Akc Recognized French Bulldog Colors

The one of a kind french bulldog with his large bat ears and even disposition.
Akc recognized french bulldog colors. Amongst these brindle is the oldest and the most common color for french bulldogs. Those who intentionally breed disqualification dq colors in french bulldogs are motivated only to make money. All colors are acceptable with the exception of solid black. Acceptable colors all brindle fawn white brindle and white and any color except those which constitute disqualification.
By 1886 bulldog fanciers on both sides of the atlantic had done their work well enough to see the breed recognized by the akc. Please refer to the breed standard for additional details. The bulldog has long since been the national symbol of england. A fad color is a coat color disqualified by the fbdca akc french bulldog breed standard.
White french bulldogs are pure white unlike creams which have a cream eggshell coat. Color marking description. These colors are also often referred to as rare colors. They must use the existing colors set in 1992.
Here is the list of colors that are approved by the akc for showing purposes. The akc also approves other patterns like piebald pied black masks white markings and black shadings. The french bulldog breed was first time recognized by the akc in 1898 and 1911 was the year when the color requirements were established. The standard and alternate colors are classified for show purposes.
No responsible breeder would breed against their breed standard. Brindle colored frenchies mainly have that dark dominant color with light strands. Blue french bulldog a fad color is a coat color disqualified by the fbdca akc french bulldog breed standard. A white french bulldog is considered a standard akc color and is accepted in showing for akc standards.
This means that akc does not have any registrations of lilac blue merle chocolate et al. The non standard color breeders cannot select new colors for registration through akc. These colors are also often referred to as rare colors. Select a breed below to get the complete list of standard s and alternate a color and marking codes for all akc recognized foundation stock service fss and miscellaneous class misc breeds.
Those who intentionally breed disqualification dq colors in french bulldogs are motivated only to make money. White is a common french bulldog color but still very stunning. The akc also approved only the bat shaped ears and that rule is still legal. Color and markings for your breed.
Black bulldogs are the most common of the 4 rare colors in akc english bulldogs.