
  • By around 1 year of age, most females will have entered their first or second heat cycle.

YOU'RE THAT MUCH CLOSER TO HAVING YOUR OWN FRENCHIE PUP.

Exciting news, Frenchie Fam!

My Pawesome Frenchie is now opening Guardian Home/Family applications, for a limited time only! We know you are SUPER excited about this (so are we!) but before responding, please take the time to thoroughly read the information below and to apply only if you check ALL the boxes. This is our very first time opening applications up publicly and we are doing so for 48 hours only.

WHAT IS A PAWESOME GUARDIAN HOME?

At My Pawesome Frenchie, our guardianship program is built around one simple goal — giving every dog the best possible life while continuing to grow our breeding program with love, care, and intention.

A guardian home is a special partnership between our family and a trusted guardian family. Instead of living in a kennel, the dog lives full-time with their guardian family — as a beloved pet, part of the family, and a cherished member of the household. The only difference is that the dog remains part of our breeding program for a set number of litters or breedings, based on a clear agreement that we establish together.

Our goal is to make the guardianship experience as rewarding and straightforward as possible. We take the time to walk each family through what to expect, answer every question, and ensure the arrangement feels like a true partnership.