Judge Information

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Mr. Luis F. Sosa
P.O. Box 159
Mandeville, LA 70470
(985) 845-4562
CELL: (504) 813-5175
Email: sosaphoto@charter.net

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Luis Sosa grew up with Standard Smooth Dachshunds, which his father worked in tracking and field in Cuba in the 1950s. Luis obtained his first Miniature Longhaired Dachshund in 1972 out of English bloodlines. He met Paul Tolliver (Taunuswald) in the mid 1970’s and co-bred with Paul until his death in 1992.  

Luis obtained his first French Bulldog in 1975, and for the past 22 years, he has bred French Bulldogs, with his wife Patty under the Bandog prefix. Bandog Reg. has bred over 70 AKC Champions including dogs that have won over 300 Non-Sporting Group1’s, 38 All-Breed Best in Show and Best of Breed at 5 National Specialties.  In addition to Frenchies and Dachshunds, Luis has also co-bred Bullmastiffs, Afghan Hounds and Standard Poodles.

He is a former President of the Bayou Dachshund Club of New Orleans, a member and former Vice-President of the French Bulldog Club of America, and a member and Secretary and AKC Delegate of the Louisiana Kennel Club.  He is also a member of the Dachshund Club of America, the Bulldog Club of America and the American Bullmastiff Association.   Luis holds degrees in Biological Science and Civil Engineering and is a registered Civil and Sanitary Engineer in several states.  Luis and Patty reside in the Greater New Orleans Area.