In the beginning.......it was in 1993 that I lost my last pug, Toots and  I was devastated.   Because my exhusband was not a loving companion, I relied on my children and Toots  for the warmth in my life.    My  constant shadow was gone, my home  was very lonely, and  I yearned for a furry face to kiss and love.  While reading a dog magazine, I came across a picture of a frenchie with his owner.   At that moment I was smitten.  I began a  frantic search for a frenchie, and within 3 weeks I was the estatic owner of my first french bulldog, Louie........  Please,  though I was very fortunate that Louie had no health issues.....research research and more research BEFORE you adopt a french bulldog......do not rush into purchasing any dog, make sure you really are ready for a puppy, check health issues, become EDUCATED, before you buy!  .......So on with my story....... For the first year and a half, Louie reigned supreme, learning tricks and entertaining everyone that stopped by.  Well, one just wasn't enough, and eventually I added more frenchies to my family.  My second frenchie was Prissy.....a pied girl that I adored...she was my baby in furry clothing......Since then I have had many wonderful frenchies, all like kids, all different and unique.  The queen of my heart is Tutti, Queen Supreme....(aka Tori...Ch. Shann's Toy Story) she goes everywhere with me.....sleeps with me, she is the head Bitch!  Tuttie helped me get through several years before and during  a bitter divorce, she was there to love and be loved, and right next to her were my other "kids"...all loving quietly as only they can.   Many of you understand what loving a dog is like, uncomplaining, selfless, never criticizing...........
  Over the years I began showing my frenchies, Prissy, my little pied girl was the first of them. Although I am not a professional, my frenchies and I have done very well in the show ring.  I have shown several frenchies to their championships, one in particular, Ch. Shann's Goodtime At Crestagard, became a TopTen competitor, no small feat for a small hobby breeder.
      I worked for a gastroenterologist 3 days a week, but am now retired.   Before that I worked 10 years in the veterinary field, so I have alot of animal exposure, I've worked with exotics, birds, reptiles, and of course dogs, cats, and small mammals.  I also was lucky enough to own horses most of my life, doing some showing, but my love was trail riding.  However, frenchies have consumed so much of my off time, that I placed my last aged mare and devote much of myself to my dogs and gardens.  I participated in the Master Gardner program, and did some private gardening for others.   Recently, I remarried, a wonderful man that enjoys similar interests.  We are in the process of establishing a new home, with lots of gardening and landscaping to do.  We are also currently building a nice barn for all the tractors and farm equipment to go with it.......someday maybe even horses again along with chickens........       
  Well now you know quite a bit about me, I hope that it will add to the experience of my website.  I have made many good friends through my frenchies, and I  thank God  for that magazine picture so many years ago.........