Tina Olsen is the breeder behind Starlette French Bulldogs. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, champion dogs, puppies, photos & more!
Starlette French Bulldogs | Tina Olsen
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Hello! I am Tina Olsen with Starlette French Bulldogs. I’m proud to be a Breeder/Owner Handler. We have achieved AKC Breeder of Merit status and are proud to be responsible breeders. We follow OFA health testing in our program. We are proud to be members of the French Bulldog Club of America and we have two generations of dogs that have received their ROM with FBDCA. That’s lots of hard work. Frenchies are very competitive breed to show in conformation—always a challenge. It’s a challenge to build and hold majors.
I truly love the French Bulldog and choose to focus on this breed—always and forever. I am always trying to learn better skills and I am willing to help anyone who might need a bit of help. I want to help and preserve well-bred, happy, and healthy French Bulldogs. Also, I want to educate the public against non-standard colors. With the help of a friend, Shelia Smith, I started an up-and-running French Bulldog Club of Colorado. I would like to give credit to my biggest supporter and partner, my husband, Dan Olsen. Without him, I would not be here.
Tina Olsen: I was introduced to the sport and to the French Bulldog in the early 1990s.
Tina Olsen: I’ve been in dogs for many years: 15 as an Owner Handler and 20-plus as a Breeder.
Tina Olsen: Yes, I did attend show handling classes and handling seminars.
Tina Olsen: I have found these tools to be somewhat helpful.
Tina Olsen: Yes, I compete in NOHS, and the ratings are starting to become important.
Tina Olsen: The Bred-By Class is VERY important to me. Now that Specialties are getting closer, yes, they are important too.
Tina Olsen: Yes, it is a challenge to compete as a Breeder/Owner Handler with Frenchies.
Tina Olsen: I’m not always intimidated by the Professional Handlers, but sometimes I know it’s just a fact. I’m sometimes intimidated by the newer Judges.
Tina Olsen: I’m self-taught, but Kathy Clayton has been a great mentor and friend. As a breeder, my vet and multiple people have been mentors.
Tina Olsen: I feel I want to show what I breed as a guide/tool to our program.
Tina Olsen: My goals are putting conformation titles and Top 20 on dogs that we breed. As a breeder, my goals are the same. I’m still looking for some Group #1 wins.
My goals are putting conformation titles and Top 20 on dogs that we breed.
Tina Olsen: Once, about 15 years ago, I showed a pup and a received 5-point major. Thinking he was just a “filler,” I stood and looked at the judge like, “Are you sure???” He was just supposed to help build a major!
Barbara Canduff, a very dear friend and fellow owner who is above and beyond supportive and keeps me in check.
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