Awful breeder …
We thought we purchased a healthy beautiful frenchie from TomKings. Unfortunately my best friend after three years was diagnosed with a terminal genetic neurological disease. We were left with tens of thousands dollars of pet bills to keep him comfortable and are limited time with our angel. I would NOT get one of their puppies. As you can read below their response , they say we have to remember these are living beings! I am fully aware- Hank is like my baby so the breeder does not understand how WE are feeling! Our baby is sick and there is nothing we can do to help him. He is terminal (diagnosed at 2 and currently 3) and our only option is to keep him comfortable. Hank is in a stroller instead of walking, our house we have completely made disabled family for him and I love him everyday. I spend every minute with him I can so please don't tell me to remember he is a living beings. He is my baby, that your breeding hurt.
By L C.
Response from TomKings French Bulldog Kennel - New York· Jan 9, 2026
Dear Lori, We are truly sorry for everything that Hank and your family are going through. We know how incredibly difficult it must be to see him suffer, and we can only imagine the emotional and financial burden this has placed on you and your family. Hank’s condition is an extremely rare neurological disease that we have never encountered before in any of our dogs. His parents have always been healthy, and this is something that we could not have predicted. Despite our strict breeding practices and regular genetic testing, some conditions can still develop unexpectedly. We’ve already informed our breeding expert about Hank’s case, and he’s reviewing the bloodline to make informed decisions moving forward. We are committed to learning from this situation and doing everything we can to reduce the risk of similar issues in the future. We must also remember that we are working with living beings, and despite our best efforts and intentions, unforeseen health issues can still arise. Our dogs are like family to us, and their health and well-being are always our top priority, including Hank's. Please know that we are still here for you if you need anything at all. Warm regards, Lilla TomKings