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Last year, discovered a French Bulldog character created by Yuko Shimizuc, the designer/creator of the Hello Kitty line. The character is called Rebecca Bonbon. Interestingly, she shares the same November 11 birth date with the Hello Kitty character.

Couldn’t find anyone who carried products in the US and recently revisited the topic. Here’s the news: representation of the Rebecca Bonbon line has been acquired by FremantleMedia, who is looking for licensing and franchising opportunities in the US, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand.

More story available at Global License!

Right now, products with Rebecca Bonbon imagery is only available in Japan. Looks like two new additions have been added to the line since last year: Baby Rebecca Bonbon and Men’s Rebecca Bonbon. Perhaps once someone strikes a deal we’ll be seeing Rebecca in US stores?

If you are a Frenchie person, you’ve probably clued into Martha Stewart’s cover for the month of May. She has her two Frenchies sitting in for the photo shoot. Making things very exciting for the photographer, no doubt!

Looks like they haven’t updated the website with the new cover today, but you can try here to view:
Martha Stewart Magazines

Another Frenchie-related Martha Stewart decorator item is one of her paints: French Bulldog Black. Which is rather odd, as solid black (that’s all black without a trace of brindle) is a disqualification in the ring, but maybe she’s thinking of the cute, snubbed nose of a brindle or black-masked Frenchie? If you wanted to be perfectly correct, you could add some faux bois spots and call it French Bulldog Black-Brindle. That would be a Good Thing, no?

Here’s a whole article about paint trends and how French Bulldog Black is a favorite of decorators. Which is as it should be.

EARTHY TONES REMAIN TOP FOR INTERIOR WALLS

The question often comes up “Why a badger fur/ruff collar for Frenchies in those early photos?”

Apparently, it was to tickle their ears and keep those ears up! Guess in the early days, when there was a mix of rose and bat ears, Frenchies needed “training wheels” for their ears.

Read more about a dog collar auction coming up February 12.

Historical Dog Collar Collection Auction

Better yet, view the collars going up for auction. And much more than just collars are in the collection! (Takes a few moments to load.)

Bonhams Online Catalog: The Dog Sale

Don’t know about your Frenchie, but ours seem to do a good job keeping their ears up with no collars. Especially if you whisper “Treat!”

Discovered the work of an artist, Cindy Anthony, at a dog show earlier this year. She creates colorful jewelry and has several styles, including a fascinating mosaic-type one. She doesn’t limit herself to Frenchies, so you can even treat a non-Frenchie person to some fun bobbles!

Jewelry can be created to order, but since the holiday season is upon us, expect a wait time.

www.cindyanthony.com
http://community.webshots.com/user/cinartist

Hankering to do some sprucing up around the house or kennel? Getting nervous about finding nice gifts for those sneaky holidays? Below are links to online shops with a very special purpose: the proceeds go to French Bulldog Rescue groups.

Friends of Frenchies 2008 Calendar
French Bulldog Rescue Network Shopping Mall
French Bulldog Rescue Network CafePress Store
French Bulldog Connection Rescue CafePress Store
French Bulldog Connection La Boutique
French Bulldog Rescue League Store (look for Our Store on the left)
Chunky Trunks eBay Shop
Cascade Bulldog Rescue/Rehome CafePress Store