It’s always an honor for us to be asked to judge at our BCA National Specialty shows.
Rick and I have been involved in the dog world since 1987. We finished our very first bulldog that we purchased as a pet, 1 year later. 5 years into our journey we purchased our foundation
dog, CH. Jaylou’s Major Max (producers HOF). We were lucky to have been able to selectively and carefully line breed back to him successfully: Creating the Imperious Bulldogs Kennel.
We teamed up with my late Best friend, Suzanne Glover (HamItUp Bulldogs) in 2008. Together we produced GGCH. Imperious HamItUp Southern Belle (Annabelle). We teamed up with my dear friend Jean Hetherington and the rest was history. Annabelle Is the top specialty winning female bulldog in the history of our breed. She is the only female bulldog to win a group 1 at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club. She was a 2-time National BOS winner and retired after winning BOB at the BCA National Specialty show under the late great Mrs. Dara Carr.
Thank you to the team that made this all possible, Suzanne Glover, Jean Hetherington, Ellen Charles and Zach Lane.
We have 3 dogs in the BCA National Gallery and multiple dogs in the BCA Breeders HOF. We have produced over 50 champions with limited breeding.
Most important was the journey. The opportunity to travel all over the world and meet the most amazing people. The friends and experiences we had were second to none.
We look forward to judging your beautiful dogs and bitches, I’m sure they won’t disappoint.

Best Regards,
Rick and Kelly Franz
Imperious Bulldogs Kennel