Before I met Zero, I’ll admit… I didn’t know much about French Bulldogs.

Back in Korea, my family raised a Maltese, and most of the dogs I saw around were small, fluffy pups—Maltese, Poodles, or the kind you’d picture when someone says “cute dog.” You know, the ones that look like little plushies 🧸.

But after moving to Australia, I started noticing a totally different kind of pup.

There were small, grey furballs with ears that popped up and flopped down, solid little tanks of dogs with snub noses who snorted their way past me. I didn’t even know their breed back then—but one, in particular, kept catching my eye.

French Bulldogs.

But here’s the funny part… I was kind of scared of them at first 😅.

Something about the word “bulldog” felt intimidating. Their deep-set eyes, chunky build, and the way their paws thudded on the ground when they walked—it made me imagine all sorts of nonsense like, “If one bit me, would I still have my arm?” (💀 Totally irrational, I know.)

I even tried to Google the type of image that used to scare me… but guess what? I can’t find a single intimidating Frenchie photo anymore. They’re all just too cute now. I’m obsessed. Among all those tough-looking furballs, I met my Frenchie—Zero—and everything changed. 💙

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🚗 The Day We Found Zero

One day, I stumbled upon a puppy adoption post on a Korean community site here in Australia.

There was a photo of five little pups in a row—but one, in particular, caught my eye. She had his paws resting on the edge and was gazing up at the breeder with the softest eyes. That was it. That’s the one. I’m getting him.

(Plot twist: That pup was already adopted. 💔)

The breeder sent over updated photos of the remaining three. Two were brown, and one was a gray-and-white mix, sitting quietly in the back with a shiny bling bling little gaze.

That gray baby behind? Yup. That was Zero.

He barely even showed up in the first photo, but now? I can’t imagine seeing anyone but him.

The very next morning, my husband and I were up at 8am, nervous and excited, buzzing with questions like:

“Are we really getting a dog?”

“What are Frenchies even like?!”

We met the breeder at West Ryde Park, and I’ll never forget the sight—he came walking up with a bright blue basket, three tiny pups inside. 🧺💨

Zero had one floppy ear, looking all sweet and calm (spoiler: he’s not 😈), and we instantly fell in love. The two brown pups were a lot more talkative. Zero just looked at us with that face and boom. Done deal.

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🛒 Puppy Starter Kit — Day One Essentials

After scooping him up, we made a quick detour to the nearby Petbarn and Kmart for the longest puppy haul of our lives. It was our first time stepping foot into a pet store in Australia, and wow—we were clueless!

Here’s what we got (with some affiliate links where possible!):

1. Food: Started with the breeder’s leftovers, then transitioned to Royal Canin French Bulldog Puppy Dog Food
2. Pee Pads: Kmart, $20 for 100 pads (Kmart)
3. Crate, Bed, Bowls: All Kmart — the bed we picked based on touch & softness
4. Water Bottle: We worried about his flat snout, so we bought a hanging water bottle like the kind hamsters use (Amazon)
5. Toys: …too many to count 😂
6. Health: Flea/tick/worm tablets initially, but the vet said with regular vaccinations, they weren’t needed (we ended up tossing the meds unused 😅)

💬 I’ll be linking exact items we used throughout the blog — check them out if you’re prepping for your own pup!

** Affiliate links included. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you

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Funny story. We were tossing around name ideas—Coke, Cola (we drink Coke Zero like it’s water lol), but when we called out “Zero”… he looked up right at us. Locked eyes.

That was it. Name chosen. ✔️

Now, “Zero” holds so much more meaning, but we’ll save that story for another post. 😉

And that’s how we met the tiny, floppy-eared Frenchie who completely flipped my idea of what “a dog” could be.

Turns out… what you don’t know can seem scary at first. But once you get close, that fear? It usually turns into love. 💞

Welcome to Zero’s world 🐾

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