I'm Kristen M., the breeder behind Gichigami French Bulldogs located in Boyne City, MI. We raise our dogs with love in our home. We have high expectations for our pups and strive to pair each one with a loving family. We are home-based breeders dedicated to bringing healthy, loving, and high-quality French Bulldogs into the homes and hearts of their forever families. We love our dogs and are passionate about raising our puppies to be the best family companions.
Q. & A. with Kristen
Why did you start breeding?
Our love for French Bulldogs began in 2008 when I purchased my first French Bulldog, an adorable brindle Pied (spotted) female named Vista. It was then that I fell head over heels for this incredible breed.
With over 30 years of experience in the dog and equine industry, we continuously strive to provide our clients with the finest French Bulldog puppies to complete their families.
What makes your program special?
We take a hands-on approach to raising our puppies, as they are born and raised in our homes alongside us. This allows them to have a more well-rounded upbringing, as we expose them to new experiences as they grow. By the time they are ready to go to their new homes, they are confident and well-adjusted puppies. All our French Bulldogs adhere to the breed standard.
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.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Frankie Frankenstein
Reserved
Male
Batty
Reserved
Female
Wednesday Adams
Reserved
Female
Dracula
Reserved
Male
Boy 1 Cupcake
Went home
Male
Boy 2 Twinkie
Went home
Male
Boy 4 cannoli
Went home
Male
Boy 3 Whip
Went home
Male
Girl 1 princess donut
Went home
Female
Girl 2 Star
Went home
Female
Girl 1 Milky Way
Went home
Female
Boy 1 Comet
Went home
Male
Girl 3 Twinkle
Went home
Female
Guinness
Went home
Male
O'Malley
Went home
Male
Clover
Went home
Female
Minnie
Went home
Female
Goofy
Went home
Male
Mickey
Went home
Male
Sven
Went home
Male
Olaf
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Kristen
Kristen 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 $2,500 - $6,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC pet registration, Six and Eight week vaccinations, deworming at 2,4,6 and 8 weeks, Puppy Vet Check and take home Puppy Care Package. Taking deposits for puppies is a way to ensure responsible ownership and provide financial security for breeders or sellers. The deposit serves as a commitment and a guarantee of the purchase of puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kristen 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 Kristen 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 Kristen directly.
Gichigami 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
Sugah, mom
French Bulldog
About Sugah
Sugah is a female French Bulldog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristen decided to make her part of their program. Kristen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Charlie, mom
French Bulldog
About Charlie
Charlie is an adorable lilac French Bulldog with a sweet demeanor. She has a kind personality and exhibits remarkable intelligence. A true snuggle bug, she loves being around people and thrives on companionship. Health-tested and cleared, she boasts stunning features, including impressive muscle structure, a distinctive large head, and captivating golden eyes.
Nova, mom
French Bulldog
About Nova
Nova is a female French Bulldog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristen decided to make her part of their program. Kristen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Whistler, dad
French Bulldog
About Whistler
Whistler is a male French Bulldog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kristen decided to make him part of their program. Kristen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ganesh, dad
French Bulldog
About Ganesh
Ganesh is a male French Bulldog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kristen decided to make him part of their program. Kristen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Butter, mom
French Bulldog
About Butter
Butter is a female French Bulldog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristen decided to make her part of their program. Kristen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Gichigami 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 French Bulldogs.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Disease Panel, Compliment 3 Deficiency (C3), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD)
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).