French Bulldog vaccination schedule
A general French Bulldog puppy vaccination schedule by age, with what each vaccine protects against. Schedules for the US, the UK and the EU. Your vet sets the actual one.
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Questions
When should my French Bulldog start vaccinations?
Most French Bulldog puppies start their first DHPP between 6 and 8 weeks in the US, or 6 to 9 weeks in the UK and EU. Use the form above with your puppy's age and country to see the next-due date.
Why does brachycephalic anatomy matter for vaccinations?
Frenchies can react more strongly to closely-spaced injections and to anesthesia. Vaccines themselves are fine, but if your pup gets sleepy or sore after a shot, ask your vet about spacing the next visits.
Should I space my Frenchie's vaccines?
Some vets default to spacing for brachycephalic breeds, especially after a noticeable reaction. The schedule above is the standard timeline; your vet adapts visit spacing within it.
Does my French Bulldog need leptospirosis?
In the US, yes: since 2024 the AAHA vaccination guidelines list leptospirosis as a core vaccine for all dogs, with two doses from 12 weeks of age and a booster every year. In the UK it is part of the usual puppy course. Elsewhere it is core where the disease is present (WSAVA), so ask your vet. Living mostly indoors does not change this: the guidelines no longer sort dogs by lifestyle for this vaccine.
Same schedule for a French Bulldog mix?
Yes. The core vaccines are the same for purebreds and mixes: DHPP, leptospirosis in the US (AAHA), and rabies where the law or travel requires it. Vaccines such as Lyme and Bordetella depend on lifestyle and region, not breed. The schedule above works for any French Bulldog mix.