French Bulldogs are brachycephalic, meaning their faces are shortened. Some have obstructed airways and difficulty breathing. Noise, fatigue or distress should not be dismissed as cute or automatically normal for the breed.
Ask a vet about the individual puppy and its parents, and ask the seller which health screening records are available. A routine examination and a DNA panel answer different questions; neither guarantees a lifetime without disease.
Keep your dog cool, avoid strenuous exercise in warm weather and never leave a dog in a parked vehicle. Adjust walks to conditions and your dog’s comfort rather than following a rigid exercise target.
Breathing distress, collapse or overheating requires urgent veterinary advice. Do not wait for an internet remedy or try to diagnose BOAS from a website. Have an emergency practice number ready before your puppy arrives.
Other concerns may involve skin, eyes, joints and the spine. Keep a lean body condition and discuss diet, activity and symptoms with your vet.