Frequently asked questions.

No. We are a marketplace of vetted independent breeders. When you apply for a puppy you work directly with the breeder — we facilitate the introduction and enforce the standards they agree to meet.

Typically $3,500–$8,000 from a responsible breeder. Standard colors (fawn, brindle, cream) sit on the lower end. Rare colors (blue, lilac, isabella, merle, fluffy, platinum) trend higher and can exceed $12,000. Anything under $2,000 for a purebred Frenchie is almost always a scam.

Puppies are picked up in person from the breeder, or delivered by a bonded pet transport service the breeder trusts. No cargo shipping, no anonymous hand-offs.

Every breeder must publish a written guarantee. Typical tiers are 6-month, 12-month, 24-month, or lifetime genetic. Compare programs side by side on the breeder’s profile page.

Return, refund, and replacement terms are set by each breeder’s written contract. Ask for the full contract before paying a deposit so you know exactly what the program offers.

Every iHeart-verified breeder has passed our 6-pillar audit: health testing, DNA verification, veterinary records, ethical practices, transparency, and lifetime support. Look for the "iHeart Verified" mark on every profile.

DNA color panel, AKC or CKC registration, vet health certificate, first vaccinations record, deworming schedule, microchip number, and the breeder’s written contract. Never accept a puppy without every one of these.

Grab a crate sized to your puppy’s adult weight (16–28 lbs), a cooling mat, a no-pull harness, high-protein puppy food matching what the breeder feeds, and book your first vet visit within 72 hours of pickup.

Fill out the free entry form on our sweepstakes page. One entry unlocks all four drawings: $1,000 pet supplies, $1,500 dog food & snacks, $2,500 trip for two, and the Christmas Eve FREE Frenchie puppy.

Yes. Every friend or family member who enters using your name as their referral gives you one extra ticket in all four drawings. There is no cap.

Contest #1 draws Oct 30, 2026. Contest #2 draws Nov 20, 2026. Contest #3 draws Dec 10, 2026. The Grand Finale is drawn LIVE on Dec 24, 2026, on our Instagram + Facebook pages.

No — all 50 U.S. states are eligible. You must be 18+ and a U.S. resident.

Completely free. No purchase necessary. No credit card, no gimmicks. Read the full Official Contest Rules for the fine print.

Apply through the Become a Breeder page. We review your health testing, contracts, and references before publishing your profile.

Basic listings are free during our launch. Featured and Premium tiers roll out with additional promotion tools and priority placement.

No. You keep 100% of what your buyers pay. Our revenue comes from breeder subscriptions, not puppy sales.

Yes. You get a full breeder dashboard to manage every listing, communicate with applicants, and upload health documents and DNA panels.

Excellent with kids. They’re patient, low-drive, and love being part of a family.

20–40 minutes a day, in cool weather. Never over-exercise a Frenchie in heat — heatstroke is the #1 preventable Frenchie death.

BOAS (breathing), IVDD (spine), allergies, and heat sensitivity are the four big ones. Our Health Center has a full guide on each.

Never in cargo. Only in-cabin with a temperature-controlled airline. Even then, brachycephalic breeds are stressed by air travel — a bonded ground transport is safer.

A healthy, well-bred Frenchie lives 10–14 years. DNA-tested lines from responsible breeders tend to reach the upper end of that range.

Moderate shedders. They blow their coat twice a year (spring + fall). A weekly brushing and a monthly bath keeps it manageable.

No dog is truly hypoallergenic. Frenchies produce less dander than many breeds, but severe allergy sufferers should still meet the breeder’s adult dogs before committing.