Show Dogs
Posted on 12. Jan, 2008 by admin in Blog
This is a place where you can keep up with up our newest prize puppy, Ethel, and her journey to super stardom!
Harlequin’s Mademoiselle Ethel will be making her debut in the show ring at the end of March. She is in the training process, and loving every minute of these activities. She absolutely loves riding in cars, and going out in public. She truly has been a joy. Getting in to the frenchies has returned a passion that we thought was lost to us after we stopped showing our bullies. It is wonderful to get a second chance. All we can say is…..Look out world, here comes Ethel!!!!!
Puppies
Posted on 12. Jan, 2008 by admin in Blog
We are expecting a litter in February 2009! We are very excited and we will post photos as soon as possible.
When we have puppies a deposit is required to hold a puppy. Also to be placed on a wait list a deposit is required. The deposit amount is $500.00 which is non-refundable. This helps with serious inquiries only. You can then let us know the sex and color you are looking for. When we have a litter we will match our wait list with the pups available. You will be contacted and given the details of the puppy you have requested, including photos. The deposit amount comes off the price of the puppy. Of course we cannot guarantee how long it will take to match your special request. An estimated time line will be given before we accept a deposit. We accept Cashier Checks or personal checks. We would hold the checks for two weeks to make sure they clear. We do not accept credit card checks. We have a contract that we will make available at the time of deposit, this must be completed and returned before time of purchase. We offer a one year health guarantee from any genetic life threatening disease. Our puppies include full AKC registration. The buyer must also agree that the puppy will not be resold to a commercial facility, puppy broker, pet shop, or puppy mill.
Frenchie Facts
Posted on 12. Jan, 2008 by admin in Blog
It is believed that the Frenchie’s origin was from a English Bulldog and a toy breed. The goal was to create a lap dog. The breed was taken to France from England by lacemakers. In 1897 the French Bulldog Club of America was formed. In 1898 the first French bulldog Specialty show was held at the Waldorf-Astoria. The rest is history……….
Frenchies love to be the center of attention. training can be easy if you make it fun. It has always been our experience that the bully breeds are intelligent, but very stubborn. Playtime is probably a frenchie’s favorite activity. It is very important to begin socializing your frenchie from a very early age. We take our puppy to visit the neighbors and friends. This way they are exposed to different people of all ages, including children and the neighbors pets. Always keep a close eye when around children or other animals. not only for their protection, but for your frenchies safety as well.
One of the things we love about the breed is that they require very little grooming, exercise, and overall maintenence. They are very active in play and enjoy going out for a walk. They also enjoy a nap on your lap just as much. They love being part of the family.
Frenchies snore quite loud at times. This is typical of most bully breeds. They, unfortunately, also tend to be very proficent at passing gas!
Always keep your frenchie out of the heat during the summer months and warmer weather. They enjoy being outdoors, but this must be done in moderation during these times of the year. Keep them nice and cool, with plenty of water. Frenchies are a house dog, and should never be left outdoors unattended for long periods. Because of their free spirit, we don’t recommend letting them outdoors without a fenced yard or on a lead. They do tend to have a mind of their own!
A frenchies back is very delicate. You should avoid allowing your frenchie to jump off furniture. Their spine is delicate because of their compact size.
Swimming is another problem for Frenchies. They love water, but due to being top heavy, they don’t swim well. They will go under head first, and bottom up. Never leave them unattended near a water source.
Always use a high quality kibble for your Frenchie. we raise all our pups and adults on Royal Canin. They are weaned on the Baby Dog formula, then we keep them on the Small Breed Puppy, and move into the Small Breed Adult at one year of age. If you use a quality food you don’t need to worry about vitamin supplements.
The frenchie has a distinct ear. It is different from the English Bulldog in the size and shape of the ear. The English has a rose ear, which is not always the healthiest ear to have in a dog. They tend to be tight and are prone to yeast type bacteria. The Frenchie has a large bat ear. If not for the bat ear, the frenchie would be a miniature English Bulldog.
Frenchies are very smart, but also very willful. They are loving and loyal to their families, and this makes them a good watch dog. We have found that they have a unique bark. Sometimes it reminds us of the sound that a seal makes.
From our experience, Frenchies are very good with children and other dogs. We have several little pet chihuahua’s sharing our home with our frenchie. Ethel’s best friend is a 3 lb. chihuahua. She is very gentle when playing with the little dogs.
Grooming is very easy with the Frenchies. It is important to keep the heavy creases or folds on their face clean. Also frequent nail trimming is a must. They shed very little.
Helpful Hints
Posted on 12. Jan, 2008 by admin in Blog
This is a place where we will provide tips about how to properly care for, or breed, your French Bulldog.
If you want a Frenchie to breed because you think you will make money, then you are making a mistake. Breeding should not be taken lightly. If you still think you want to breed, then the following tips may be helpful.
We cannot stress enough that breeding your Frenchie should be taken very serious. This is not an easy process. The well being of your Frenchie is the most important thing to consider. Do not breed without first educating yourself. Talk to experienced breeders, your vet, and read all that you can on the subject. It is very important to have a good vet that you know and trust. We could never have breed Bulldogs for the past twenty years if we didn’t have our vet by our side. We have become friends with a mutual respect for one another. This is priceless!
You should breed for health and temperment. Breeding can be very expensive. It can involve artificial inseminating, and a guaranteed C-section. It is important to give proper diet and exercise during pregnancy. Once the pups are born is when the real work begins…. You must be prepared to help nurse the pups every 2-3 hours for the first week.
To determine pregnancy a sonogram can be performed around the 26th day. Otherwise, an x-ray in the last week of prgnancy can determine the number of pups. We have had X-rays done and they didn’t give the correct number of pups. Sometimes the image bounces back before it penetrates deep enough to give an accurate count. I’m not a vet, but I think it has to do with the speed of the film and also the density of the dog.
Welcome
Posted on 09. Jan, 2008 by admin in Blog
Welcome you to our new site. We have been involved in the “Bully” world for 20 years. We want to share our love and enthusiasm for the breed with all of you. We got our start with the help of Blue Grass Kennels, where we aquired our beautiful Frenchies. We wanted only the best for new line of frenchies. This site will also include our puppies for sale when they are available. We welcome comments and questions. We have a helpful hints section, if you would like to contribute, just send us an email. Harlequin Frenchies looks forward to your visit!
Jacquie &Bill Linda & Jeff
