Ethel the Jumping Bean
Posted on 10. Jan, 2009 by admin in Blog
If you have a French Bulldog you know hoe energetic they can be at times. Ethel loves to jump. This poses a small problem on how to set up her puppy area. I think I will use a puppy playpen with a lid on it, so she may be discouraged from jumping. I don’t want her bouncing on any of the puppies, or hurting herself. She is such a free spirit, it is so much fun to watch her.
The other day we went to visit Franke and he was barking in the tone of a French Bulldog. It is sort of a bark of a dog and a bark of a seal!! Well doesn’t Linda’s parrot have the sound down pat. Every time Franke barks, so does the bird. It sounded like she had several Frenchies in the other room. We couldn’t help but laugh every time the barking began.
If your just thinking about getting your first French Bulldog, you won’t be sorry. It is unlike any other breed you will ever experience. Well. that’s all until tomorrow…….
Lazy Days
Posted on 09. Jan, 2009 by admin in Blog
Today is day 28 in our French Bulldogs pregnancy. She is very cuddly and has been sleeping a lot today. Of course the weather has a lot to do with this behavior. We are in the middle of several serious bands of snow causing “Lake Effect Snow” storms. I have also been in a pajama day frame of mind. What a better way to spend a cold blustry day then cuddling your little frenchie and dreaming of french Bulldog babies………….ahaaaaa.
The Wait
Posted on 08. Jan, 2009 by admin in Blog
Not much exciting to report on Ethel today. Just the anticipation of the French Bulldog puppies is exciting. Ethel seems just as content as can be. Starting to get just a little ponchy in her belly. Everyone is just waiting for the due date. That’s all for now………
French Bulldog Puppies Daily Update
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 by admin in Blog
Today we beginning chronicling the daily progress of Ethel’s pregnancy. We wanted to share our excitement with all the french bulldog lovers who visit our site.
Today is day 28 of our pregnancy, and there are very little changes at this point. We are, however, in the process of making sure Ethel’s dietary needs are met. The sonogram confirmed the pregnancy, then on day 50 we will have an x-ray to determine the exact number of puppies and approximent date of delivery, which will be taken care of by C-section.
Ethel has not been in the show ring for the past couple months, nor will she be until after the puppies are weaned. Ethel’s health is very important to us. She is our first priority! If you haven’t figured it out yet, we are crazy about our French Bulldogs!
Ethel is Pregnant!
Posted on 06. Jan, 2009 by admin in Blog
We will be writing to keep everyone updated on the progress of Ethel’s pregnancy. Franke and Ethel will be proud parents the beginning of February. Yesterday we had our sonogram done. We were able to confirm pregnancy, and watch the little heartbeats. Due to excess gas in her belly, we cannot give an accurate count on puppies. The excitement in our kennel is like electricity! We will start our regulated diet and vitamin supplements to guarantee the healthiest of circumstances for both mother and pups. We have had great success in breeding our Bulldogs with this specialized diet. Every detail is calculated and started at the precise time during the development of the puppies. We will try to give our readers an accurate account of the daily progress of the pregnancy. Check back to view the progress.
Disaster Preparedness for Frenchies
Posted on 20. Sep, 2008 by admin in Blog
We attended a pet Expo in the park today. And we were very glad we went. The Red Cross was in attendance and they suggested that we be prepared for our pets in case of a disaster. First and formost the easiest thing to start with, but probably one of the most important is to write a info sheet on your dog. If you have more than one dog or pet, write a description of your pet, and health or medical concerns and needs, your vet’s info, and who to contact in casr of an emergency. They suggested putting tjis list where it can be found in your home, and also in your car in case of an accident. Sometimes people get in car accidents while their pets are in the car. If you get taken to the hospital they need to know who to contact to pick up your pet. This really makes sense. And just as we would have snacks and drinks on a trip in case we break down or get lost, we should also have food and water for our pets. It only takes a couple minutes to do these things and yet it provides for the safety and well being of our beloved pets.
Birthday Girl
Posted on 23. Aug, 2008 by admin in Blog
Today is Ethel’s first birthday. She has had such a busy year. Between dog showing, and wedding plans the months have just flown by quickly. Ethel spends most of her time playing with the chihuahuas. Sometimes she even thinks she is one of them. When chihuahua’s play in a group they have their version of a game of tag. One is ”IT” and the others run wildly around chasing the “IT” chihuahua. Well, Etrhel tries to play, and when she runs it somehow isn’t quite as graceful. What a site to behold as her lips flap back and she tucks her behind under, and off she goes….. Of course she runs out of steam long before the chihuahua’s. Over the years we have raised English Bullies, and chihuahua’s, none have ever been quite like Ethel. She can be a handle full at times, since she is so full of energy. The entertainment never stops. And yet, she can be such a lap dog at times. The calmness she shows when traveling and dog showing is amazing. Frenchies are a unique breed. I wouldn’t trade a minute of our first year with Ethel. I look forward to many, many more years. And we will be sharing more stories about our little girl as the next year unfolds. We will be breeding this year and continuing to show her in the fall. So for now we must go, after all we have a birthday to celebrate!!!!
The Frenchie Wedding
Posted on 21. Aug, 2008 by admin in Blog
Well it is finally official……Franke and Ethel exchanged wedding vows or barks on Saturday August 16, 2008. the day was absolutely gorgeous! The wedding party featured our little Chihuahua Cricket as the flower girl, followed by Pepe and Yadi as Best man and maid of honor ( both chihuahua’s), then Pinot and Mini Me ( English Bulldogs, Oliver and Kedah ( English Bulldog and chihuahua), and finally Rosco and Misty (Boxer and Yorkie). All were dressed in tuxedos and satin. The nuptials were performed by Papa C, the Grandfather of the Groom. Followed by a reading from the brother of the Bride. The wedding was attended by over 100 guest with several bringing along their canine pets. The brides dress was from a wonderful company out of New York. The bride and groom were escorted from the alter in their wedding chariot (A wagon).
After the exchanging of the vows the bride and groom were toated with a champagne toast and the releasing of balloons by all the guests. There was a traditional period between the wedding and reception for everyone to take photos. The entire wedding party was very patient during this process. We are still waiting for all the photos from the guests. The news station was there to capture the moment, and it was video taped by several people. We will hopefully have a copy of the video uplaoded on our site for all to enjoy very soon.
After the photo session Franke and Ethel took a short rest and changed into a more casual attire. Ethel wearing a yellow and white sundress. Our cakes were beautiful, we had one for the people to enjoy and one for the canines. The wedding party and their guest truly enjoyed every minute of eating and sharing the cake. Of course the food was also a big hit with all who attended. A little begging was happening all around the reception area. But, of course this was to be expected. As the party continued the DJ arrived and the fun just continued. At this point Franke and Ethel changed into their matching swimsuits. A very skimpy two piece bikini for Ethel and boarding shorts for Franke. Of course the wedding included a pool party also. However, Franke and Ethel didn’t take part in the swimming, but they sure looked cute!
In lieu of gifts we asked our guest to make a donation to our local animal rescue, The Anna Shelter, and of course everyone was very generous. Thanks to all of you!!!! We did receive several darling gifts that were very much appreciated. The day was more wonderful that any of us could have imagined. we wanted it to symbolize not only the union between Ethel and Franke, but between Linda and Jeff and Bill and I as we start off on our journey into breeding our new line of Frenchies. We look forward to many years of success in breeding quality animals. And to also share our love of the breed.
Another Show
Posted on 15. Jun, 2008 by admin in Blog
Today was another show, we were able to get a 2nd place for Franke, and Ethel took winner’s bitch and best of opposite. They looked really good today. Even though it was hot and humid, Ethel and Franke seemed to handle it well. We are taking a couple weeks off before our next show. It can be hard traveling this time of year because of the heat and also family functions. We have some show photos that we will be adding to the website as soon as they are available from the photographer. Thanks for visiting!!!
