Nowadays, online shopping is almost omnipotent; if you can imagine it, you can buy it online, even pets can be sold on the internet. Because there is more selection and cheaper prices when buying pets online, it is very popular. However, some unscrupulous sellers use mixed-breed dogs to fake purebreds. To prevent everyone from being deceived, today Pet Zone editor uses French Bulldogs as an example to talk about what issues should be noted when buying French Bulldogs online. Let's take a look together below.

1. Choose Stores with High Ratings

Choosing a reputable dog-selling outlet is the foundation of selecting a dog. It must be a kennel with a good reputation and a formal breeding base. It is also necessary to assess the qualifications of the kennel owner, such as CKU-certified groomers or families or individuals engaged in long-term bulldog breeding. Simply put, first look at who the buyer is; assessing the person is more important than assessing the dog, because typically, what kind of person raises what kind of dog.

2. Clear Dog Pictures and Videos

Request videos that clearly show the dog's front face, side face, and side structural features. You must also be able to clearly see the tail. The following three pictures are not absolutely rigorous, but you can use them as reference.

3. The Eyes of the French Bulldog

The editor reminds you, the French Bulldog's eyes must be round, round, round! Important things are said three times. It is best not to have almond-shaped eyes! Dark brown or nearly black is preferred, lighter brown is also acceptable. Blue, green, or any eyes showing blue or green color are incorrect! This was clearly pointed out in this year's updated French Bulldog standard. Some visible sclera (white part of the eye) is acceptable, but not too much. This is the easiest to see through photos or videos, so please pay close attention~

4. The Ears of the French Bulldog

Regarding the ears, videos and photos should clearly show the size and shape of the dog's ears from the front view. At this time, the dog's ear position should be correct, unaffected by fear or tiredness. Avoid choosing dogs with large ears unless both parents have small ears and are confirmed reliable; otherwise, dogs with large ears should not be chosen because their ears will be disproportionate to the head when grown up, which looks particularly ugly. The tip of the ear must not be too sharp; it should be rounded. The ear position must be correct. This must be observed when the dog is in a normal state because ear position changes when the dog is scared, being spoiled, or submissive. Here’s a reminder: when raising puppies, try not to often touch their heads, because whenever you do, the puppy’s ears may fold back behind the head, which can affect ear positioning in the long run.

5. The Jaw of the French Bulldog

Next is the jaw and mouth part, which is relatively easy to judge. We try to choose mouths that are relatively wide, not too narrow. This width is compared by mouth width and head width. Generally, the head is slightly wider, but ideally, the two should be as close as possible. The pictures below compare the same dog at 4 months and 1 year old; the head-to-mouth width ratio in puppyhood is relatively appropriate. When checking mouth width, it is best if the dog is not panting.

6. The Nose of the French Bulldog

Talking about the nose, the current French Bulldog market focuses a lot on the "nose ridge". This is a matter of personal preference. Personally, I am not a big fan of the so-called single nose ridge, but what must be paid attention to is the position of this nose ridge.

Point A is the highest point of the nose ridge, B and C are the center points of the eyes. Points A, B, and C ideally lie on a straight line; otherwise, if the nose wrinkle area is too wide, the facial features will be scattered and look unattractive (the ABC triangle forms the nose wrinkle).

Above are the issues to note when buying French Bulldogs online. Hopefully, this can help everyone.