Before there was a name, a logo, or a plan, there were just a few Frenchies who completely stole our hearts, and, if we’re being honest, took over our homes, our routines, and most of our conversations.
The four you see here are Sarah’s heart outside of her human family: the steady shadows, the comic relief, and the reason there’s never a quiet moment in her house.
Each of them brings their own personality to the pack. Some are velcro-level loyal, some are professional snack negotiators, and at least one believes personal space is a myth. Together, they are equal parts chaos and comfort. The kind of dogs that make you laugh on the hard days and somehow know when you need them most.
Sarah’s Squad
Some dogs enter your life gently. Others arrive like a 3-pound tornado with ears.
Lottie, also known as Lottie Dottie, Lot Dot, or “more head than she’s got body” was a surprise in every sense of the word. Gana showed up late one night with the tiniest little bundle of chaos, just weeks before Alyssa’s final reconstruction surgery following her Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis. The timing wasn’t great, but somehow it was exactly right.
From day one, Lottie attached herself to Alyssa like she knew she had a job to do. Through recovery days, hard days, and healing days, she has been glued to her side. Equal parts emotional support, comic relief, and full-time mischief coordinator. She is wildly energetic, endlessly entertaining, and completely unaware of personal space. Lottie doesn’t just live life; she launches into it.
Millie — lovingly called Mills or Mill Stone (usually when she’s being a bad girl) is actually a sister to two of Sarah’s, tying the pack together even more. If Lottie is the chaos, Millie is the calm… most of the time.
She is the definition of a velcro Frenchie. Millie’s favorite place is under the covers, pressed as close to you as physically possible, as if she’s trying to become one with your skin. She’s sweet, loyal, and famously the “goodest girl” — until it’s time to get in the car, where she suddenly develops exactly zero chill. Together, Lottie and Millie represent the heart of what this journey has meant beyond breeding or pedigrees. They remind us that Frenchies aren’t just companions. They are comfort, laughter, healing, and family, often when you need them most.
And then there’s Junie — short for Juniper — the gentle soul we’ve carefully chosen as part of our future program. Junie was selected not just for her structure and beauty, but for her temperament, sweetness, and the qualities that matter most to us as we look ahead. As she matures and completes all appropriate health testing and evaluations, we hope she will one day begin a thoughtfully planned pairing with Havoc — the start of what we like to think of as a very intentional little love story. Like everything we do, her role in our program will always be guided by patience, health, and making sure the match is right for the dogs and the breed above all else.
Alyssa’s Side of the Pack
Gana’s Gang
Every good story has that one moment where you think, “How hard could this be?” Tully was ours.
Tully Kate was our crash course into the world of French Bulldogs. No syllabus, no warning, just straight into Frenchie Parenthood 101. What started as “she’s tiny and cute” quickly turned into learning about allergies, specialty diets, skin care routines, temperature sensitivity, vet relationships that feel more like co-parenting, and why this breed is less of a pet and more of a lifestyle. She may be a little high-maintenance, but she’s also the one who made us fall completely in love with the quirks, the personalities, and the responsibility that comes with doing this the right way.
And then there’s Havoc - Our Blue + Tan Merle Fluffly, carrying cocoa and red.
Havoc came in like he read none of Tully’s instruction manual and decided to write his own — confident, curious, and already showing the structure, temperament, and personality we value so much. He’s brought the perfect balance to our home: playful without being wild, affectionate without being clingy, and just enough mischief to live up to his name.
As part of our commitment to responsible breeding, Havoc has been DNA color and health tested through AKC, giving us important insight as we continue to evaluate him for our program. We are excited to watch him mature and, pending continued development, plan for him to become part of The Frenchie Locker as an upcoming 2027 stud. As with everything we do, that decision will always be guided by health, soundness, and what is best for the breed, not just the timeline.
What Sets Us Apart
We didn’t start The Frenchie Locker with a business plan.
We started it because we fell in love with the breed and learned, firsthand, what it really takes to raise them well.
Experience That Came From Living It
From managing breed-specific health needs to understanding temperament, structure, and care, our knowledge didn’t come from theory — it came from raising and loving our own dogs first.
We Raise Them in Our Homes
Our Frenchies are part of our daily lives. They grow up surrounded by people, routines, noise, and affection, so they transition naturally into family environments.
Built on Friendship, Guided by Heart
The same friendship that’s lasted over 30 years is the foundation of how we work together today. We support each other, we challenge each other, and we hold ourselves to a standard that reflects how deeply we care about these dogs.