Discover the Genetics of Frenchies
Explore our interactive database of 18 distinct French Bulldog variations. Understand their DNA, health traits, and rarity.
Common
Standard Fawn
The classic French Bulldog appearance with a solid fawn coat.
Generally healthy baseline.
Common
Brindle
Dark with fawn hairs mixed in, creating a tiger-striped effect.
Standard health.
Exotic
Lilac
A beautiful pale dusty gray/brown resulting from Blue and Cocoa.
Watch for eye and skin sensitivities.
Rare
Merle
A mottled, patchy pattern on a solid base coat.
Never breed two merles together (risk of double merle deafness/blindness).
Ultra-Exotic
Fluffy
A long-haired Frenchie resulting from two copies of the L4 gene.
Requires extra grooming, no specific health risks.
Exotic
Isabella
A true lilac color from blue dilution and testable chocolate (rojo).
Monitor for skin issues.
Ultra-Exotic
Platinum
A cream-covered lilac, appearing shiny silver-white.
Sun protection needed for nose/skin.
Uncommon
Pied
Predominantly white with patches of color.
Risk of deafness if white covers the ears.
Ultra-Exotic
Lilac Merle
Lilac base coat with merle patching.
Requires careful breeding (no merle x merle).
Ultra-Exotic
New Shade Isabella
A combination of Cocoa, Dilution, and Rojo.
Rare genetics, requires robust screening.
