FANCIBUL FRENCH BULLDOGS were bred originally by husband Bob  and I from 1994  through 2011 in  Tecumseh, OK .  After Bob's passing, The Fancibuls and I (now Karen Fore-Monroe0 relocated in my birthplace near Oklahoma City.

OUR HISTORY:  My first-time introduction to the French bull dog breed 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  French bulldogs.    By  1994 Bob and i had become fanciers  learning to train and show our Fancibuls and occasionally those of friends.   The   first Fancibul  litter was born in November 1994.   The  keeper from my first homebred litter, ("Match")  won a 5 pt. major as Best of Breed when  as we celebrated  his 6 mos. birthday .    I became focused on  grasping the AKC standard of the breed, researching the breed's history, perusing pedigrees, genetics, the excitement of  caring for Frenchie puppies, learning to train and then present my Fancibuls with success and less awkwardness  in AKC conformation shows.   It is a  challenge to plan a healthy mating and give love and special care to a French bulldog.  Without that, they cannot live a happy, healthy and long life!  

FAST FORWARDING TO 2024, 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 l/2 to 10 1/2 years.   Many are living 13-15 years.   Prior  to 1992, I  had owned cocker spaniels,  the rare breed of Anatolian shepherds,  a komondor for guarding property, and later an English bulldog and shih zhu to breed and show.   No other breed   captured my heart like this breed which  is often referred to as the  "dog in the cloak of a clown with a heart of a philosopher.  I decided to breed only Frenchies.

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 30-year history of producing healthy, high quality French Bulldogs that can 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  GrC CH FANCIBUL SIRIUS CONTENDER (Sirius), GRC CH FANCIBULS-SWEET T 20FORE KT GOLD (Katie), 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 puppy,   I have added one other facet to my original goal:   After 30  years of owning a Frenchie  and 28 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 (a regional club for fanciers);  I received 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.