I'm Karen A., the breeder behind Avelar’s Top Shelf Frenchies located in Grand Prairie, TX. Dedicated and ethical French Bulldog breeder passionate about raising healthy, well-socialized, and loving companions. With a focus on quality over quantity, Karen ensures each puppy is raised in a nurturing home environment, receives proper veterinary care, and meets high standards for temperament and conformation. Her mission is to match each Frenchie with the perfect forever home while promoting responsible breeding practices and lifelong support for new owners.
Q. & A. with Karen
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, fawn, tricolors, and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Diamond
Went home
Female
Bear
Went home
Male
Cookie
Went home
Female
Lili
Went home
Female
Jamal
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $5,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Veterinary Health Check: All puppies are examined by a licensed veterinarian before going to their new homes. They receive age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and a full health evaluation. The deposit is non-refundable under normal circumstances.
If the selected puppy becomes unavailable due to illness, injury, or death while in our care, the deposit will be:
Fully refunded, or
Transferred to another available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karen may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Karen offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Karen directly.
Avelar’s Top Shelf Frenchies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Karen A.
Program update on 24 Oct. •
Karen A.
Program update on 12 Oct. •
Millie’s dna is in ❤️ she is looking for the perfect home 🏡
Karen A.
Program update on 09 Sept. •
Milli 9 weeks ❤️
Karen A.
Program update on 24 Aug. •
Karen A.
Program update on 24 Aug. •
Cookie 🍪.
Karen A.
Litter update on 15 Aug. •
Morning playtime
El Camino and Libby's litter
Karen A.
Litter update on 10 Aug. •
Your best friend is waiting 😍
El Camino and Libby's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
American Bully
French Bulldog
Big mama, mom
American Bully
About Big mama
Griselda is a force of nature. With a chest like a tank, shoulders that scream strength, and a drive that won't quit, she represents everything the American Bully stands for—power, balance, and undeniable presence.
Her striking tri-color coat and piercing eyes demand attention, but it’s her energy that seals the deal. Whether she’s charging through the yard or locking in that classic bully stare, Griselda brings raw muscle and controlled chaos in one stunning package.
She’s not just a dog—she’s a statement. Griselda: where beauty meets beast mode.
Boss, dad
French Bulldog
About Boss
This striking French Bulldog boasts a compact and muscular build, exuding both strength and confidence. His shiny coat is a beautiful black and tan pattern, with deep black over the back and head, and warm tan markings on the legs, chest, and above the eyes. His face carries the signature French Bulldog expression alert, intelligent, and full of character with a broad, flat muzzle and pronounced cheekbones. Upright, bat-like ears give him a charming and attentive look, while his stance suggests he's always ready to play or protect. Whether he's posing for the camera or patrolling the yard, this pup carries himself with boldness and pride.
Libby, mom
French Bulldog
About Libby
Libby is a beautiful lilac fawn with amazing temperament. She is ably champion and has had her preliminary OFA test for cardiac hips spine and elbows comping out clear and normal for all. She is daughter of Benny from crowd pleaser frenchies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Avelar’s Top Shelf Frenchies reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for French Bulldogs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Spine (OFA, FCI)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).