Bella Ridge French Bulldogs

Photo from Neidig Collection, 2001, Baby Jack with Owner Jill Neidig.

Jack's First Win as a Class Dog

The second day Jack was shown he won Winners Dog/2 points under Judge Ms. Betsey Leedy.  Pictured from left to right are Judge Leedy, Linda Shelburg (friend and handler), and Jill Neidig (owner).

Jack’s show career began at 7 months of age in St. Joseph, MO in January 2002.  Our dear friend Linda Shelburg presented Jack as a 6-9 month puppy until he needed just one major to finish.  Mr. Perry Payson handled Jack at the Springfield, MO show in April 2002 to finish his AKC championship requirements.

Jack’s 2003 campaign began at Westminster KC, February 10, 2003 with Mr. Perry Payson.  Although he was only campaigned for 7 months due to a tragic ulceration of his left cornea, he still ranked #4 Breed and #8 All Breed at the end of 2003.

Today Jack reigns as king of our household.  His favorite activities are playing with “his ladies” and chewing on peanut butter filled cow hooves.  Jack was our first French Bulldog and the beginning of our true love for the breed.  Our thanks to Marilyn Burdick, Pudgybull for sharing this very special boy with us.

First Best of Breed Win

Our gratitude to Judge Ms. Mary Schroeder for awarding Jack his first Best of Breed Win at St. Croix Kennel Club in Lake Elmo, MN on August 24, 2002.

FBDCA 2002 Nationals Award of Merit at Salt Lake City, Utah

Thank you Judge Mr. Norman Patton for this first major recognition of Jack.  Pictured from left to right: Judge Norman Patton, Handler Perry Payson, Jill Neidig (owner), Marilyn Burdick (breeder and co-owner), and James Grebe, President of FBDCA in 2002

2003 Westminster Kennel Club Award of Merit

We were thrilled when Judge Mr. J. Materna awarded Jack an Award of Merit at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club in New York City on February 10, 2003.

First Group 1 Win

Houston KC, Houston, TX on March 15, 2003 Our thanks to Judge Mr. William Usherwood for awarding Jack his first Group 1.

Best in Show Specialty Win

Judge Rodney Merry bestowed a Best in Show Specialty win for Jack at the French Bulldog Club of Dallas-Ft. Worth's Specialty, March 21, 2003.

Father - Son Specialty Wins

Jack’s son, “Hank”, CH. Pudgybull’s Our Gangs Lil Spanky, also took Winners Dog and Best of Winners that evening.