Hi, we have a beautiful KC registered French bulldog who is 2 years old and has such a good temperament. I’m wanting to stud him as he would make the most beautiful pups but have no idea where to start. Is there any body who has any advice for me, any websites that may help or anyone that may be interested in studding him? We are in Sheffield.

Before you can even consider it, you need to get him health tested.  There are quite a few genetic tests for frenchies, but of the utmost importance are x-rays - hips and spine to check for hip dysplasia and any spinal abnormalities which the breed is very prone too, and very good at hiding - and getting his respiratory status assessed.  He should also be clear of any allergies, and all of these things apply for any bitch he might be mated to as well.  There are so many frenchies with health problems that each and every one being bred from absolutely MUST have every health test done.  The breed is unfortunately a train wreck health-wise, thanks to all the people who haven't bothered.

Temperament is certainly important, with so many argumentative, resource guarding, reactive frenchies around too, but health is top priority for these guys.

Usually the way forward IF you have an outstanding example of the breed, would be for him to be seen being successful (Championship?) in the show ring.  And even then, if his sire is still alive, people would tend to take their bitches to him, not always to a son.

And then we are into testing (a whole other ballgame), and then to the realistic point that unless you have a popular winning dog there, once used he'd be looking for the 'next bitch' to mate, who, again unless he's an outstanding dog, won't be there I'm afraid.

You'd do far better to leave letting him be used at public stud , to equally outstanding bitches (are you knowledgeable enough to know which bitch is that and whether their bloodlines should 'nick'?) to the experts and just love him for the great dog you obviously feel he is!!

We tended to use our males within our own bitches long before offering them at very limited public stud - to top quality bitches.  Fact is we turned away more enquiries than we accepted as we only wanted our stud dogs involved in producing good quality puppies.

Click on "More about health" on this link from the KC. https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/search/breeds-a-to-z/breeds/utility/french-bulldog/

This is what it says about French Bulldog health testing:

Priority health schemes and tests

The Kennel Club's Assured Breeders must use the following (or equivalent) schemes, tests and advice. All other breeders are strongly advised to also use these.

    Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (The Kennel Club and University of Cambridge)

Important health schemes and tests

We strongly recommend that all breeders, both assured breeders (ABs) and non ABs, use the following (or equivalent) schemes, tests and advice.

    Eye screening scheme (BVA/KC/ISDS)
    DNA test - HC-HSF4 - part of The Kennel Club’s DNA Testing Services* (see below). Find lists of tested dogs
    Participation in French Bulldog Health Scheme
    Check inbreeding calculators

Other health schemes and tests available

    DNA test - HUU - part of The Kennel Club’s DNA Testing Services
    Risk test (DNA based) - DM - Find lists of tested dogs

I also kinda think that anyone who talks about "studding" should not be allowed to breed

He may, in your eyes (don't we all think we have the best ) be an exceptional example of his breed BUT it takes two to tango and unless put to the 'right bitch' may not throw his qualities.  I knew of a top dog in my main breed who never really did that - his unshown brother was a far more successful stud dog.  Them's the breaks.