MY STORY
How I became a surfing Frenchie!
Hello pawsome new friend! My name is Cherie and I’m a surfing French Bulldog from Newport Beach, California! I was born on September 20, 2011 somewhere in Texas before being surrendered to the French Bulldog Rescue Network because my family didn’t have time for me. My sweet and amazing foster mommy Miss Linda brought me to Southern California and FBRN found me a forever home in March 2012 with my mommy, daddy and brother Ace.
I’m a special little girl. I’m super happy and I’m fearless! Unlike most Frenchies, I absolutely LOVE the water. The very first time I visited Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach, I hit the sand and immediately started playing with the big dogs in the water. I became known for rocking my life jacket at our Frenchie meet-ups at the beach and because of that, a friend suggested that we check out Dog Surfing lessons in Del Mar, California. After the first lesson, I was hooked! I love playing in the water with my daddy and have so much fun with all of my fellow surFURS.
I’ve competed in a number of competitions since 2013 and have raised thousands of dollars for charity along the way. It’s extremely important to me to give back to rescue organizations because if it wasn’t for them, I probably would’ve been sold on Craig’s List. I’ve had the good fortune of also appearing on TV a few times including The All-Star Dog Rescue Celebration, Nightline and Good Morning America. I love to raise awareness for both dog surfing and rescue pups.
Thanks for visiting – I hope to see you down at the beach very soon!
MY AWARDS
Even small dogs can do big things!
2017 Surf City Surf Dog – Huntington Beach, California
- 2nd Place Medium Dogs
- Top Fundraiser
2017 Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon – Del Mar, California
- 2nd Place Fundraiser
Duke’s OceanFest – The 3rd Annual Going to the Dogs SurFur ComPETition – Honolulu, Hawaii
- 2nd Place in Solo Dogs
2017 World Dog Surfing Championships – Pacifica, California
- 2nd Place in Medium Dogs
2017 Imperial Beach Surf Dog Competition – Imperial Beach, California
- 3rd Place Shredders
2016 Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon – Del Mar, California
- 2nd Place Fundraiser
2016 Surf City Surf Dog – Huntington Beach, California
- 2nd Place Medium Dogs
- Top Fundraiser
2015 Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon – Del Mar, California
- 1st Place Medium Dogs
- 3rd Place Best in Surf
- 3rd Place Fundraiser
2015 Surf City Surf Dog – Huntington Beach, California
- 2nd Place Fundraiser
2015 Unleashed by Petco Surf Dog Competition – Imperial Beach, California
- 3rd Place Medium Dogs
2014 Surf City Surf Dog – Huntington Beach, California
- 3rd Place Medium Dogs
2014 Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon – Del Mar, California
- Top Fundraiser
2013 Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon – Del Mar, California
- 2nd Place Fundraiser
MEET THE FAMILY
Dan
Daddy & Surfing Partner
Amy
Mommy & Wardrobe Director
Ace
Brother & Land Shark
MY MISSION
Surfing is crazy, awesome fun but it is very important to me to help raise money for animals in need at all of the events that I compete in. When I was a puppy my owners didn’t want me anymore and, luckily, I found my way to the French Bulldog Rescue Network and into my forever home. Many dogs aren’t as lucky as I am so I do my very best to give back every year. I rally the #TeamCherie troops to send some of their pawlowance to help organizations like the French Bulldog Rescue Network and the Helen Woodward Animal Center. We’ve raised nearly $13,000 since 2013 and there’s no end to my fundraising in sight!