09/10/2026
Colors that bring health problems in the French Bulldog:
Merle color: (resulting from a cross between a French Bulldog and dog breeds with the merle gene (such as the Chihuahua, Dachshund, or Pomeranian)
One of the most common problems is genetic deformities. Because this dog has a unique genetic condition, this can lead to underdeveloped limbs, blindness, or deafness. Numerous Merle French Bulldogs also suffer from allergies, immune disorders, heart murmurs, and hip dysplasia, and do not live to old age. Also keep in mind that, because they have such light-colored eyes, they may have eye abnormalities. Some of the common problems are that one eye is larger than the other, one eye is covered by a nictitating membrane, cataracts, and coloboma (a congenital condition that causes a hole in the iris of the eye)
Blue or Mouse Gray color (all variants thereof such as blue brindle, blue piebald, blue fawn, lilac, chocolate, e.g.)
Blue is a dilution of black (a weak color) and can lead to mange, alopecia, immune disorders, neurological conditions, allergies, heart disease, and cataracts. This color carries a genetic condition that can cause dry, flaky skin and hair loss. Although this will not be evident in a puppy, problems can develop as the dog gets older. Healthy dogs live longer and cause less stress. Setting yourself up for a lifetime of heartbreak at the expense of your beloved pup is not worth a designer color or a trending fad.
Black & Tan and Black without brindle.
Other colors considered rare in French Bulldogs are the black/tan color (like a Dobermann (black & tan)) and the black one completely without a trace of brindle. These colors are so dominant that they will eliminate all other colors in the bloodline during breeding. It would indeed be sad to lose healthy Fawns, brindle dogs, creams, etc., because a handful of unethical and uneducated people wanted black and black and brown. This color has been considered a âdisqualifyingâ one in the official breed standard since 1911.
Fluffy French Bulldog (a medium-haired dog with a fluffy coat). They come in all colors and types, so there are many variants.
It is a mix of short-haired dogs with erect ears and a short tail, such as a French Bulldog, Pug, English Bulldog, Shorty Bull, Brussels Griffon, etc., X Long-haired dog, and then bred back to a dog that resembles a French Bulldog (look-alike), and that is how you get these mixed breeds. We have been breeding French Bulldogs for 20 years, and they are always tested for short and long hair; we have never had a long hair gene, and our dogs come from various countries, including America. These so-called French Bulldogs with a fluffy coat may look cute, but breeding for that extra fluffiness carries serious health risks. The âfluffyâ coat is caused by a genetic mutation or recessive genes, which are often associated with cleft palate, heart defects, and other congenital problems
Do your research before buying a dog of a specific breed.
Sacrificing your petâs future health, or contributing to the eventual decline of your favorite breed, is not worth bragging about if you own a rare dog. These are living beings suffering from our stupidity â not a handbag we throw away when it gets worn out. Be a responsible owner and thereby enjoy your dogâs long, healthy years.
Since February 1, 2016, French Bulldogs with the unrecognized colors Blue, Blue Merle, Chocolate Brown, and Black & Tan are no longer eligible for breeding (FCI). There is a suspicion that these colors entail health problems. This implies that these unrecognized colors may still appear in pedigrees issued before February 1, 2016.
Why, then, are these French Bulldog colors being bred?
As with any popular dog breed, unfortunately In that case, the consumer determines the supply. The more interest there is in these so-called ârareâ or âunusualâ colors, the greater the supply will ultimately be. Breeders who breed solely for financial reasons will continue to meet this demand. Unfortunately, serious health problems for the animal are accepted as a trade-off.
Merle, Blue, Black & Tan, Chocolate, etc. French Bulldogs are not rare. This is often told to the prospective owner, but nothing could be further from the truth. The reason for the scarcity of these colors lies in the fact that they are simply prohibited and are, as it were, on the blacklist. Reputable breeders and enthusiasts of the French Bulldog would never breed for these colors. This is how they keep the breed healthy, ensure the animal is recognized by the official breed club, and secure an FCI pedigree.
The French Bulldog was officially recognized by the FCI on November 30, 1954.
Crossbreeds & DNA breed test (unreliable)
Therefore, *Look-alikes* are being offered (mongrels/crossbreeds) that piggyback on the name *French Bulldog*. These dogs naturally do NOT have a globally recognized pedigree, but a fake pedigree that is for sale everywhere on the internet.
These mongrels resemble hunting dogs with erect ears and the same long nose, and some also have a long tail. However, there are also *Look-alikes* that look like a French Bulldog but carry forbidden colors that bring with them health problems. Then there is also the Fluffy French Bulldog, which is a look-alike with semi-long hair (fluffy coat). These are all bred from recent crossbreeds and do not have an official FCI pedigree, but an unrecognized pedigree that is for sale everywhere! They do not want to import fresh blood because that costs too much money, and crossbreeding yields a lot of money quickly! And a French Bulldog always has deep dark brown to black eyes and never blue eyes.
Years ago, I saw a so-called blue âFrench Bulldogâ that looked like a small American Staffordshire Terrier, so the same type of head and nose and long tail, and the DNA breed test stated âFrench Bulldogâ (the breed test was done at Feragen Laboratory).
I thought something wasn't right there because that dog didn't resemble a âFrench Bulldogâ at all, and a âFrench Bulldogâ genetically does not carry a tail, so it can never have one, and I started investigating that a long time ago.
I have had email contact with Feragen Laboratory, which performs breed tests, but they indicate that they can only look back three generations. So if the same breed had been used for 3 generations, the result would be a purebred dog, but they also clearly state that they do not know what kind of dogs were used before those three generations.
I have also been in contact with many other well-known laboratories, and they indicate that a breed test is impossible and unreliable! Example:
For example, a so-called *Merle French Bulldog*, which cannot be a French Bulldog because the color does not occur in the French Bulldog; the color originated from a cross between a French Bulldog and dog breeds with the merle gene (such as the Chihuahua, Dachshund, or Pomeranian).
If you breed back to the purebred French Bulldog for three generations after the cross, the DNA outcome will be a French Bulldog.
Familiarize yourself with a breed first before you want to purchase a purebred dog, because by buying a crossbreed, aka a mongrel, that is sold as a purebred, you are only encouraging these breeders...
Also, do not join Facebook groups for these mongrels, as these are often led by these breeders or people who own such a dog and are actually promoting them.
STOP ANIMAL SUFFERING!!!
