Heidi Ellie S.
I bought 2 blue Merle puppies from…
I bought 2 blue Merle puppies from them. Both are healthy, and well socialized. I wish I hadn’t purchased them. It wasn’t worth the hassle or expense. Everyone on their team is nice. I was quoted $9000 per puppy and told that included everything including travel expenses. Then I was told there were “unexpected import expenses” and that it was more than the quoted flight. Instead of honoring the agreed amount they quoted me they passed on all travel expenses. For each puppy it was 5,000 more plus $850 more to get AKC registration. Plus the pet passport didn’t have all of the vet care in English in a clear way. It’s taking 6 months to get my puppies akc registered. I also bought a 3rd puppy from a local breeder 1 hour away. It was only $5000 for my female pied fluffy frenchie. The local breeder sent me akc & vet info in an email and it was SO much easier. Bottom line Tom kings puppies are NOT worth it. There is no way I would go through that again! They kept adding more expenses in the travel department and I’m still really upset that I paid $14,000 per puppy!! Don’t do it!
Response from TomKings French Bulldog Kennel - New YorkMay 11, 2026
Dear Heidi, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly sorry to read that, despite your puppies being healthy and well socialized, the overall process left you feeling disappointed and upset. That is never the experience we want any TomKings family to have. We take concerns like this very seriously, especially when they relate to pricing, travel arrangements, import-related costs, documentation, and AKC registration. Our goal is always to communicate clearly and transparently before, during, and after adoption, and we are sorry if any part of that process felt unclear, frustrating, or different from what you expected. Because each international travel situation can involve different airline, customs, broker, and registration requirements, some details may vary depending on timing, destination, and official regulations. That said, we fully understand how stressful unexpected costs or delays can feel, and we would very much like the opportunity to review your case carefully. Please contact us directly at [email protected] so our team can look into the exact timeline, documentation, invoices, and registration process. We want to better understand what happened and do everything we reasonably can to address your concerns. We are grateful that your puppies are healthy and well socialized, and we are sorry that the adoption experience did not feel as smooth and positive as it should have. Thank you again for your feedback, we will use it to improve our communication and support for future families. Warm regards, Lilla



