We have some exciting news to share just days before Christmas. Kimberly Kinrade, bestselling author of the award-winning YA paranormal Forbidden Mind--has just launched a new book that features a Royal Frenchel! 

Lexie World (The Three Lost Kids, #1) is an amazing, fully illustrated children’s chapter book for Lower Grade readers (4-9 years old) that is full of magic, adventure and important lessons for people of all ages... and TayTay the Royal Frenchel stars in it! 

 The Three Lost Kids and their Royal Frenchel Tay Tay!

We stumbled on a fun blog post by Ode to Joy that features Royal Frenchels on her favorite things countdown list! Thank you Ode to Joy for mentioning Royal Frenchel! If anyone wants to stop by and comment on her post, just click here.

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My 339th Favorite Thing: Royal Frenchels

29 Sep

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! THEY’RE SO CUTE! Someone buy them all for me so I can roll around with them and feed them treats! I only hope it won’t go this far.

Hello Royal Frenchel Families and Friends,

Last week we held our first annual  Royal Frenchel Community Day  and we want to share the fun with you! Click on the link above to see lots of Royal Frenchels as adults and pups and the families that love them.  Enjoy the photos, stories and see who won the event contests!  

It was lots of fun to be together, Great People and Great Dogs make for a Great Day!  We look forward to making this an annual event and had lots of requests for a summer time play day as well.  We'll keep you posted!

To see all of the photos from the event, click Photo Gallery  (if you'd like to get copies of the photographs, please feel free to write us and we are happy to send you some.)

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"Best Friends Forever"

A great Royal Frenchel story submitted to us by Kate Anderson

Angel was my first Royal Frenchel love. She looks like Snoopy and has tiny white eyelashes. She turns 4 on Thanksgiving and has brought utter joy to my life. She became a service dog naturally, staying with me in the hospital where she charmed the medical staff out of asking for her shot records!
We had a happy life together. I never really thought about having a second dog. One seemed so fulfilling and easy.

 Earlier this year Brandi, a golden Royal Frenchel with much a humorous underbite, visited while her owners were away. Overnight Angel and Brandi became best friends. Where Angel had vied for my attention around other dogs, she now made way for Brandi. Where she had been a loner, she was now playing with Brandi like a puppy. Where she had been possessive around food, the two of them shared the smallest of bowls with never a fight. On leash the two of them ran head to head. Off leash they hunted as a team, one flushing and one chasing the rabbit, cat or next moving target in the tall grass

 Brandi joined our family in April to everyone’s delight.

When Angel had puppies a few months ago, Aunt Brandi was by her side to wrestle, guard and play with the puppies. If Angel went outside, with barely a look in her direction, Brandi stood guard over the puppies. If someone came to the door Brandi was there in a flash to keep the puppies safe.Brandi was the village who helped Angel raise the puppies.

Angel and Brandi are the best canine friends I have ever seen. Any day they can be seen lying on the couch like Yin and Yang, or spooning in the sun together.  I can now never imagine having only one dog.  Brandi's and Angel's friendship has blossomed them and our family delightfully, as only best friends can. 

Come to Royal Frenchel Community Day and receive a personalized Certificate of Authenticity for your Royal Frenchel Dog. 

 Please reply to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  with the name of your dog and a picture by Wednesday, October 19, 2011 so that we can prepare yourcertificate to hand out to you  on Saturday, October 22 at our great Royal Frenchel Community Day. For more information about this day, click on the link and join in the fun! 

If you’d like to see what the certificates will look like, keep an eye on RoyalFrenchel.com as we will be posting a sample certificate by Friday, October 21.

If you’re unable to make it and want a Certificate of Authenticity for your Royal Frenchel ,we are happy to send it to you. Please send us the name of your Royal Frenchel and the address you’d like your certificate sent

Win a $35 cash gift to use on your great dog so you can buy that special something that you said to yourself was too expensive last time!

Create a fun video of your Royal Frenchel (don’t worry, we don’t expect professional videographers... a flip cam, cell phone or webcam video is just fine) to share with us and your Royal Frenchel Community. Let your creativity shine and have fun with your Royal Frenchel with this!

Submit it to us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . And remember, each weekly contest runs all month long! You can work on any of the contests now and submit throughout the month until Royal Frenchel Community Day on October 22, 2011.

For this week's contest, the winner will receive $35 in cash at the Royal Frenchel Community Day, October 22, 2011. (Click on the link to learn more about this great event.) We can't wait to see what you all come up with and we look forward to seeing you at the Royal Frenchel Community Day!

This Week! (October 3-9) -- Win an Electronic Picture Frame for your dog & family photos!

Send us your best photo (or a staged photo that you create for fun!) of your Royal Frenchel with a funny caption or story and we will choose one winner to recieve...

An Electronic Picture Frame 

Submit it to us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Also enjoy posting the picture and caption on the Royal Frenchel Community board and share the fun with other Royal families.

The winner will receive their electronic picture frame at the Royal Frenchel Community Day, October 22, 2011. (Click on the link to learn more about this great event.)

We look forward to seeing you all there and enjoying the funny, witty, zany captions you come up with. Check back over the next few weeks for more opportunities to expand our community and win great gifts!

Setting Up Home Base

BUY DOG FOOD
 

We have changed to a new dog food, folks. ORIJEN was too rich for our Royal Frenchel's intestinal tracts. Royal Frenchels did not do well on it across the board. It's such an exemplary dog food that we tried to use it. Unfortunately, it just wasn't a right fit.

However, we have had great success recently with Taste of the Wild dog food. The Royal Frenchels, so far, have done well. You can click on the link or the picture to learn more about the food and ordering options. 

Also, see the Royal Frenchel recipe for stew to add to the food a couple times a week. It is a fun way to enjoy seeing your pup enjoy his or her variety and boosts the happy feeding times with a taste of something new.

 

CRATE

You are excited and so are we! Preparing for your puppy is all about anticipating his or her needs and yours. So here are some key thoughts to share to help you prepare to receive your little guy or gal.

A crate for a Royal Frenchel is generally around 18” by 22“ or just the next size larger. I recommend that you get a wire cage at home with 2 doors in it. You can check in our store and, if we don’t have what you are looking for, another good place right now is Target online. They have great crates.

We like the wire because you can clean them well and they can be covered easily. We will take orders for covers for your crate if you want. We love them and so do the dogs. It makes their rest area more like a den and then the flap can come up on any side and make way for hanging out resting, while observing his or her family as well.

TOO MUCH ROOM IN THE CRATE?

You probably want to buy an adult crate, so in the beginning you can place a cardboard box in the cage with the puppy, keeping the area small and for sleep or chewing before bed at first. This is a good housebreaking tool. Too much space means ease of getting relief without getting soiled. Dogs don’t want to get soiled, so go with the flow and let your dog out as suggested for housebreaking on the Royal Frenchel Taking Your Puppy Home Page.

BEDDING

Our puppies will choose micro-fibre super soft blankets over all others. We recommend using a basic bottom cover for the crate called a Snoozie, which you can find in our store or elsewhere if you like. And then we add the sweet feel of soft blankets to wrap up in! You will see what we mean when you see the puppy with its blanket! Royal Frenchels love soft micro-fibre!! It is so funny!

WHERE TO PLACE YOUR CRATES

Be temperature sensitive. Some floors can have drafts that drastically lower temperatures in the home and especially in the dog’s crate. Also, you don’t want to place a dog near a machine that is hot, making the cage hot rather than the room. These are not uncommon mistakes puppies and people have paid for, sadly. Just be aware of keeping a constant temperature for your little one. They rely on you for consistent temperatures. Inconsistent temperatures are a great cause of puppy death.

At first, you might want to have a night time place and a day time place for your crate, or simply have two. Because we recommend keeping your pup near your bed for comfort and ease of care for the puppy during the first couple of weeks. Once your pup is housebroken, you may choose to have him or her bunk in with you!

The second place is a daytime place where he or she is kept close at hand for resting and play. A good place is near where you will be on an off or most of the time as well. This allows your puppy to feel connected with you and yet he or she can rest with ease knowing you are near.

PLAY PENS AND WHY

It is good to secure an area for your puppy to play in other than his or her crate. It lets you know where the puppy is during the housebreaking period and makes it easier to start off on the right foot.

But, you don’t want to leave your puppy in a pen all the time either.  You want to secure an area where you can interact, where the puppy is safe from electrical outlets, poisons under sinks and things like that. You don’t want your puppy’s adventurous manner to get him or her into trouble!

Once again, Royal Frenchels are the easiest dogs in the world to train. You will find this true as well as long as you are consistent. The smaller area will help you keep that consistency without missing a moment when the puppy may need to go out etc. So stay connected to your puppy, no play pens that just keep him or her at bay without healthy interaction.

Kitchens work really well, or any room you are in most, office or otherwise. Your puppy can stay with you and in no time it will be house broken as well. So a small room can act as a play area, just don’t let that stop you from being with the puppy.

The more time you spend with your Royal Frenchel the better. They were bred for companionship. The more you allow your relationship to flow and each of you to learn what you need and want most, the better your dog will be in the end. And that is very cool!

CAR PUPPY CARE PACK

In your car, keep a few supplies that allow you to care for your puppy as you roll. Your Care Puppy Pack ought to have a bottle of water, roll of paper towels and a few plastic bags in case your little person ever has an accident. Keep a spray bottle of simple antibacterial cleaner such as Dawn dish soap. A little goes a long way. Also you will want to have some type of treat, like liver or something that is dried or a bone, so you have it on hand if you need it. Always have a good chew around. And last, but not least, a puppy pad for use anytime.
List:
•    Paper towels
•    Puppy pad
•    Spray antibacterial wash, pet safe
•    Blanket
•    Water bottle
•    Bone
•    Treat

STERILIZING CLEANER FOR COMING AND GOING IN PUBLIC

Remember, your puppy can walk on germs and bacteria when it is outside. We recommend wiping your puppy’s feet off upon entering your home after being outside. It is best and helps you keep a cleaner environment as well.

Do this for the first year of life if possible. Also, use only pet safe wash as many chemicals can be absorbed or licked though pad or tongue.

 BASIC INFO ON TEETH AND TEETHING

 

Puppies have 28 teeth which get replaced by approximately 42 teeth when they are grown dogs. Puppies’ teeth, like humans, fall out and are replaced by a second set from 4 through 7 months old.

 

Incisors are the first teeth to go. Incisors are the teeth between the canines in the front of the mouth. There are generally 12 of them, six above and below. The next in line are premolars which are directly behind the canines on the top and bottom. Molars come in for the first time next, like human babies.

 

CHEWING CONTROL

 

Royal Frenchels are pretty easy when it comes to both teething and chewing.

Overall, give them a hoof or a bone in their crate, a few toys and they are good to go.

 

Make certain you show them consistently what they are not allowed to chew by transferring them to what they are allowed to chew in your presence. If they go back to it, tell them again. I have rarely seen it take more times than that unless it is something like a dog being left in an area alone who gets bored. And that is not a good situation for any regular care. These dogs are typically not chewers and are easily distracted to a better chew choice when given the opportunity. Remember, they like to please so keep their needs met and your job will be easy.

 

WHAT CHEWS TO OFFER

 

The best chew items that we have found are really well made stuffed toys. Royal Frenchels love stuffed toys in general. Others are hooves and bones that you can get that are natural with the marrow in them. You can get them at your local pet store generally. Be aware that you don’t want those bones that are treated with all sorts of junk on them. They are not good for the dog and they smell bad!

 

DO NOT USE RAW HIDE CHEWS. Raw hide typically gets chewed enough to soften and then the pups swallow it. Raw hide can remain in the stomach for a very long time undigested, causing all sorts of problems. So bones, hooves, toys are best! And remember to always use dog safe toys. Not just any toy that children use as well. Button eyes and the like can do very serious damage to intestinal the track.

 

CHANGES DURING TEETHING

Some days may show a little different eating pattern during some of the teething period. If your dog misses a meal, eats less a time or two, or eats more than usual, no problem. If either of these persists, check it out. Otherwise, they have some days when they just don’t want as much food over those gum and that is ok. Other days they want to break them through and use them and they are very appreciative of more toys, chews and extra food that hits the spot!!

 

Some dogs can even get a little loose stool during this period. So the key is, watch and see if it passes or take you pup for a vet check. Remember this is between 4 and 7 months old, then you’re done!

 

Why Royal Frenchels aren't raised on cement pads and get to enjoy the beauty of Nature....Our Land from a Royal Frenchel's eyes.

Great Dogs for Great People is our guiding principle. It guides all that we do at Royal Frenchel for our customers and our animals.

 

We never knew we were unearthing a super recipe to meet some of the most wonderful people around! What a bonus we inherited. You can share in it too.

 

Plain and simple, Royal Frenchel pups attract the best people! See for yourself by meeting those in our Royal Frenchel community. If you are a Royal Frenchel person, you probably have at least 6 or more of these qualities.

 

We have noticed that all our Royal Frenchel families share these traits!

 

Royal Frenchel’s Great People List:

• Think for themselves (yet use the salt of the earth good sense of those who went before them)
• Creative
• Enterprising
• Appreciate relationships that mean most (they often show kindness to one another when visiting our pups that is really peaceful, joyful and remarkable)
• Share manners and respect for their family and others
• Excel with a good sense of balance with real needs—the needs of others as well as their own
• Learning turns them on in areas they have interest
• Enjoy sound quality, not trendy, not easily “sold a bill of goods”
• Explore leading edge technologies for play, health and learning or uses the best of simplicity to ferret out a fine freedom in life
• Co-create and often make decisions by consensus, using wisdom and insightful intuition
• Value long term thinking as well as the immediate celebrating of life in the now
• Ageless in that they treat everyone similarly (when we have children on our farm here, these people include them with ease frequently and seem to generate great memories for all involved)
• Generous and true in word and behavior or at least value it!

 

This is a true experience of ours. When we noticed that we enjoyed connecting with our doggie people far more than our miniature visitors, we made this list over the last few months and share it with you now. You will recognize it if you happen to know someone with a Royal Frenchel. Or you will recognize yourself!

 

Enjoy connecting yourself with those in our greater community. They are really great people with really great dogs!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKING YOUR PUPPY HOME

Your pup has already received much care, love and consistency of training at our home. We are providing the details of our routine in hopes that it will support you in caring for your new family member in the best possible way.