How do you get a Blue Merle Frenchie?

Blue Merle Frenchies looks so unusual and are very difficult to breed. In order to ‘create’ this rare colored Frenchie, a breeder needs to select a blue French bulldog and a merle Frenchie. Since merle is a dominant gene, there are 90 \% to get a blue merle puppy litter. The M locus is the home of the merle allele.

How much are merle French Bulldog puppies?

Merle French Bulldogs are rare, exotic and expensive. Expect prices to start at $7,500 and go up to $20,000. Be wary of breeders that have ‘cheap’ French Bulldogs because there are many French Bulldog scams out there and backyard breeders.

Can you breed Merle to Merle French bulldog?

No, there are no health issues tied directly to the Merle gene. Merle French bulldogs can be extremely healthy if responsibly bred. The downsides of the Merle gene come into play when the breeder irresponsibility breeds two merles together, which can potentially result in a genetic disaster called a “Double Merle”.

Can a Merle French bulldog Be KC registered?

The Kennel Club has announced that it will no longer accept registration applications for merle-coloured dogs in breeds where there is no documented evidence of the colour having been well established over a sustained period.

Can a Merle French bulldog be AKC?

Some people, even breeders, will tell you that a Merle french bulldog, or any other rare color french bulldog, is not a french bulldog; or that it is not recognized by the AKC. This is not true. The AKC does limit participation in conformation events to the standard colors.

Can you register a Merle?

Yes, you can register your Merle french bulldog as long as you received AKC registration papers from your breeder. There are purebred Merles, however it is not a breed standard color so would not qualify as a show dog.

How much is a fluffy merle French bulldog?

In general, you can expect to pay anywhere from $13,000 to $16,000 for one of these puppies. That is far more than other breeds out there.

What is a lilac merle French bulldog?

Lilac Merles are the rarest french bulldogs and the hardest to find. The lilac genetics are expressed in the flash of red in there light blue colored eyes and a combination of chocolate and blue base color in their coats. You’ll often see light colored coats- white, silver, grey, light blue with light blue eyes.

Can you KC register a merle French Bulldog?

The Kennel Club has announced that it will no longer accept registration applications for merle-coloured dogs in breeds where there is no documented evidence of the colour having been well established over a sustained period. In some breeds, the effect of the merle allele (M ) is termed ‘dapple’.

How much does a merle bully cost?

The quick answer is – somewhere between $800 and $2,000, with an average of $1,300. Where exactly your puppy falls in this range will depend on his breed, pedigree, health and other factors. Let’s look at what determines the cost of a merle dog, and why they are so expensive!

Can you breed merle to merle French bulldog?

What happens if you breed two Merle French Bulldogs together?

The downsides of the Merle gene come into play when the breeder irresponsibility breeds two merles together, which can potentially result in a genetic disaster called a “Double Merle”. If two Merle French Bulldogs are paired together, 25\% of the puppies have a chance of being double merles, also known as homozygous merles.

Do you have to register a Merle French bulldog with AKC?

Most merle French bulldogs can be registered by the AKC, but they aren’t considered a standard breed color. Despite this, the AKC still recognizes them. To register a merle French bulldog with the AKC, you’ll first need to obtain an AKC registration form. After doing so, take pictures of your pet.

What kind of dog is a blue fawn merle?

And here you have it, a blue fawn merle French Bulldog. Isabella “True Lilac” Merle French Bulldog Isabella is one of the newest colors in the French Bulldog breed. It’s a new shade of lilac also called “true lilac”.

What is a lilac Merle French Bulldog?

The merle coat comes from a dominant gene that becomes diluted by other genes. When this happens, different merle colors occur. The lilac merle French Bulldog is one that has a chocolate brown and a blue base coat color and light-colored eyes. The blue fur is diluted, revealing the lilac color.