Hello, I'm Gail M.
I have been striving to improve the health of French Bulldogs since I became a registered breeder in 2017. My dogs are part of my family and are bred in the home. Puppies are well socialized with children and adult dogs. I am a member of the MDBA Genetic Action Plan. I breed dogs with a single copy of DVL-2, a gene that has been identified as a cause of hemivertebrae (deformed vertebral bones). This gene is recessive, meaning you need two copies for the dog to become affected. My Single copy dogs are x-rayed at 8 weeks to ensure they have no hemivertebrae. All my single copy DVL-2 also have a single copy of CDDY, a gene causing IVDD. IVDD is a Dominant gene...meaning only 1 copy is needed to be affected. However 1 copy of CDDY has a significantly reduced incident of IVDD. Please note not all dogs that have these genes are affected. They are a marker for risk. I managed to produce a gorgeous boy with zero copies of CDDY from my last litter. I look forward to using him as a stud in the future. I also test COI and put dogs into a pair predictor before matching them for mating to decrease the COI. The more times the DNA sequences are repeated, the higher chance of them mutating, causing more issues. All my breeding dogs are DNA and RFG tested, Hip and Spine scored, Trachea, CFR, and NGR measured. They are all AdamTS3 negative. I also follow the AVA and Cambridge guidelines, which are both in agreeance that the breed is suffering terribly, and breeders need to take steps to improve their health. They advocate for longer noses, narrow heads and thinner longer necks. ABOUT ME I am a nurse with a grad certificate in Emergency Nursing. I love doing shift work as it gives me free time every day to spend with my dogs. It has also given me a great understanding of genetics, x-rays, medications and general health. My grandfather was a Veterinary Surgeon and so was my father＞ My grandmother bred French Bulldogs. She had 14. They mated and whelped naturally, proving how their health has deteriorated over the years. This is my dream goal, to bring this level of health back. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in my program or would just like some advice. Happy to help where I can.
