Our Story
Passion Meets Purpose
We're not just breeders – we're devoted Frenchie enthusiasts committed to raising exceptional companions.
Who We Are
The Graber Family
My wife and I were married in 2001 and call Grabill, Indiana home. We live on five acres out in the country, on the family farm where I grew up, in a home I built in one of the fields where I used to help my father farm.
We are woodworkers by trade. My father started a custom cabinet business back in the 80's, and I've been employed there all of my working life. In 2013, my brothers and I bought the company from my father and his partners, and Graber Cabinetry LLC was formed. We craft high-end custom cabinets and furniture for homes throughout the eastern United States.
My wife and I have ten wonderful children that the Lord has entrusted into our care, and they are the greatest thing that ever happened to us! We will forever remember the blessings of a large family, truly they are "the heritage of the Lord" that the Bible speaks of.
Did I mention we love French Bulldogs? After many years of raising St. Bernards, our growing family decided they were just too big and required too much work to care for, so we re-homed our four females and one male and took a break from breeding. Now we're back at it again, this time raising French Bulldogs, and we absolutely love this breed! We make a family affair out of raising and caring for the Frenchies, and the children all just adore the puppies to no end. There is no shortage of socializing around here, and they all get more than a little spoiled very quickly.
I would love to share a short testimony with you about our personal lives. My wife and I were raised in a very traditional setting with wonderful parents. However, soon after we got married we found that the trials of life didn't get any easier. Instead we soon realized that we were unprepared to raise a God-fearing family. It was then that we turned to God's Word in the Bible for direction. As He does with all seeking souls, the Holy Spirit of God revealed to us His Holiness, the fallen state of man, and the need for repentance of sin. He then showed us that we are justified by faith in Jesus Christ, and that by believing in Him, our names were written in the Lamb's Book of Life. It was in 2005 when we began that journey of walking the Christian life, and we have never turned back. We are members of Allen County Christian Fellowship in New Haven, Indiana, and are very excited about what the future holds for our family.
We hope you enjoy your time spent on this site, and that you come back to visit us soon. Please let us know if you have any questions, we would love to hear from you!
Beyond Standard
Exotic Colors & Rare Patterns
We don't just raise standard-colored Frenchies. We specialize in the rare and breathtaking — from dilute shades like Blue, Lilac, and Isabella to exclusive coat patterns like Merle and Fluffy. Every puppy is a one-of-a-kind companion.
Lilac Platinum
A Lilac Platinum Frenchie is a true lilac — two copies of the dilute gene (d/d) paired with two copies of a chocolate gene (b/b) — that is fully covered by two copies of the cream gene (e/e). The d/d and b/b together define the lilac base, and the e/e cream sits on top of that lilac and washes nearly all of its pigment out, leaving a near-white, creamy coat with a pinkish nose and paw pads and striking light eyes. It is one of the most exclusive and difficult-to-produce shades, prized for its clean, almost luminous appearance.
Blue & Tan
A Blue & Tan Frenchie carries two copies of the dilute gene (d/d), which turns what would be a black coat into a soft, smoky slate blue-gray. Paired with the tan-point gene (At/At), warm cream-to-fawn markings appear above the eyes, on the cheeks, chest, and down the legs — a crisp, high-contrast look that turns heads wherever they go.
Lilac Platinum
A Lilac Platinum Frenchie is defined by two copies of the dilute gene (d/d) paired with two copies of a chocolate gene — either testable chocolate (b/b) or cocoa (co/co). This combination is what makes a true lilac: the d/d turns black to blue and the b/b or co/co shifts that blue into a pale, cool-toned lavender-gray with a silvery, almost frosted sheen. When the cream gene (e/e) is layered on top, the coat lightens further toward a soft platinum-lilac with a pinkish nose and paw pads — one of the most refined and unmistakably exotic dilutes.
Isabella & Tan
Isabella is the rarest of the dilutes — the result of two copies of both the blue (d/d) and testable chocolate (b/b) genes, which together turn black into a soft champagne-beige with a pearly, almost ghostly sheen and a light, pinkish nose and paw pads. Add the tan-point gene (At/At) and warm cream markings appear above the eyes, on the cheeks, chest, and legs, making an already elusive coat even more striking and highly prized.
Merle
Merle is a pattern, not a single color — the merle gene (M/m) randomly dilutes patches of the base coat into lighter mottled flecks, leaving other patches full-strength, so the same gene reads completely differently depending on what it sits on. Almost any combination is possible: blue merle (merle over d/d), lilac merle (merle over d/d + b/b or co/co), chocolate merle, fawn merle, and even merle paired with tan points or the cream gene. The signature is the uneven, marbled patchwork — often with one or both eyes a striking icy blue — and no two merle coats are ever exactly alike.
Fluffy
Fluffy (long-hair) is a coat length, not a color — any color can come in a Fluffy when the dog carries two copies of the long-hair gene (L/L). The L gene has four length variants (L1, L2, L3, L4), and a dog needs two copies in any combination of these to express the long, soft, feathered coat. So a Fluffy can be blue, lilac, platinum, merle, isabella, fawn — the genetics of the color are entirely separate from the length. The result is a plush, elegant Frenchie with wispy feathered ears, a flowing chest and legs, and a distinctly softer appearance than the standard short coat.
Our Journey
Years of Dedication
The Beginning
Our journey started with one Frenchie who stole our hearts.
First Litter
Welcomed our first litter, learning and growing every day.
Growing Family
Expanded our breeding program with champion bloodlines.
Today
Proud to have placed dozens of puppies in loving forever homes.
Our Standards
What Sets Us Apart
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in breeding, care, and placement.
Health Testing
Comprehensive genetic and health testing for all breeding dogs including cardiac, patella, and DNA panels.
Family Raised
Every puppy is born and raised in our home, exposed to children, other pets, and everyday life.
Early Socialization
We follow the Puppy Culture program for optimal neurological development and socialization.
Vet Examined
Every puppy is examined by our licensed veterinarian and up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming before going home.
Socialization Matters
A well-behaved adult dog starts with a well-raised puppy. Our puppies grow up with our family and children, socialized early through daily interaction, play, and affection.
Selective Placement
We carefully match each puppy with the right family to ensure lifelong happiness.
Ready to Meet Your Match?
Browse our available puppies or reach out to learn more about upcoming litters. We'd love to help you find your perfect companion.