​2024: A Year of Milestones & New Beginnings at Eastham’s Open French Bulldogs

​Show Ring Excellence

Mafi (CH Eastham's Open The Big Show, CHIC 197699) started his AKC debut with a bang:

• American Dog Show Best Puppy
• American Dog Show Best Puppy Group 4 Winner (200+ Competitors!) 
• AKC Championship Title by 13 Months of Age with Four Majors
• CHIC certification (#197699) demonstrating comprehensive health screenings

Special thanks to our dedicated handling team - Debra Zook Mattingly and Anna Frandsen - who not only finished Mafi but also his uncle and half-brother! Their expertise and loving care for our Frenchies as if they were their own is truly special. A heartfelt thank you to Kenny Mattingly for sharing Debra with us and supporting our show journey.

We are deeply grateful to Giovanni Matingoftheking and Ronny Alex for sharing their World Winner Mafioso, without whom we wouldn't have our beautiful Mafi. Your trust in our program has helped create this exceptional champion.

International Excellence with Reis Da Fonte French Bulldogs

• Ada (Lexus Dos Reis Fonte) earned FCI Junior Championship
• Obtained Portugal's #1 Junior Champion and Portugal's #1 Junior Champion Bitch
• OFA testing completed, CHIC pending PennHIP

 A special thank you to Paul Pinho, who has been like family since the beginning of our journey. Your friendship and trust in sharing your exceptional bloodlines with us, and believing in our vision to move these cherished bloodlines forward, means the world.

Media Spotlight

• Kofi's NBA on TNT debut alongside Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley - special thanks to Georgia Animal Actors for making this incredible opportunity possible
• Featured in "In Defence of the French Bulldog" - grateful to our dearest friend Richard Morrissey for allowing us to be part of such a powerful and needed message
• Website launch at www.easthamsopenfrechbulldogs.com (thanks to our teenage son for the modern minimalist design!)

Research Contributions

• OFA Spine Database pilot study endorsed by the French Bulldog Club of America - contributing to understanding spinal health and improving breed standards
• Collaborating with Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine on innovative research to advance French Bulldog health and wellbeing

Growth & Gratitude

• Expanded through our Guardianship program, welcoming new family who shares our vision and values for the breed
• Special thanks to our wonderful puppy families who have welcomed our French Bulldogs into their homes and continue to share their journeys with us
• Deepest gratitude to Dr. Ana Adams and the exceptional team at Westside Village Animal Hospital for their comprehensive reproductive care, health testing expertise, and dedication to our breeding program

A Special Farewell

This year marked a bittersweet transition as our beloved foundation dam, Miss Dior von Habox (Lily), began her well-deserved retirement in Germany. As the mother of two remarkable champions - CH Eastham's Open Let Me Tell You 'Bout My Jesus, CHIC 183729 (Lee) and CH Eastham's Open The Big Show, 197699 (Mafi) - her legacy in our program is invaluable. We are forever grateful to Adrian Hodorogea of Kennel von Habox, not only for entrusting us with this exceptional French Bulldog but for a friendship that has enriched our lives beyond measure. Lily now brings joy and much-needed companionship to our widowed mother-in-law, embodying the true essence of "Companionship at its Best" in her retirement years.

Looking Forward

We are thrilled to announce our planned Spring 2025 breeding between Ada and Mafi! To our wonderful waitlist families - we are excited to share this journey with you as we welcome the new year. Our commitment to "Companionship at its Best" continues through careful breeding selection, comprehensive health testing, and a commitment to continuous improvement with each generation. We look forward to keeping you updated as we prepare for your future family member.

While 2024 taught us valuable lessons about true friendship, it also showed us the strength of genuine connections. Here's to cherishing true bonds and embracing new connections in the year ahead!

Warmest wishes for 2025,

Jerel, Lily & Mason

Find us on: www.easthamsopenfrenchbulldogs.com
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Email: [email protected]

Companionship at its Best.