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French Bulldog Magazine | March 2015 | 1

EditorTheo KoekemoerBased in South Africa, Theo’s involvement with French Bulldogs date back to the early 1980s. He is a specialist Bulldog judge.

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Our cover dog Contents

5. From the Editor24. Sketches by Deborah46. Sketches by Stanislaw Wesolowski53. Education57, Juniors74 New Litters80 Stud Dogs86 Designers96. Advertising100. Kara Gordon Challenge

4 | March 2015| French Bulldog Magazine


Theo KTheo K| FROM THE EDITOR

A big thank you to everyone who has supported the magazine with advertisements.

Please continue to support the magazine with your ads. At only $25 its cheaper than entries at most shows. At $75 we will also send you a print copy. Without paid ad-vertisements no magazine could be sustainable.

Also a big thank you to Andria Haskins for finding the time to write an article for us on Junior Handling.

Our cover dog is all the way from South America. Thank you Yamila Pascal Brola.

Interesting to note that the French Bulldog was officially recognized by the AKC in 1898.

Enjoy this issue.

Theo














Sketches by Debbie

Deborah Morrison-Teirney| SKETCHES


Sketches by Debbie




“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated”

Mahatma Gandhi

We at French Bulldog Rescue SA are dedicated to

the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of French Bulldogs in South Africa.

Our goal is to place happy, healthy French Bulldogs in

forever homes. We strive to educate prospective owners about this wonderful breed. Discourage

unethical breeding and help people to understand French Bulldogs and their specific needs.

• Dale Neves 083 326 1819 – [email protected] • Tessa Roodt 082 572 4826 – [email protected]


“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated”

Mahatma Gandhi

We at French Bulldog Rescue SA are dedicated to

the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of French Bulldogs in South Africa.

Our goal is to place happy, healthy French Bulldogs in

forever homes. We strive to educate prospective owners about this wonderful breed. Discourage

unethical breeding and help people to understand French Bulldogs and their specific needs.

• Dale Neves 083 326 1819 – [email protected] • Tessa Roodt 082 572 4826 – [email protected]












ColoursTheo K| EDUCATION

All colors are acceptable according to the AKC breed standard, with the exception of solid black, mouse, liver, black and tan, black and white, and white with black, which are disqualifications.

Black means black without a trace of brindle.

Any non standard colors are considered a disqualifi-cation as per the AKC Breed Standard.

In some countries such as South Africa there is no disqualifications in breed standards. In this case a black dog would wouldn’t be disqualified but the black would be considered a fault.





My name is Andria Haskins, better known to my friends and family as Andi. I will be 17 years old in April. I have grown up in a very dog-loving home, and as a tiny child we had 2 Staffies Tessa and Zak, and later 2 Great Danes Charlotte and Josephine. My parents have Irish Wolfhounds. I have a Saluki, who was the start of my Junior Handling career. In my early handling days I showed quite a few friend’s Irish Wolfhounds, Afghans and Daschunds.

Over the past couple of years I have been given many wonderful breeds to show to widen my ex-perience: English Springer Spaniels, a top winning English Pointer, Dalmatians, a Pharoah Hound, Wei-meraners, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Labradors, Gold-en Retrievers, Whippets, Borzois, Siberian Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Corgis, Basenjis, Bull Terri-ers, Bulldogs, Papillons, Pomeranians, Chow Chows, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos, Poodles, Boxers, Do-bermans, Great Danes, Rottweilers, Schipperkes, Shiba Inus, Newfoundlands, Bearded Collies and an Affenpinscher.

As a Junior Handler you are expected to be able to handle any dog from any group, so I have been lucky enough to gain experience with all these dif-ferent dogs, showing in both the breed ring, as well as the Junior Handling classes.

Andria HaskinsAndria Haskins| JUNIOR HANDLING


Andria Haskins


Andria Haskins

Having grown up with dogs, I always accompanied my parents to training, and later to shows. Because of my love for them, I guess I just always absorbed what was going on around me. Being old enough to take my Saluki through Puppy School and Social-isation was definitely a high point. Working hard on the relationship, understanding and later towards obedience. The basics that have stood out for me are knowing and understanding your dog’s fears, and how best to work and reassure them.

I got involved in the basics of show training 11 years ago. I learned from watching and trying things out. I was given help from patient friends and various trainers. This included show preparation, setting up your dog correctly, moving your dog at the correct pace. Later a lot of my focus was on the require-ments for Junior Handling, which are far more ex-tensive than breed classes.

In Junior Handling the handler is judged on their handling abilities and skills. Whereas in breed class-es, the dogs are judged for conformation. Show-ing dogs is a super sport for dog-loving children. It means you get out into the fresh air, having fun building your relationship with your dogs, and spending time with like-minded friends. It is a good place to learn about winning, losing, fairness and good sportsmanship.

Andria HaskinsAndria Haskins| JUNIOR HANDLING


Andria Haskins

Andria Haskins| JUNIOR HANDLING

One of the best ways to introduce friends to the sport is to invite them to come along to a show and ex-plain how it all works, and let them watch and learn.

As much as it is jolly hard work, it is interesting to learn about the techniques for different breeds of dogs. I have learned so much from trainers over the years about, bathing, grooming and preparing dif-ferent breeds for the ring. I also have friends who I have helped to prepare and show Afghan Hounds, and that is certainly a lot of hard work, but loads of fun.

As a young child, my very first big win was Child Handler of the Year, at our Best of the Best Competi-tion, with a friend’s Standard Wire Daschund, under an International Judge. It was a very special win for me, and I was presented with a beautiful crystal tro-phy and lots of lovely presents.


Andria HaskinsRianne Veldkamp| HEALTH

Andria Haskins


The organisers and sponsors are normally very generous with their prizes for Children and Junior events, and it does keep us motivated and it’s fun to win dog-related goodies.

Our KUSA Nationals in 2012 was a big event for me. I was awarded Reserve Junior National Handler of the Year, with my Saluki Cemal. It was such a thrill as I had worked so hard with him from a tiny puppy, as well as my first time at Nationals. I have been award-ed my provincial colours for Junior Handling for the past 3 years in succession, and this too has been a major high point of my showing career.

My first ever All-Breeds Best In Show with AM/CAN/SA Champion Seasyde Hollywood – Rodayo, a friend’s English Pointer at Highway Kennel Club in Durban, her first BIS in South Africa, and mine too – what a feeling! Later in the year, we had another super win with a Best In Show at All-Breed Roode-poort & Districts Kennel Championship Show.

I have awesome parents and friends who have ex-tensively supported my interest, and we try to at-tend as many shows as possible, even traveling across South Africa, when school timetables allow. I work pretty hard in term and exam time, so I plan to put in extra effort when I know a busy show week-end is on the calendar.

Andria Haskins| JUNIOR HANDLING

Andria Haskins


This is my hobby, my sport and my passion, so I make time to ensure I plan properly to get sufficient study and assignment time.

I look forward to the Show Season for 2015 !

Andria Haskins Andria HaskinsAndria Haskins| JUNIOR HANDLING


ADOPT...Give them a voice




Ethical BreedingDale Neves| ETHICAL BREEDING

The terms “ethical breeder” and “responsible breed-er” are used widely in the pedigree dog world. But what exactly constitutes an ethical producer of dogs? An ethical breeder is someone whose num-ber one goal is to better the breed.

What does that mean exactly? With the ideal spec-imen firmly established in the breeder’s mind, he/she then works towards producing dogs that most resemble the standard. There is no such thing as the “perfect dog”, but it is the goal of ethical breeders to try to get as close to perfection as is possible. The de-sire of those who are seriously involved in pedigree dogs is to see each breed--as a whole--continue to improve generation after generation and reach that pinnacle of perfection known as the standard. This is what is meant by “bettering the breed”.

How do responsible breeders go about bettering the breed, and how can you tell which breeders are good? When you decide on a specific breed, one that you feel would be a good fit for your life and family, the next step is to begin thorough research.

Through your research, you will learn what to look for in a dog of your chosen breed, what health is-sues are of particular concern to your breed, and general practices of those involved in your breed.



Ethical BreedingDale Neves| ETHICAL BREEDING

There are specifics of each breed, and those specifics must be brought into consideration when choosing a breeder. However, there are a number of general things you should look for in any breeder. To follow is an “ethical breeder protocol”, and notes:

The ethical breeder’s main desire is to better the breed. They breed for the love of the dogs and be-cause they want to see the breed flourish in the fu-ture. That means they only breed those dogs that have traits of value to the breed to pass on to prog-eny. Each generation should be at least as good as the previous, and ideally it should be better.

The ethical breeder carefully screens all breeding stock for health problems. Health concerns vary from breed to breed, and recommended health tests will therefore vary (this is why it is extremely important for a prospective buyer to be aware of the health concerns related to their breed of choice, so that they know what health tests to ask about when interviewing breeders).

The ethical breeder is usually involved heavily in the sport of pedigree dogs, whether in conforma-tion, obedience, field trials, herding, etc. Stay away from breeders who bash organized dog sports and say they stay away from competition because of politics.


There are specifics of each breed, and those specifics must be brought into consideration when choosing a breeder. However, there are a number of general things you should look for in any breeder. To follow is an “ethical breeder protocol”, and notes:

The ethical breeder’s main desire is to better the breed. They breed for the love of the dogs and be-cause they want to see the breed flourish in the fu-ture. That means they only breed those dogs that have traits of value to the breed to pass on to prog-eny. Each generation should be at least as good as the previous, and ideally it should be better.

The ethical breeder carefully screens all breeding stock for health problems. Health concerns vary from breed to breed, and recommended health tests will therefore vary (this is why it is extremely important for a prospective buyer to be aware of the health concerns related to their breed of choice, so that they know what health tests to ask about when interviewing breeders).

The ethical breeder is usually involved heavily in the sport of pedigree dogs, whether in conforma-tion, obedience, field trials, herding, etc. Stay away from breeders who bash organized dog sports and say they stay away from competition because of politics.

Ethical Breeding

Dale Neves| ETHICAL BREEDING


Ethical Breeding Ethical Breeding

This usually signifies that the breeder’s dogs just can’t cut it in the show ring/trial field.

The ethical breeder does not breed only pets. Al-though the law of averages will always dictate that pet quality puppies end up many times in even the most carefully planned litters, the goal of the ethi-cal breeder is to produce the best dog possible. “Pet” puppies are generally defined as those that lack cer-tain important qualities and are therefore not good breeding/showing prospects, but would make hap-py, healthy pets for people who are only looking for companionship.

The ethical breeder screens prospective buyers very carefully. They ask a lot of questions to be sure that their puppies only end up in the best of homes.

The ethical breeder guarantees each puppy sold. The guarantee should cover such things as health and temperament, and should have no expiration date.

The ethical breeder is knowledgeable about their breed and will answer questions and concerns re-garding the dogs willingly and openly.

The ethical breeder’s premises are neat and clean.

Dale Neves| ETHICAL BREEDING


Dogs are well exercised, happy and healthy. Ken-nel runs are roomy and comfortable. Dogs are up-to-date on inoculations, well-fed and well-groomed. There is no excuse for dirty, matted, skinny, or un-der-exercised dogs. If these things are obvious, look elsewhere for a puppy. A breeder should never have more dogs than they can physically care well for.

Ethical breeders will not use a dog that has any health issue whatsoever for the purpose of breed-ing.

Ethical breeders will not sell puppies to people knowing that they have health problems.

Ethical breeders will sell their puppies with a con-tract stipulating that the dogs have to be spayed and neutered.

The time taken to research your breed and then carefully select a breeder is time well spent. You very well may be saving yourself from a lot of mis-ery in the future.

French Bulldog Rescue SA

Ethical Breeding


Ethical Breeding















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I want to CHALLENGE my Bulldogger friends!

The next time you enter a specialty or supported en-try, try to HELP the club offering the specialty. Offer to donate a raffle item or to bring something for hos-pitality - this does not mean spend a lot of money - it means be creative and SHARE the love.

Maybe you can help clean up poop or empty the trash...

Recently some Bulldoggers offered to do a bake-off at my home clubs’ specialties! That was awesome!

Welcome the newbie.

Be happy for someone else’s success.

If you see someone making a mistake or struggling - offer to help if you can do so with an open and honest heart....

if the specialty/supported entry, etc. is part of an all-breed show then go and support a Bulldog/Bulldog-ger in group. Cheer like you mean it and maybe you will....

Treat others like you wish they would treat you.

The Kara Gordon Challenge

I might be NOBODY, especially compared to “Bulldog royalty” and the long-timers in Bulldogs, but I know how BAD it feels to be discouraged and dismissed and how GREAT it feels to be supported, encouraged, loved and appreciated....

Just one small action on your part can change the sport for someone else...

Why not make it a POSITIVE?

What have you got to lose? WHY NOT?????

Thank you Kara, I trust all French Bulldog Breeders will take on this challenge.

The Kara Gordon Challenge The Kara Gordon Challenge


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