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The iHeart Frenchies Standard

Every breeder in our network must meet 6 non-negotiable pillars before we approve them. Here’s exactly how we vet.

Five visual trust marks. Awarded to breeders and listings that meet our published criteria. When you see these badges, you know exactly what they mean.

Verified Breeder Health Checked Delivery Ready Puppy Promise Certified Photography

Verified Breeder

I Heart Verified Breeder™

Identity, kennel, and references verified.

This breeder has completed a full verification pack: identity, business filing, a kennel walkthrough (video or in-person), a documented health-testing history, and at least two independent buyer references. Verification is manual, not automated.

Government-verified identity
Kennel walkthrough completed
OFA / DNA test results on file
Minimum two vetted buyer references
Responds to platform messages within 48 hours

Health Checked

I Heart Health Checked™

Every puppy exam is signed by a licensed DVM.

Puppies in this program leave home only after a comprehensive veterinary exam. The health certificate includes vaccinations, deworming, cardiac auscultation, and a BOAS assessment — signed by a licensed DVM within seven days of pickup.

Signed veterinary health certificate
Age-appropriate vaccinations & deworming
Cardiac auscultation completed
BOAS assessment on file
Written health guarantee

Delivery Ready

I Heart Delivery Ready™

Verified ground transport or flight-nanny available.

This breeder works with pre-vetted ground pet couriers or flight nannies for safe, temperature-controlled puppy delivery. Cargo shipping without a nanny is never permitted — it violates our marketplace standards.

Verified pet-courier partnership
Temperature-controlled crates
Real-time tracking to the buyer
Never before 8 weeks, ideally 10–12
No cargo-only shipments

Puppy Promise

I Heart Puppy Promise™

Written health guarantee and lifetime breeder support.

A written contract accompanies every puppy: minimum one-year genetic health guarantee, a transparent refund and replacement policy, and a commitment from the breeder to take the puppy back at any point in life if the family can no longer keep them.

Written contract at pickup
Minimum one-year health guarantee
Take-back-for-life clause
Clear refund and replacement policy
Direct breeder-to-family communication

Certified Photography

I Heart Certified Photography™

Listings meet our photography standard.

Every listing under this program follows the IHeartFrenchies Photography Standard: five required angles per puppy, natural lighting, clean backgrounds, parents shown, and a short in-motion video. Certified breeders receive the future I Heart Frenchies Photography Kit.

Full-body profile shot
Front-facing headshot
Three-quarter turn
Playtime candid
Both parents shown + short video

Meet breeders who carry these marks.

Every verified breeder in our directory earned these standards through documentation — not marketing.

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