The Short Version
Some of the links on this site are affiliate links. That means if you click one and buy something, we earn a small commission — at absolutely no extra cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the store.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that track when someone clicks through from our site and makes a purchase. The retailer or service provider pays us a small percentage of the sale as a referral fee. You never pay more because of this — it's a cost the company covers, not you.
On this site, affiliate links may appear in:
- Product recommendations within articles
- Resource pages and buying guides
- Food and supplement reviews
- Tool and gear recommendations
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Running a site like this takes time and money — hosting, research, writing, and keeping everything accurate and up to date. Affiliate commissions help cover those costs and keep Spike's Frenchie Guide free for every Frenchie owner who needs it.
We will never put a paywall on our health information or care guides. Affiliate links are one way to make that possible.
Our Promise to You
This is the part that matters most. Here is what we commit to:
- Honest recommendations only. We only link to products we have researched and genuinely believe are good for French Bulldogs and their owners.
- Commission never decides what we recommend. If a product pays a higher commission but isn't great for Frenchies, we won't recommend it. Period.
- If it's not good enough for Spike, it's not good enough for your dog. That's the standard we hold ourselves to.
- We'll tell you when a link is an affiliate link. Transparency is not optional for us — it's the whole point of this page.
- No fake reviews, no inflated claims. If a product has downsides, we'll mention them.
Programs We Participate In
We may earn commissions through the following types of affiliate programs:
- Amazon Associates — Amazon's affiliate program for products we recommend that are available on their platform
- Pet food and supplement companies — Direct partnerships with brands that make products specifically for French Bulldogs and similar breeds
- Pet insurance providers — Referral programs from insurance companies we believe offer fair coverage for brachycephalic breeds
- Pet supply retailers — Other online stores that carry products we recommend
As this site grows, we may join additional programs. This page will always reflect our current partnerships.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. We believe in full transparency about any financial relationship between this site and the products or services we mention.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or want to know whether a specific link is an affiliate link, just ask. You can reach us at: [email protected]