Mark Ornstein of Detroit Shares the Personal Journey Behind His Ethical French Bulldog Breeding
Detroit, MI, 14th February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, For Mark Ornstein of Detroit, breeding French bulldogs is not a side hobby or a weekend project. It’s a full-time commitment rooted in deep respect for the breed and a refusal to cut corners. Before he ever bred a litter, Ornstein was a devoted owner, learning everything he could about what made French bulldogs special—and what they needed to thrive.
“It started with Gracie,” he says. “She had these expressive eyes, the kind of personality you don’t forget. That dog didn’t just live with us. She shaped us.”
Gracie was Ornstein’s first Frenchie. Loving her came easy. Caring for her, as it turned out, was harder. From puppyhood, she dealt with chronic health issues: hip complications, bladder problems, and the classic breathing struggles the bre...