Empire Bulldogs & French Bulldogs

Tonya D.

Breeder of French Bulldogs and Bulldogs

  • Kirbyville, TX ·
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Tonya D., the breeder behind Empire Bulldogs & French Bulldogs located in Kirbyville, TX. We have bred and owned many top dogs, including multiple Champions, Grand Champions, and Top Five winners, number one Dogs, national specialty winners and health award winners. we would love to help you find your perfect match.

Q. & A. with Tonya

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started breeding over 20 years ago when I purchased my first Show Dog and the breeder requested a puppy back.

  • What makes your program special?

    My breeding program is special because I spend countless hours studying pedigrees, I do extensive health testing on my dogs, and all of my dogs have the best temperament. Here at Empire only the best will do.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our French Bulldog puppies include brindle, cream, fawn, and brindle and white. Bulldog puppies include red, fawn, white, red brindle, red brindle and white, red and white, fawn and white, and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Tonya

Tonya has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Tonya partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great care in placing excellent puppies in the right home. We work diligently on the socializing and care of the beautiful babies. We want to place beautiful and healthy puppies in excellent homes. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $3,000 - $5,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes Akc registration, vet exam, health certificate, first set of shots, and up-to-date on all worming and vaccines. most importantly, lifelong customer service. The deposit is a $500 nonrefundable fee to reserve your puppy. The amount of the deposit goes towards the purchase price.”

Contract & health guarantee

Tonya 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 Tonya 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 Tonya directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tonya.

Breeder's location

Meet in Kirbyville, TX

1097 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport

1191 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Tonya can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Tonya

  • Club memberships

    Tonya is a member of French Bulldog Club of Dallas/Ft. Worth, Bulldog Club of America, and French Bulldog Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified, Professional Groomer, AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Tonya has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months

    Tonya was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Tonya’s links

Tonya is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Empire Bulldogs & French Bulldogs 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

French Bulldog

Bulldog

Parent health testing

Bulldog

French Bulldog

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Empire Bulldogs & French Bulldogs 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 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • 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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Tracheal Hypoplasia, Vet Wellness Exam

    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, Hyperuricosuria (HUU)

    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).

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