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<![CDATA[Eastham's Open French Bulldogs - Journal]]>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:57:21 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Eastham's Open Old Money - Kennedy was in the ribbons ALL WEEK at the Kentuckiana Cluster in Louisville!]]>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:03:12 GMThttps://www.easthamsopenfrenchbulldogs.com/journal/easthams-open-old-money-kennedy-was-in-the-ribbons-all-week-at-the-kentuckiana-cluster-in-louisville

We're so proud of how she held her own in such a stacked lineup—placing over some truly gorgeous Frenchies.

While we didn't find the points this time, the "ringside wins" were plenty. We received many kind words about our beautiful linebred girl from breeders in attendance. In this community, there is no higher honor than the respect of your peers; those compliments mean everything and confirm we are on the right track.

Kennedy is major pointed and 1/3 of the way to her Championship!
A heartfelt thank you to the judges for appreciating her quality all week. We are also deeply grateful to our dear friend Debra Zook Mattingly—thank you for getting her there safely, for your beautiful presentation, and for loving Kennedy as your own. She clearly had the time of her life!

Sired by CH Eastham's Open The Big Show, CHIC 197699, out of JRCH Lexus Dos Reis Da Fonte.

]]><![CDATA[Join the Excitement: Our Waitlist Is Now Open!]]>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:16:48 GMThttps://www.easthamsopenfrenchbulldogs.com/journal/join-the-excitement-our-waitlist-is-now-openExciting updates about our upcoming Autumn 2026 litter are on the way.

There are so many different factors that go into breeding. The main goal is to improve the breed through intentional and purposeful breeding by matching the strengths and weaknesses of the Dam and Sire. One factor is genetic and health screening. While most of the former are probability markers and not definitive diagnoses, genetic and health screening give us additional tools to make thoughtful decisions and gradually improve the overall soundness of our lines for generations to come.

Looking ahead to our Autumn 2026 breeding season, our planned litter will be the culmination of our thoughtfully executed line breeding between Ada and Lee. With this pairing, we honor the foundation laid by those before us and look forward to carrying our lines forward with the qualities that define our breed.

Our beautiful brindle Ada arrived from Portugal at 14 months of age, already titled as Portugal’s #1 Junior Champion, qualified for Crufts 2025, crowned Junior Lisboa Winner 2024 and Puppy CPC Winner 2023, and honored with a Best in Show Young Promise award.

Our handsome Bred-By brindle Lee has distinguished himself by finishing his Championship from the American Bred Class with limited showing. He earned Best of Opposite Sex and Best of Opposite Winner over a notable group of Champions, including a nationally ranked Top Ten Special. Additionally, he was the FBDCA Designated Speciality Best of Opposite Winner in Sweepstakes at the 2022 Winter Wonderland Cluster in Perry, Georgia, hosted by the French Bulldog Club of Georgia.

Through Ada and Lee, we look forward to moving our lines forward to the yesteryears, honoring the timeless qualities and foundation laid by those before us.

We invite you to complete our Puppy Application to be considered for a future Eastham’s Open French Bulldog and begin your own journey in “Companionship at Its Best.”

Puppy Application

]]><![CDATA[Eastham’s Open Old Money — “Kennedy” — traveled to Indianapolis for the Indy Winter Classic!]]>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:50:01 GMThttps://www.easthamsopenfrenchbulldogs.com/journal/easthams-open-old-money-kennedy-traveled-to-indianapolis-for-the-indy-winter-classic

She was entered in three shows, but severe weather kept the team from the first lineup. That didn’t slow her down one bit—she hit the ring for the remaining two and went 2-for-2!

Our beautifully linebred youngster shined from the 6–9 Month Puppy Class:
Winners Bitch under Mrs. Debbie Campbell-Freeman (Danville Illinois Kennel Club)

Winners Bitch and her first MAJOR under Mrs. Sherry Patton (Hoosier Kennel Club)

With this major, Kennedy is now more than one-third of the way to her Championship—the title is in sight!

Sired by our bred-by CH Eastham’s Open The Big Show, CHIC #197699 (Mafi).
Our heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Debbie Campbell-Freeman and Mrs. Sherry Patton for recognizing and appreciating our girl in strong competition.
We’re also deeply grateful to our dear friend Debra Zook Mattingly—thank you for getting her there safely, for your beautiful presentation, and for loving Kennedy as your own. Knowing she’s having the time of her life with you makes these wins even sweeter.

And finally, thank you to the club members and volunteers for braving the weather—and to my husband and son for their unwavering support at home!

Photo credit: Alyssa Janiszak photography & design

]]><![CDATA[KENNEDY starts 2026 with a BANG!]]>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.easthamsopenfrenchbulldogs.com/journal/kennedy-starts-2026-with-a-bang

Eastham’s Open Old Money

aka Kennedy was awarded Reserve Winners Bitch under judge Mr. George E. Marquis and Winners Bitch under judge Mr. Manuel Queijeiro from competitive lineups of beautiful bitches, during her AKC debut this week at the Cool Cluster Dog Show in Grayslake, Illinois!
Sired by our bred-by CH Eastham’s Open The Big Show, CHIC 197699 aka Mafi.

Thank you, Mr. George E. Marquis and Mr. Manuel Queijeiro, for finding, appreciating, and awarding our teenager from the 6 to 9 Months Puppy class. We couldn’t be more thrilled!

Congratulations and thank you to our dear friend Debra Zook Mattingly for her beautiful presentation of our sweet girl and for all the love and care she gives Kennedy—she is genuinely having the time of her life!
Thanks to all the club members, sponsors, and volunteers for putting on an incredible dog show, and a special thank you to my husband and son for their support and encouragement, as well as everyone who clapped for us along the way!

Photo credit: Canine Candids by Stone Mountain Photography

]]><![CDATA[Eyes on Excellence: Puppy Wellness, Atlanta Adventures & OFA CAER Success]]>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:03:59 GMThttps://www.easthamsopenfrenchbulldogs.com/journal/eyes-on-excellence-puppy-wellness-atlanta-adventures-ofa-caer-success

Last week, our Mafi x Ada litter had their biggest day yet—a city trip that tested not only their health but all the hands-on work our family has put in since their very first days.

We braved Atlanta’s legendary traffic first thing in the morning, heading off for a full schedule of eight-week wellness checks at Westside Village Animal Hospital and OFA Companion Animal Eye Registry (CAER) exams at BluePearl Pet Hospital – Johns Creek. The girls handled the long car rides, new environments, and stacked appointments like seasoned travelers—honestly, better than their humans! (No shame: we wanted to cry the last 20 minutes on the way home—it was such a long day!)

Our results were worth every mile. At their wellness exams with Ana Adams, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACT, each puppy received a glowing report: healthy, bright and alert temperament, body conditions and weights right on track, normal heart and fecal screenings, and their first puppy shots.
The afternoon was devoted to eye exams with Dr. Ellen Belknap, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVO, where every puppy—now a third generation in their line to be OFA eye tested—passed with flying colors.

We credit their calm, confident attitudes to all the early crate training, car rides, gentle hands-on handling, exposure to different sounds, and careful socialization that me and my family provide each day. These experiences really do make for puppies who can adapt to anything.

If you’re curious about the CAER process, you don’t have to wait for breeder clinics—find a certified veterinary ophthalmologist at www.acvo.org, and learn more about inherited eye disease screening at www.ofa.org.

We couldn’t be prouder of these sound, healthy, and happy Frenchies—ready for whatever adventure comes next!

]]><![CDATA[Litter Announcement!]]>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.easthamsopenfrenchbulldogs.com/journal/litter-announcement

We are pleased to announce the arrival of six healthy puppies—five females and one male. Ada is doing well following delivery.

This litter is the culmination of our thoughtfully executed line breeding between Ada and Mafi. With this pairing, we honor the foundation laid by those before us and look forward to carrying our lines forward with the qualities that define our breed.

Special thanks to Dr. Ana Adams and her dedicated team at Westside Village Animal Hospital and Best In Show for their guidance and care throughout our breeding program, to and to Moonbarks for the exquisite advertisement and Paul Pinho for entrusting us with your beloved Ada. We are deeply grateful.

]]><![CDATA[Pregnancy Confirmed!]]>Fri, 16 May 2025 23:44:32 GMThttps://www.easthamsopenfrenchbulldogs.com/journal/pregnancy-confirmed

Our beautiful line breeding is complete

Through Ada and Mafi we look forward to moving our lines forward to the yesteryears, honoring the foundation laid by those before us.

Special thanks

To Dr. Ana and her exemplary team at Westside Village Animal Hospital for guiding our breeding programs with such care, and to Moonbarks for the exquisite advertisement. We’re deeply grateful!

]]><![CDATA[Exciting News: Eastham’s Open French Bulldogs Joins the Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Program!]]>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:20:38 GMThttps://www.easthamsopenfrenchbulldogs.com/journal/exciting-news-easthams-open-french-bulldogs-joins-the-bred-with-heart-programWe’re excited to share that Eastham’s Open French Bulldogs is now officially a certified member of the AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Program! This recognition affirms our dedication to ethical breeding, breed health, and our ongoing commitment to “Companionship at its best.”

What is the Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Program?

The Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Program is an initiative by the American Kennel Club that recognizes breeders committed to Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility, and Tradition. As members, we pledge to complete recommended health testing, pursue ongoing breeder education, and uphold the highest standards in every aspect of our breeding.

Joining this program is another way we demonstrate that dedication, ensuring we continually improve and produce puppies that reflect these core values.

]]><![CDATA[Join the Excitement: Our Waitlist Is Now Open!]]>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.easthamsopenfrenchbulldogs.com/journal/join-the-excitement-our-wait-list-is-now-open

Exciting updates about our upcoming Spring 2025 litter!

Spring Edition 2025
Our Waitlist is Open

There are many different factors that go into breeding. The main goal is to improve the breed through intentional and purposeful breeding by matching the strengths and weaknesses of the Dam and Sire. One factor is genetic and health screening. While most of the former are probability markers and not definitive diagnoses, genetic and health screening both offer additional decision-making tools and are essential to ensure healthy dogs in the generations to come!

Looking ahead to our Spring 2025 breeding season, our family welcomed the beautiful brindle Jr CH Lexus Dos Reis Da Fonte aka Ada into our home. At 14 months, she became Portugal's #1 JUNIOR CHAMPION and:

QUALIFIED CRUFTS '25
JUNIOR LISBOA WINNER '24
PUPPY CPC WINNER '23
BEST IN SHOW YOUNG PROMISE

Now that we've secured her conformation title and health screening, we plan to line breed her with:

Mafi aka CH Eastham's Open The Big Show, CHIC 197699

It is a rarity when every puppy in a litter is a show prospect...
It is a phenomenon when this occurs, especially if the litter is a singleton!

We bred our handsome black masked fawn Mafi's older maternal half-brother and half-sisters. We let them grow out to see what they inherited from their Dam and Sire and learn what we wanted to improve upon. We were pleased with that litter. We got what we had hoped and discovered what more we should expect. We ultimately decided to choose a Sire that shared the same bloodline as that litter but had the improvements we had learned to expect, which for this breeding were mainly improved rear quarters and a more pronounced topline. We also wanted this Sire to be older so that we could understand what his offspring inherited and what they genuinely passed along. This intense pedigree study is how we found the Sire for Mafi's litter, the maternal half-uncle to the Sire of our Dam's previous litter.

We couldn't be more proud!

Out of Multi-AKC Major-Pointed, Best of Opposite Winner over a lovely group of champions, including Nationally ranked Top Ten Specials and FBDCA Designated Specialty Best of Opposite Winner in Sweepstakes, Multi-American Champion producer Miss Dior von Habox, and sired by imported frozen semen collected in 2018, Mafi is the first American-bred son of World Winner and Multi-Champion Mafioso Del Novizala. He has earned American Dog Show Best Puppy and Best Puppy Group 4 Winner (200+ Competitors), and wrapped up his Championship Title with Four Majors!

This breeding represents a culmination of our careful selection process, intensive pedigree study, and dedication to producing French Bulldogs that carry forward the best qualities of their distinguished lineage in both health and conformation. This embodies our commitment to "Companionship at its best". To begin your Puppy Application and take the first step toward bringing home the PAWfect companion for you please visit our "Puppy Application" page.

https://www.easthamsopenfrenchbulldogs.com/puppy-application.html

]]><![CDATA[The French Bulldog Blueprint | Metro Atlanta, USA]]>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.easthamsopenfrenchbulldogs.com/journal/the-french-bulldog-blueprint-metro-atlanta-usaWe at Eastham's Open French Bulldogs are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest initiative: "The French Bulldog Blueprint | Metro Atlanta, USA". As dedicated preservation breeders specializing in European French Bulldogs, we've long been committed to protecting and promoting the breed standards. Now, we're expanding our mission to create a hub for education, advocacy, and support for French Bulldog enthusiasts across Metro Atlanta.

The Catalyst for Change

Our journey began in Peachtree City, Georgia, where we've been meticulously breeding French Bulldogs that exemplify the standards set forth by the AKC and FCI. However, a recent encounter in Stockbridge sparked a realization: our community needed more. We came across a litter of French Bulldog puppies being offered for sale, several suffering from untreated cherry eye—a preventable condition that highlighted a critical gap in breed education and responsible ownership practices in our region.

Expanding Our Vision

As participants in groundbreaking research initiatives, including the OFA Spine Database pilot study and Purdue University's veterinary research project, we've always understood the importance of advancing French Bulldog health. "The French Bulldog Blueprint" is a natural extension of this commitment, aiming to:

Elevate Breed Standards: Share our expertise in health testing, conformation, and ethical breeding practices with a wider audience.
Promote Health Advocacy: Leverage our involvement in spinal health research to educate owners about common health concerns and preventive care.
Foster Community Connections: Create opportunities for French Bulldog enthusiasts to learn, share experiences, and celebrate these remarkable dogs.

A Call to Action

We invite all French Bulldog lovers in Metro Atlanta—from experienced breeders to first-time owners—to join us in this endeavor. By pooling our knowledge and passion, we can ensure a brighter, healthier future for French Bulldogs in our area.Looking AheadIn the coming months, we'll be organizing educational seminars, health clinics, and community events. Our goal is to make Metro Atlanta a beacon of excellence in French Bulldog breeding and ownership, setting a standard that others will aspire to follow.

As we embark on this new chapter, we remain committed to the principles that have always guided Eastham's Open French Bulldogs: integrity, education, and an unwavering dedication to the breed we love. Together, we can create a community where every French Bulldog receives the care, understanding, and appreciation they deserve.

Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to get involved. The future of French Bulldogs in Metro Atlanta is bright, and it starts with us.

The French Bulldog Blueprint I Metro Atlanta, USA

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