We would like to welcome you to our website.
Most likely, it is no coincidence that you found your way here. Perhaps you have seen a beautiful French Bulldog or offspring from our kennel, or maybe you have been studying pedigrees. It is no secret that dogs from De la Parure have stood at the foundation of, or contributed significantly to, many successful kennels worldwide.
We are very proud of the achievements of our dogs and of their contribution to the success of others. Through this website, we wanted to provide French Bulldog enthusiasts with comprehensive information about the foundation, development and success of the De la Parure kennel and the people behind it. At the same time, we wanted to acknowledge the importance of several personalities who have been particularly influential to us throughout the years.
For many years, De la Parure was a well-organised and traditional — nowadays perhaps almost old-school — family-run kennel, where we did almost everything ourselves. The French Bulldog is no ordinary breed, and we have always lived by the principle that whatever you are able to do yourself is often done best. It kept us as close as possible to our dogs and involved in every aspect of their lives.
At De la Parure, we have always tried to let nature play a leading role wherever possible. We often compared our breeding programme to a game of chess. Sometimes you have to move slowly, like a pawn, taking one step at a time. At other times, when you know and understand certain bloodlines extremely well, you can make a bolder move.
Whenever we planned a litter, we planned it not only for ourselves, but with the future of the breed in mind.
Our main concern has always been the prosperity and future of the French Bulldog. It remains a challenge to breed a French Bulldog that is as healthy as it is beautiful. And as difficult as it can sometimes be, you must always be willing to look critically at your own dogs and make sure that you never become kennel blind.
This philosophy proved successful, reflected in the many De la Parure champions and generations of successful offspring around the world. Showing our French Bulldogs, travelling with them and meeting people who shared our passion became a very important part of our lives, and we enjoyed every minute of that remarkable journey.
A new chapter
We look back with immense pride and gratitude on more than half a century devoted to our breed: the dogs we bred and loved, the friendships made around the world, the unforgettable moments in and outside the show ring, and the generations of De la Parure dogs that have left their mark on the breed.
But our love for the French Bulldog has not come to an end. It has simply taken a different direction.
Today, we focus on judging and sharing the knowledge and experience gathered over all those years. We remain deeply involved with the breed, following its development, supporting education and encouraging an honest and responsible understanding of the French Bulldog.
We do so with the same passion, curiosity and pleasure that have accompanied us throughout our journey.
Because breeding may have been a chapter in our lives, but the French Bulldog will always be part of who we are.
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