Toronto Meet Up a Blast!

The Toronto meet up over the weekend was a huge success - those guys sure know how to throw a Frenchie party!  There had to be 50 frenchies at Pawsway on Queens Quay on Sunday - and every one of them was thoroughly adored by their family - and everyone else, for that matter.  What a wonderful experience for a breeder!

I have to say - there are some very hard times as a breeder of French Bulldogs... they are so difficult to get here, and to keep here - especially in the first couple of weeks.  The heart breaking times of losing puppies, or having to rehome the dog you thought was perfect for breeding and you adore because a health test came back less than 110% and 2 years of hopes are dashed (or 5 years of planning as the case may be). Breeding french bulldogs is not for the faint of heart, certainly.

This weekend was a moment where I could stand back and see miracles at work.  I had three generations of my blood sweat and tears there.   There were beautiful dogs of every shape, size and temperment.  There were rescues with wonderful heartwarming stories and 5 month old puppies sharing the love.  Best of all were the owners.  As a breeder I talk to my owners all the time.  I see them when they come to visit and know how proud they are, absolutely.  But to see it on such a scale!!  To see how each person was totally and completely in love with each of their frenchies.... well, no dog show can match the layman shelling out kisses to their slobbering, smiling, panting, completely happy French Bulldog!! Then multiply by 50.  It was a total recharge from everything you lose along the way. 

It made every tear I've shed along the way worthwhile.

T-Dot Frenchie Fun Days

Getting excited about this Sunday's get together for the Toronto meet-up!  Looks like quite a crowd will be there - almost ten of my own dogs, which is always exciting, but more than 20 others - so I'm giddy that I get to look at so many frenchies at the same time!  Yes, I know, but everyone has to have an all-consuming hobby, right.... or is that just me?  Don't tell me; I don't want to know. :))

Tarvaris

So today our muscle man: Tarv is headed back to his regular digs with his co-owners and we'll miss the little testosterone junkie dearly!  It was so nice for me to visit with him without having any girls in heat in the house!! - He says with us here when his other family vacations and when he needs to feel manly and honeymoon ;).  He's a gorgeous boy and I love him and his Mojo (though I have to admit the mojo comes in at a distant second!).  Studs are always an enigma - especially in the Frenchie world, as sometimes you can't tell the difference in behaviour between them and the altered boys; their drive can be so low.  Trust me - no one ever told Tarvaris that French Bulldogs don't like to breed naturally.  In fact I think I can hear him laughing from here. ;)
Studliness and all, he's wonderful boy and, as always, I enjoyed watching all the heads turn as he walks down the street.  Can't help but stare at a Busher Pjlus!!!

CKC Rare French Bulldogs - using AMIaBULL incorrectly as a referral in their website

It has come to or attention that CKC Rare Frenchies (aka Juggernaut Rare French Bulldogs, aka Hennessey's Rare French Bulldogs)is using a statement on their website intimating that AMIaBULL endorses their kennel. Despite written request for it to be removed the postings remain. Please note that AMIaBULL is in no way affiliated with any other kennel and does not recommend, refer, or guarantee the legitmacy of any breeder or dogs other than the ones AMIaBULL themselves produce.

The Good Outweighs the Bad - CKC Rare Frenchies Using AMIaBULL Incorrectly as a Reference

It has come to or attention that CKC Rare Frenchies (aka Juggernaut Reg'd French Bulldogs, aka Hennessey's Rare French Bulldogs, aka CKC rare Color Frenchies)is using a statement on their website intimating that AMIaBULL endorses their kennel. Despite written request for it to be removed the postings remain. Please note that AMIaBULL is in no way affiliated with any other kennel and does not recommend, refer, or guarantee the legitmacy of any breeder or dogs other than the ones AMIaBULL themselves produce.

Buyer Beware

So the same goes for us breeders as with the rest of the universe, some are just plain bad.  I have a bad habit of being too helpful, and assuming good motive and ethics in others.  Problem is it's such a rarity in real life and what's much more common is for people to look out for #1 - whcih unfortunately isn't you or me - and it's not the dogs they're breeding. 

When looking for a breeder PLEASE ask around, call references, check with their vet to see what testing they do.  Talk for 2 hours and see if they start to sigh on the phone because their bored of questions.  Ask about their dogs and if you can get them to stop gushing in 10 minutes of less hang up.  It's a very sad thing, but there are alot of bad apples in the barrel.  Always remeber that all puppies are cute, but you want to love the one you pick for a long long time - so as always caveat emptor!  Believe it or not I get bitten, too - so don't feel you are showing weakness by being super cautious.  And I will try to do what I recommend : assume the worst and make them prove you otherwise.

Wow - Been awhile!

So I won't lie - I have time on my hands becasue the kids are at my Mom's (hooray for Grandma's everywhere) and there are long overdue updates!
Boleyn - a beauty of a blue brindle pied frenchie, born Unicum Buldy Milly, has recently joined the family and I'm estatic to have her bred to Viking this summer.  We'll have every kind of blue out there and I'll be keeping one here for sure!!!
Supreme is up first with Tarvaris and since they're both black brindle pied we'll be having a gorgeous pack of black pieds born early this summer.  I have to find a co-home for one of these babies, as there's no way I'm letting a whole flock of show winners leave here without grabbing one for my show ring!!
We added a handler to the AMIaBULL family (yes, I finally realised that I'll never get there without my 2 kids whistling from the sidelines at my entries)!  Trisha has lots of ring experience and we'll be loading up the shelves with prizes starting this summer!  Look out for AMIaBULL in the ring - we're friendly, but we still kick....  well you know. ;)
Shelby and her daughter Sierra are both matched with Viking this year in the fall and for those of you dying to see more fawn and RED - here they come!!!  Reservation lists are short and don't last so don't hesitate!  It's been awhile for fawn and red, I know, but this is THE year!