Experiencing the growth and development of French Bulldog puppies is a joy and delight for any dog lover. Each stage of their maturation brings an increase in cuteness and love.
Let’s embark on an explorative journey, appreciating the adorable growth phases of these French Bulldog puppies.
Newborn French Bulldogs
A newborn French Bulldog pup might resemble a little hamster with its unique appearance. They are unable to open their eyes immediately after birth, making their cries and high-pitched squeals their means of communication and exploration.
These newborns instinctively find comfort in their mother’s warmth or with their littermates. The warmth derived from these close-knitted bonds is essential for their survival during this critical period.
Nursing and Growth
As the days pass, these puppies gradually learn the art of nursing. The initial lack of mothers’ milk can result in their being cranky. However, once the milk starts flowing, these pups enthusiastically indulge in their meals followed by a long, restful nap. The arrival of the milk is expedited when there are more pups in the litter, ensuring everyone gets a fair share.
Eye Opening Experience
An eventful moment in the early life of a Frenchie pup is the opening of their eyes, typically around day 10. Their initial vision is hazy, and their movements remain clumsy as they continue to search for their mother’s nipple. Yet, as the weeks pass, they gain confidence and become more sure-footed.
Pups’ First Introduction to Solid Food
Around their 4th week, the puppies are introduced to a blend of puppy formula and kibble, a concoction referred to as “mush”. The transition from nursing to consuming solid food marks their initial steps toward independence.
Despite the initial messiness, the puppies eventually learn to consume the paste, often with the help of their siblings, who end up with food smeared on their faces!
Growing Independence and Playfulness
With each passing week, the pups exhibit more independence and start to wean off their mother’s milk. Around week 6, their energy levels surge, their ears begin to stand, and their playfulness escalates. They also start to interact with toys and humans, slowly understanding their boundaries.
Goodbyes and New Homes
After 8 adventurous weeks, the puppies start to move on to their forever homes. They become very independent, thrive on attention, and begin to resemble the classic French Bulldog puppies we all know and love. But they still have a bit more growing to do!
The Adolescent Stage
As the puppies transition to adolescence, their bodies develop at different rates. It’s common for their heads to seem smaller compared to the rest of their bodies during this stage, but they eventually grow into it.
Adulthood – Just Bigger Puppies!
Despite reaching adulthood, French Bulldogs maintain their puppy-like behavior. They continue to be playful, charming, and filled with life.
Finding a Breeder
We know our pups are absolutely adorable and we take great pride in producing healthy and beautiful lineage. You can learn more about our adoption process here. There are many puppy scams out there, we recommend you check with the AKC or your local kennel club to find an accountable breeder in your area.
Yes, they likely spend over 85% of the time sleeping until around week 4. Adult Frenchies sleep a lot too.
Over the first week or two, the coating becomes more obvious. Certain colors can be easily confused in the early days.
They will usually stand up by themselves around 5-6 weeks of age. They are sometimes supported with medical tape to assist with the process.
Yes, you will observe their chests moving at a rapid rate while they are young.
They do not generally snore as puppies under 8 weeks old.
