| French bulldogs are a compact, muscular dog with a smooth coat, snub
nose and solid bone structure. Their physical appearance is
characterized by naturally occurring 'bat ears' that are wide at the
base and rounded at the top. Their tails are naturally short, not
cropped, straight or screwed but not curly. Under the American Kennel
Club and Canadian Kennel Club standards, weight is not to exceed 28
pounds (13 kg). In general, "Frenchies" range in weight between 20 and
28 pounds.
French bulldogs come in a variety of colors and coat patterns. |
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Interesting Facts about the
Blue Dilute Gene
We will progressively add more info as we have time. In the meantime,
you may do research on your own by Googleing "blue dilute gene".
The "blue" coloration caused by the recessive gene called "Blue
Dilution" (D/d). This gene can act on both the dark (black or brown) and
light (red to yellow) pigments.
Blue, or blue brindle. Brindle markings on this dog have a "grey" hue,
and base coat color is a solid blue-grey.
Blue Pied. In this form, the dilute factor has caused the black hairs to
become blue. Pigment on nose and pads is also a greyish blue in color,
and eyes are often blue or yellowish gold.
Blue-Fawn a variation of blue, with coloring being seen most clearly in
the masking points on the face. Typically they have green/grey eyes. It
is said that they are usually produced by a fawn or red fawn parent.
What to expect in your litters.
●If a blue dog
(d/d, with two copies of the recessive "blue gene") is bred to another
blue (d/d), all of the resulting puppies will also be blue (d/d).
●If a blue dog (d/d) is bred to a carrier of the blue gene (D/d), ALL of the puppies will be
carriers of the blue gene (D/d), and 3/4 of the puppies will be
Blue(d/d).
●If a blue dog (d/d) is bred to a non-blue
who is NOT a carrier of the blue gene (D/D), ALL of the puppies will be
carriers of, but will not express, the blue gene (D/d).
●If a carrier of the blue gene (D/d), is
bred to a non-carrier (D/D), 1/2 of the puppies will be normal
non-carriers (D/D) and 1/2 will be carriers (D/d).
●If two carriers are bred together (D/d X
D/d), 1/4 of the puppies will be blue (d/d), 1/2 will be carriers (D/d),
and 1/4 will be normal non-carriers (D/D).
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Black and tan French Bulldog. Undoubtedly the rarest of the
disqualified colors, this is still an extremely striking marking
pattern. It has been theorized that black and tan was initially
designated a dq because it is a dominant marking pattern in canines. |
This is referred to as blue, or blue brindle. Brindle
markings on this dog have a "grey" hue, and base coat color is a solid
blue-grey. |
Blue-Fawn A variation of blue, with coloring being seen most
clearly in the masking points on the face. Typically they have
green/grey eyes. It is said that they are usually produced by a fawn or
red fawn parent. |
A Blue Pied French Bulldog. "Blue" Frenchies are a result of the
'd' or dilute gene. In this form, the dilute factor has caused the black
hairs to become blue. Pigment on nose and pads is also a greyish blue in
color, and eyes are often blue or yellowish gold. |
This
color can be referred to as either liver, (chocolate) or brown - each
is a disqualification within the AKC or FCI breed standards. Dog has NO
brindling, and is a uniform reddish - brown, with self pigmented lips,
nose, pads,etc. Eyes have a yellowish-green hue.
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Red fawn pied French Bulldogs. Paler versions are sometimes
referred to as fawn pied, lemon pied or honey pied. |
This pattern is referred to as brindle pied. Brindled areas -
areas where fawn is overlaid with black striping - are interspersed with
areas of white coat. Markings can be slight, or predominant. |
Ticked Pied. Dog has obvious freckled markings among the white
areas of the body. Only
The Kennel Club (UK) standard specifies 'ticking' as a DQ, but this
pattern still tends to be heavily penalized in show rings everywhere. |
This color and pattern are referred to as black masked RED fawn,
due to the rich red hues of the fawn base coat. We have seen fawns in
all shades, from brick red to honey to lemon yellow. |
This color and pattern are referred to as black masked fawn. The
base color of the coat can vary in shade from red to tan. The mask
refers to the marking pattern on the face. |
Pale cream French Bulldog. Creams can range in hue from
deep amber to rich butterscotch to palest gold. This color is generally
considered to be a dilution of fawn, minus the masking gene. |
Tiger brindle is a term reserved for dogs with a coat pattern
comprising a fairly regular pattern of alternating fawn and black
stripes, similar in appearance to the coat of a tiger. |
This color pattern is sometimes referred to as reverse brindle in
Frenchies. It refers to the fact that fawn is more predominant than the
black brindling. |
Black brindle - also known as seal brindle - so dark it
may appear black, but closer inspection will reveal at least a few
lighter colored hairs. |
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