Why can’t French Bulldogs mate naturally or breed and reproduce on their own?

Frenchies have been bred down the years to such as an extent that their physical characteristics have changed significantly. While both male (stud) and female (bitch) French Bulldogs can be fertile, they aren’t built to breed naturally.

The reason why French Bulldogs cannot breed on their own is due to the way they have been bred. This has resulted in short legs, a compact body, and narrow hips. The male Frenchie cannot mount the female efficiently to reproduce.

It’s not unheard of, and there will be some examples where two Frenchies have managed to reproduce naturally and by themselves, but it is extremely rare.

This male and female have been spayed / neutered so there’s no chance of them mating naturally.

In fact, a breeder I spoke to even advised that you should not force the issue. If you do, it can lead to the dogs overheating!

It’s not just the Frenchies inability to mate naturally which leads to this reproduction issue. The breeding also means that giving birth is something that also needs human assistance.

The female Frenchie is at great risk of harm if she has a natural birth. The puppies are also at risk of death due to the narrow birth canals.

So, in short, can you breed French Bulldogs naturally? Yes, but it’s almost unheard of and is extremely rare. Most breeders use artificial insemination.

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