As proprietors of stud dogs, the meticulous selection of dam owners who espouse akin breeding principles and objectives stands as a critical facet in upholding the credibility of our breeding program. This necessitates a thorough evaluation of the intentions and methodologies of potential breeding collaborators to ascertain concurrence with preservation objectives as opposed to purely monetary incentives. It entails distinguishing between preservation breeders and individuals involved in alternative breeding approaches. As preservation breeders, our emphasis lies in according precedence to the conformation compatibility, health, and lineage of prospective partners with the aim of preservation, rather than financial gain. Conversely, breeders with disparate objectives adhere to distinct practices and motives, and it is imperative for us to preclude the exploitation of our established breeding lines. Thus, it is paramount for us to judiciously select breeding partners to ensure the existence of shared breeding principles and objectives, all serving to perpetuate the sanctity of our pedigrees.

What does continuing in the Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Program mean?

The Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Program is an American Kennel Club initiative that holds breeders to a specific, ongoing standard across five commitments — Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility, and Tradition. To renew, we certified that our breeding stock has completed all recommended health testing for French Bulldogs, completed our annual AKC-approved continuing education courses, and reaffirmed our compliance with AKC's Care and Conditions Policy — including agreeing to kennel inspections and full accountability for the puppies we produce.

Renewing this membership isn't automatic — it requires active participation every year. It is one more way we live out our promise of
​"Companionship at its best."

Eastham’s Open Old Money, POA

Earned Reserve Winners under Judges Mr. James M Brown and Mrs. Susan St. John Brown, and finished the weekend with BEST OF OPPOSITE out of a competitive lineup hosted by the Echo Hills Kennel Club of Ohio!

Thank you, esteemed Judge Mr. James Moses, for finding, appreciating, and awarding our youngster from the Puppy, 9 & Under 12 Months class.

Kennedy is major-pointed and is two-thirds of the way to her Championship!
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!
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Sired by CH Eastham’s Open The Big Show, CHIC 197699, out of JRCH Lexus Dos Reis Da Fonte.

Thank you, esteemed Judge Mr. Jeffery M. Bazell, for finding, appreciating, and awarding our youngster from the Puppy, 9 & Under 12 Months class. It is especially meaningful to us that you also recognized her sire.

Kennedy is major-pointed and is two-thirds of the way to her Championship!
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!
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Sired by CH Eastham’s Open The Big Show, CHIC 197699, out of JRCH Lexus Dos Reis Da Fonte.

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

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!
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Photo credit: Canine Candids by Stone Mountain Photography