FANCIBUL FRENCH BULLDOGS were bred originally by  Bob and me,    from 1994  through 2011 in  Tecumseh, OK.  After Bob passed away in 2011,  the Fancibuls and I (now Karen Fore-Monroe)  relocated  near   Oklahoma City in  rural Choctaw, Ok.

OUR HISTORY:  My first-time introduction to the French bulldog was in 1992. This was a rare breed at that time.   I watched a  little impish creature running in a backyard coursing in circle 8's. She abruptly  stopped  at my feet introducing herself with the breed's  famous "playbow".   This adorable little creature  went home with me.  Her life was short. However, that  brief encounter with a  French bulldog  led  to a personal  'L'Affair du Coeur"  with this now-popular breed.   By  1994  the Fores were fanciers  learning to train and show the  Fancibuls.  

The  keeper from my first homebred litter, Ch. Here Tis' Up 'n Adams Match,  won a 5 pt. major  when we presented him at 6 mos in a local dogshow.  I became focused on  grasping the AKC standard of the breed, researching the breed's history, perusing pedigrees, studying genetics, and the excitement of  caring for Fancibul puppies. Bob and I began growing from awkwardness in the showring to competently training and  presenting Fancibuls in conformation.    

FAST FORWARDING TO 2026, Fancibuls  evolved into a bloodline that has champions in many countries of the world and also a family of dogs  that has increased one-third in longevity.  The  parents and grandparents of my first four Frenchies lived to be 9 to  10 1/2 years. The Fancibul family of French bulldogs are now living 13-16 years.

 Prior  to 1992, I  had owned registered cocker spaniels,  rare  Anatolian shepherds and komondor for protection. An English bulldog and shih zhu were trained and shown, but after my initial experience with the Frenchie breed, only this  "dog in the cloak of a clown with a heart of a philosopher" was our perfect fit.  

THE SECRET GOT OUT!  From popularity in the 1920's, the breed had became largely invisible in the USA.  I was  smitten with the uniqueness of their playful nature, loving devotion, the minimal  grooming , and  size and temperament  suitable for a household pet.  Although popular, the lack of vaccines and breed appropriate vet care led to their becoming a rare breed.   It is now the  most popular purebred breed according to the American  Kennel  Club statistics.   I  limit my breeding program to a couple of well-planned  litters per year.    I will be the first to admit that a French bulldog is NOT the breed for every fancier of purebred dogs nor is the French bulldog an  ideal pet for every home.   If deciding whether a French Bulldog  is the right pet for your family, take time to   read "Am I The One?"

COMPETITIVE RECORD: FANCIBUL is a "show kennel" which has evolved with a 31-year history of producing healthy, high quality French Bulldogs that successfully  compete  in the American Kennel Club  conformation competitions, obedience, agility, and rallies.   FANCIBULS are represented by champions in many other countries of the world.   Watch the AvailABul page for announcements.    By an email request, you may receive newsletters that update plans for upcoming litters.   Write fancibul@aol.com.

 FANCIBUL FRENCH BULLDOGS  have produced  more than 70  French bulldogs that have achieved titles in  conformation, obedience, rally and/or agility  competitions.  Several Fancibuls  have top show awards  outside the USA, e.g.  France,  Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Thailand, Taiwan, Russia, and Eastern European competitions.   Most were   trained and handled by their proud owners.   My  latest AKC champs are  CH FANCIBULS STARBURST (Celeste), .GrC CH FANCIBUL SIRIUS CONTENDER (Sirius), GRC CH FANCIBULS-SWEET T 20FORE KT GOLD (Katie), GrC CH FANCIBULS MATCHPLAY (Andre), CH FANCIBULS FINISHING TOUCH (Chanel), CH FANCIBUL GRANDE BOULE DE FEU (JerryLee),  and GRC CH FANCIBULS BFF BARRY.   For a look at some of those recently showing-off, look at my Show-Biz page.

GREATEST JOY:    Besides providing others with the joy of owning a FANCIBUL FRENCH BULLDOG ,   I have added one other facet to my original goal:   After 34  years of owning a Frenchie  and 32 years participating in a breeding program and enjoying  the Sport of Dogs,   I  now  derive gratification from  helping the next  generation of  fanciers enjoy this hobby  as they develop  their own  breeding programs.   I hope to leave a legacy to this  breed that has given so much to my life  over the years.   It's gratifying to learn of  the  daily life as FANCIBULS   are enjoying life  with others around the world.  I sense that I am a  part of their joy in living their dream . If you need a dogtalk, give me a call.

SERVICE TO THE BREED.  I  have been a member of the French Bull Dog Club of America  since 1996.  This national breed club has the distinction of being the first among AKC-sanctioned national breed clubs.  I have given time to serve as  Breeder Referral person;  Chair Person for the Breeder's Education Committee; an  associate member of the Dallas/Fort Worth French Bulldog Club and currently the Oklahoma Green Country French Bulldog Club (regional clubs for fanciers) I received a Breeder of Distinction Award from the French Bull Dog Club of America in 2010; and am an AKC  BREEDER OF MERIT.   I am in compliance with the Code of Ethics of the French Bull Dog Club of America.  Please check www.FBDCA.org  for information about the breed, ethical breeders, and policies established in the Code of Ethics.