In the beginning.......it was in 1993 that I lost my last pug, Toots and I was devastated. 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 has been my rock, thru tough times and more, she has been here to love and be loved, and right next to her were my other "kids"... 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 to a man that enjoys similar interests. We are busy with our newbuild and have accomplished alot. We have a wonderful motorhome that we enjoy, the dogshows are even more enjoyable now. Often times we stay right on the showsite grounds. We spend fun times with other dog folks, learning and growing, however never seems that you can learn enough......We have plans to continue growth with our dogareas in our home....plus expanding somewhat with promising frenchies....I love puppies and the showring, but I love the people I help educate to this breed equally..
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.........
