The price of French Bulldogs often depends on the colours. Sometimes a breed with a common colour costs less than a rare colour. However, the American Kennel Club doesn’t accept all the colours as there are certain limitations. Here let’s discuss the top 13 colors of French Bulldogs and their potential prices.
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The Colors and Prices Of French Bulldogs:
American Kennel Club only recognizes white, fawn, and cream with their variations as standard colours of French Bulldogs. However, the organization accepts markings as well.
AKC accepts these three colours as the standard colours because these are the most common colours and have been bred since the inception of the dog breed. Here are the top 13 colours of French Bulldogs and their prices:
1. Sable:
Though sable colored French Bulldogs are not rare species but sometimes it is very difficult to find them. The sable brown-coloured Frenchies are believed to be a version of fawn-coloured French Bulldogs.
These dogs have fawn-coloured coats with brown tipping and look a bit washed-out compared to fawn bulldogs. Many of them also have a reddish tone alongside the basic fawn colouration which makes them look a bit tanner.
Some sable-colored French Bulldogs are dark brown whereas others as light. You may find them to a breeder who is an expert in breeding fawn-coloured bulldogs.
Price Range:
A sable-coloured French Bulldog may cost around $4000-$6000, depending on availability and location.
Any Health Issues?
No, there is no health issue associated with this particular colour.
2. Chocolate:
To have a chocolate-coloured French Bulldog, the parents must inherit chocolate-coloured genes otherwise another dominant gene will hinder from getting a chocolate-coloured French Bulldog. Thus, chocolate-coloured Frenchies are rare and very costly.
Chocolate color Frenchies are medium brown and some of them can be either dark or light brown. The eyes can vary from green, brown, golden, and light yellow. Orange colored eyes are very rare and they are very costly.
Price Range:
Chocolate-colored French Bulldogs may cost up to $20,000 and with orange eyes it can cost more than $35,000.
Any Health Issues?
To date, there are no known health issues specifically associated with this colour.
3. Blue:
Some dog owners believe blue French Bulldogs are rare but actually, they are not. Many celebrities including the famous Dwayne Johnson often show off their greyish-blue or slate-coloured French Bulldogs on social media.
Many people believe blue Frenchies are a result of specific health issues but in reality, they inherit two copies of dilute and recessive genes. No proven studies have been done yet on this breed if they are related to any specific health issues.
Price Range:
These dog breeds usually range between $5000-$8000 depending on location and availability.
Any Health Issues?
However, nothing has been proven yet but many times it has been observed that the blue genes possess a higher risk of colour dilution alopecia. It results in patches of hairs or coats falling out and sometimes flaky and itchy skin.
4. Lilac:
Lilac French Bulldogs are very rare as the parent must inherit blue and chocolate colour genes to achieve this colour. As blue and chocolate both are very expensive and rare genes, it is very difficult to breed a lilac-coloured French Bulldog.
Sometimes lilac breeds may have light blue or silver shade in their skin and coats. However, they might have lighter eyes such as light pink, yellow, or golden.
Price Range:
As lilac Frenchies are a crossbreed of blue and chocolate French Bulldogs, they cost more than other colours. The price can go up to $25,000 sometimes.
Any Health Issues?
Lilac-coloured French bulldogs possess health issues similar to blue genes. As a result, they may have skin problems and hair falls.
5. Cream:
Cream colorations also give Frenchies different names such as Egg-colored Frenchies or White French Bulldogs. The bulldogs are not usually light-coloured but have a tannish shed that keeps them apart.
The cream bulldogs have dark brown or black lips and eyes. As cream is believed to be a variation of white, it is accepted by the American Kennel Club. Despite the white colouration, they don’t seem washed out as the breed has glossy coats.
Price Range:
French Bulldogs with cream coloration will cost around $2000-$3000.
Any Health Issues?
There are no known health issues associated with the colour.
6. Pure Black:
Though, completely pure black French Bulldogs are not rare but very difficult to find. The pure black breed lacks any markings on the body, which makes them different from others.
However, sometimes black Frenchies may have some white spots on their chests. Many pet lovers are attracted to the black Frenchies because of their dark appearance and thus their price is higher than other varieties of French Bulldogs.
Price Range:
French Bulldogs may cost you around $6000-$9000 in the USA depending on their availability. Before buying this variety, ask the breeder if it inherits a black gene.
Any Health Issues?
We haven’t found any specific health issues that are closely related to the pure black variety of French Bulldogs.
7. Tan and Black:
Tan and black French Bulldogs are also black but the only difference with the pure black variety is tan bulldogs have some extra tan markings on their face, ears, necks, and chests.
The type of marks varies in every dog, some have lighter and more markings whereas others may have dark and fewer markings. You may find this variety from a breeder who specializes in breeding black French Bulldogs.
Price Range:
This variety is not completely black but they are relatively costlier than a normal Frenchie. According to our experience and knowledge, tan and black French Bulldogs may cost around $4000-$6000 in the USA, Canada, or the UK.
Any Health Issues?
We haven’t found any health issue that is closely related to the variety but in some instances, they are prone to obesity. However, it can be a simple coincidence as there is no study related to the variety of French Bulldogs.
8. Black and White:
The black and white variety of French Bulldogs are black but with white markings or patches over their necks and belly. Sometimes the markings can be present in other places such as the face, legs, and back.
In some cases, the extent and frequency of the white markings are not clearly visible on Frenchies until they are mature. Sometimes, the adults are completely different in appearance from the puppies and it sets them apart from other varieties of French Bulldogs.
Price Range:
The price range of the black and white variety of French Bulldogs may vary from $2000 to $3000 depending on the location.
Any Health Issues?
Yes, the variety is often prone to skin disease. Hence grooming black and white Frenchies is very important to maintain their glossy skin.
9. Blue Fawn:
Blue-fawn French Bulldogs are generally fawn and inherit dilute blue genes that are traceable in the puppies’ noses, ears, and paws. These Frenchies are different from regular fawn varieties by their slightly lighter mask colour.
Blue fawns Frenchies have light-blue eyes and thinner coats on their body. These varieties don’t look exotic but sometimes they are sold at very high prices due to their unavailability.
Price Range:
Blue-fawn French Bulldogs cost around $3000-$5000 but due to their unavailability sometimes they cost more than $8000. However, this variety of Frenchies is not a popular choice by dog lovers.
Any Health Issues?
Yes, due to blue genes, the variety of French Bulldogs are prone to skin problems. Also, it is seen that these bulldogs also have eye problems.
10. Isabella Frenchies:
Isabella French Bulldogs inherit similar genes to the lilac variety: two copies of chocolate and two copies of dilute genes. You cannot label a bulldog Isabella Frenchy unless you test that it carries chocolate genes.
Isabella French Bulldogs are one of the costliest Frenchies ever in the market. It is not only rare but also very time-consuming. First, you need to find a breeder who is a master in this special colorization and then you need to wait for a long time to get the result.
Price Ranges:
Due to their increasing popularity and unavailability, this variety of French Bulldogs may cost around at least $20000. Sometimes it can exceed $50000 depending on their availability and demand. We expect due to its heavy demand, Isabella French Bulldogs will not remain a rare variety of Frenchies in the near future.
Any Health Issues?
According to our knowledge, no specific disease is associated with Isabella French Bulldogs.
11. Merle French Bulldogs:
Merle French Bulldogs are probably one of the most controversial varieties of French Bulldogs due to their genetic combination—the dominant Merle gene results in mottled patches of colour instead of regular black colour.
Merle genes generally affect the colouration of black coats and they have very light-coloured eyes. Some of them have extra merle or double genes which don’t impact the skin colour but put the dog at a risk of health problems.
Price Ranges:
Merle French Bulldogs cost around $7000-$12000 in the USA and Canada. This is not a rare variety but some breeders don’t prefer to breed them due to their health issues.
Any Health Issues?
Yes, Merle French Bulldogs are prone to many serious health issues such as eye problems (microphthalmia, ocular pressure problems, etc) and hearing problems.
In a study, it was found that 2.7% of the single-merle genes and 10% of the double-merle genes are deaf in one ear whereas 15% of the double-merle genes are deaf in both ears.
12. Platinum Frenchies:
Platinum French Bulldogs are just another variety of cream colour bulldogs. These are not really rare but due to their complex genetic structure, not every breeder can breed them.
Platinum Frenchies have pink ears and dark eyes. However, due to cream colour coats, they are more prone to get dirty. Hence, being an owner, you need to groom them very often and use omega-3 gels to maintain their glossy skin.
Price Range:
Despite an exotic name, Platinum French Bulldogs may cost you around $3000-$5000 which is cheaper than other varieties of French Bulldogs.
Any Health Issues?
There are no known health issues related to this specific breed.
13. Brindle French Bulldogs:
Brindle French Bulldogs are the most common varieties of Frenchies in the market. They have light-fawn hairs on their bodies with light-coloured streaks.
Price Ranges:
Brindle French bulldogs are highly popular and well-accepted Frenchies around the world. These bulldogs may cost around $2000- $5000 depending on your location and the gender of the dog. Females cost a bit more than the males.
Any Health Issues?
There are no particular health issues related to Brindle variety.
These are our top 13 colours and varieties of French Bulldogs and their prices. Hope it’ll help you to find the best Frenchy for your home.
Diet of French Bulldogs:
French Bulldogs require a well-balanced diet that contains essential minerals and vitamins. Here you can read more about the diets of French Bulldogs:
