DPM Bulldogs
Famous for Frenchies!
Trish Klotz founded DPM Bulldogs with her parents, Gerry and Barb Klotz. Now, Gerry and Barb have retired at the wonderful ages of 88 and 90, but still keep a watchful (and possessive) eye on all things dog-related. Trish is the driving and managing force behind the daily operations and decisions on our breeding and show program.
In 2025, Trish partnered with Ami Smithenry to make more breeds and puppies available. The Klotzes live in Lerna, IL, whereas the Smithenrys live in Newton, IL. This places us all in Central Illinois, between Indianapolis, IN and St. Louis, MO, and about three hours south of Chicago, IL.
The Klotzes have been involved with breeding bulldogs since 1985. We first started with American Bulldogs, and we bred, showed, and produced several champions, and two Grand Champions. We have also bred Old English Bulldogs, Bulldogs, and the breed that won our hearts and soul, French Bulldogs. We currently breed primarily the French Bulldog, but we do have one American Bulldog male that we are standing at stud.
We live on a beautiful five-acre parcel of land in rural Cumberland County with our furry family members. All our fur babies alternate living in our home, or in our attached temperature-controlled living quarters. We have fenced-in grass areas for our babies to run and play and enjoy themselves in. Trish is also an N.K.C. licensed inspector and judge.
Ami is an A.K.C. Good Dog Trainer and a Certified Canine Behavior Trainer, certified through both the A.K.C. and the K9 Academy in Carbondale, IL.
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