Admininstration Editor: Theo Koekemoer Based in South Africa Theo’s involvement with Bulldogs date back to eary 1970’s He is a specialist Bulldog judge. email: frenchbulldogmagazine@gmail.com
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Administration Advertising Our Cover dog From the Editor Designers Code of Ethics Next issue Previous issues
Advertising To advertise contact Theo Koekemoer on Facebook or send an email to frenchbulldogmagazine@gmail.com Rates: Cover: $75 Double or Single Page: $10
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From the Editor
Christmas is over and its almost the new year 2017. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful people who have somehow contributed to this magazine - either as a friend, a breeder, a handler, a designer or just a lover of French Bulldogs. This year has been a struggle for me - too many non-reputable breeders have surfaced from all over the world. People who think they can make money from breeding and selling dogs. Even some of the breeders I have respected for a long time have disappointed me in their conduct and shame on them! The breed is very close to my heart and although I don’t breed and show anymore I hate the destruction that is taking place. To those who love their dogs, breed for improvement, health test their dogs and treat their competitors in the ring with respect I salute you and thank you. I wish you all a happy 2017!
Theo
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Designers It is the right of an advertiser to use a designer of his/her choice. We do have a panel of designers who you may want to engage. They are great and have gained international recognition for their designs. If you are not on our panel please speak to me! Name Country Email address Sandra Martinez USA brumarsbulldogs@iol.com Omar Vega Mexiko omarvga@gmail.com Irina Sammut Malta designbyis@mail.ru Melissa Thereliz Peru muse_tui@yahoo.com Radka Kminiakovรก Krฤ kovรก Czech Republic konacka.grafika@seznam.cz Maja Sucevic Serbia majasucevic82@gmail.com Inger Bjorkman Sweden inger.multums@privat.utfors.se Trudi Bronkhorst South Africa trudi.bronkhorst@yahoo.com Marlie Joubert South Africa Marliej@nfntstudios.co.za Kai Geschwender Denmark Wuerttembulls@web.de Suncana Skrobonja Croatia skrobonjasuncana@gmail.com Veronica Mansillla Argentina liradolar@hotmail.com Pablo Pimchero Argentina fotodogs@hotmail.com.ar Orsolya Nagy Hungary nagyorsi96@gmail.com Viktoria Csaba Hungary csaba.viktoria@gmail.com Olga Yankova Russia yancova@yandex.ru
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French Bulldog Magazine Code of Ethics
If you would like to advertise in this magazine or be a member of our Facebook group please ensure you adhere to this code of ethics. 1) Chooses breeding stock carefully, with an eye to physical and temperamental soundness. 2) Chooses a stud because he is complementary to the bitch and not because he is nearby, popular or cheap. 3) Does genetic testing for defects such as hip dysplasia before breeding, as well as pedigree analysis for less obvious faults. 4) Breeds only for the purpose of preserving or improving the breed and never for ego satisfaction, financial gain or “because she/he ought to be bred at least once�. 5) Provides the bitch with a warm, safe, comfortable place to whelp and care for her pups. Provides pre- and post-natal veterinary care for the bitch and her pups. 6) Begins a medically-sound inoculation program before the bitch is bred andcontinues it when the pups are the proper age. 7) Is willing to supply previous buyers as references and not just those who bought show dogs or who co-own dogs with the breeder. Is able to provide written certification of freedom from genetic diseases that affect the breed. 8) Belongs to a local or regional breed club and is willing and able to supplythe names of officers and members of that club as references. Is very concerned that all pups are placed in suitable homes. To that end,personal interviews with buyers are conducted with information requested about life-style, children, other animals, fencing and general knowledge ofthe breed. Proper contracts, guarantees, medical records and pedigree are all in writing and understood by all concerned. 9) Accepts life-long responsibility for the pups’ welfare, assisting when necessary in finding a suitable new home for dogs whose family circumstanceschange. 10) Stays in touch with puppy-buyers, ready with advice, referrals, assistance and empathy.
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December 2016
In Our Next Issue.... The closing date for ads for our next issue is 25 October 2016. Please email your ads to the following email address: frenchbulldogmagazine@gmail.com Sizes Single Page: A4 Double Page: A3 High Resolution ads ONLY Cover (NOTE: If you book the cover it has to be designed by one of our designers at your cost and that includes the Facebook Group cover - This has to be submitted a MONTH IN ADVANCE BY THE 25TH OF THE PRECEDING MONTH) November 2016: Booked December 2016: Booked - Isabel January 2017: Booked - Jan Wilhelm February 2017: Available March 2017: Available April 2017: Available May 2017: Available June 2017: Available July 2017: Available August 2017: Available September 2017: Booked October 2017: Available November 2017: Available December 2017: Available
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Previous issues Previous issues can be read on ISSUU www.issuu.com/theokoekemoer
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Stud dog register I have been invited to take part of this initiative and decided to say yes as I wouldn’t like our members not to have the opportunity to participate. Therefore if you would like to participate please mail me: frenchbulldogmagazine@gmail.com
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