Blue Fawn French Bulldog-Detailed Introduction

The Blue Fawn French Bulldog is a rare and distinctive breed of French Bulldog. This purebred dog was given its name after its distinctive coat. You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for more details about the Blue Fawn Frenchie. All the details you require about this unusual dog breed are provided below.

Here is a Blue Fawn Frenchie breed description.

French Bulldog Blue Fawn
Other Names	Blue Fawn Frenchie, Blue Fawn French Bulldog, Blue Fawn Bouledogue Francais
Purity	Purebred
Purpose	Companion
AKC Recognition	No
Size	Toy
Weight	20-28 pounds
Height	11-13 inches
Colors	Fawn with a grey/blue mask, bicolor
Child Friendliness	Very high
Canine Friendliness	High
Training Difficulty	Low
Grooming Upkeep	High
Exercise Needs	Low
Health	Poor
Lifespan	10-12 years
Puppy Cost	$6,000-$7,000

What is a Blue Fawn French Bulldog?

The French Bulldog breed has a particular coat shade that is called “blue fawn.”

They are similar to a typical French Bulldog in every other way but color.

They can weigh up to 28 pounds and are about a foot high.

They have flattened, wrinkled faces and large, bat-like ears. Their tail is short and stubby and their body is heavily built.

The American Kennel Club’s official breed standard for the Frenchie describes three acceptable coat colors:

• White
• Cream
• Fawn, which can range from a soft, light brown to a deep, fiery red.

Any of these colors may also have the following markings or patterns laid over the top:

• Brindle
• Piebald
• Black mask
• Black shadings
• White markings

A blue fawn Frenchie has a blue mask and a fawn coat.

Unsurprisingly, the fur on a dog’s face, including its muzzle, the area around its eyes, and the area over its forehead and ears, constitutes its mask.

‘Of course, “blue” does not actually mean blue, but rather a gentle grey.

For French Bulldog purists, despite being only a slight deviation from the acceptable black mask, it is a crucial one.

Blue fawn Frenchies’ eyes may be light brown, blue, or green, and the color dilution frequently affects them as well. This is another feature that disqualifies a dog from meeting the breed standard.

Next, let’s investigate the reasons behind the breed standard’s adamant opposition to traits that dilute color.

AKC Blue Fawn French Bulldog

If you check AKC-approved Frenchie colors, you won’t find blue fawn there. That’s because Blue is not a standard French Bulldog color, and a Blue Fawn coat is grounds for disqualification.

Although owners of Blue Fawn Frenchies cannot register their dogs with the AKC, this does not make them less desirable than owners of regular French Bulldogs.

The AKC allows the following coat colors for Frenchies:

• White.
• Fawn.
• Cream.
• Brindle.
• and the mixtures of them.

AKC-approved markings for the Frenchie are:

• White marking.
• Black marking.
• Piebald.
• Brindle marking.
• Black mask.

Are Blue Fawn French Bulldogs Rare?

Theoretically, blue-fawn French Bulldogs ought to be uncommon.

They are caused by a recessive genetic combination that is typically hidden by other, more common genes.

Breeders can easily “engineer” litters of blue fawn puppies if they so choose. Breeders rarely purposefully produce dogs that do not adhere to their own breed standards, though.

Frenchies with blue fawn coats, however, have drawn a lot of interest from pet owners who like the idea of something unique and unusual.

Unreliable breeders and puppy farms will look to profit wherever there is a demand.

So it stands to reason that blue fawn French Bulldog puppies are frequently listed for sale and cost several thousand dollars each.

Unfortunately, because the breeder bred with color and profit in mind rather than health, these dogs are typically even less healthy than the average Frenchie.

In fact, ethical breeders frequently choose not to raise their prices for puppies with unusual colors out of principle in order to avoid endangering their appeal to greedy puppy farmers.

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Blue Fawn French Bulldog Genetics

Blue fawn Frenchies have a blue mask because they carry two copies of a recessive gene called the dilution gene.

‘Recessive simply means that the effects of the gene are only manifested in puppies who are born with two copies of it. They were each given one by their parents, one by their mom, and one by their father.

The dilution gene has the effect of lowering the level of black pigment in hairs that have black pigment.

As a result, they appear gray.

Due to the possibility of unintended health effects for French Bulldogs who express the dilution gene, French Bulldogs with color dilution are specifically excluded from meeting the official breed standard.

Let’s find out more.

Blue Fawn French Bulldog Health

Unfortunately, French Bulldogs are not a particularly healthy dog breed, to begin with. Additional health risks are created when color dilution is added to their coat.

French Bulldogs of all colors have a significantly increased risk of the following conditions, compared to the dog population as a whole:

• allergies to certain foods, as well as to pollens and perfumes, as well as environmental factors.
• The painful spinal condition intervertebral disc disease is more common in people with chondrodystrophy, a form of short-legged dwarfism.
• the degenerative myelopathy of the nervous system.
• Knee caps that move out of place are known as luxating patellas.
• birthing challenges.
• Due to their extreme protrusion, and damage to the surface of their eyes.
• tracheal hypoplasia (extremely narrow windpipes), which is a breathing issue brought on by having a flat face. This is a member of the Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome group of abnormalities. In order to help dogs breathe safely and regulate their body temperature through panting, they frequently need expensive surgery. In hot weather, dogs who are not treated run a high risk of passing out from heat stroke or even dying.

Blue Fawn French Health Problems

A hereditary condition known as Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA) can also affect blue-fawn French Bulldogs.

CDA causes bald patches on their coat that are itchy and flaky. It can be controlled to stop the exposed skin from itching and becoming infected, but it cannot be cured.

Prior to breeding, it is impossible to test dogs to see if they have the faulty gene that results in color dilution alopecia because affected puppies don’t show symptoms until they are adults.

Therefore, you must have utmost faith in your breeder’s honesty to keep affected individuals and their siblings out of their breeding program if you plan to purchase a blue fawn French Bulldog.

Blue Fawn French Bulldog Temperament

Frenchies are experiencing a tremendous popularity boom despite their health issues.

which is partly due to their temperament. Frenchies make loving and enjoyable companions.

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They adore their human family and actively seek out opportunities to interact with them. If the weather is cool enough, play games in the yard; if not, snuggle on a sofa in a cool room.

There is no correlation between blue fawn coloring and temperamental differences. Therefore, there are no surprises in this area.

But since Frenchies were bred to be companion animals, potential owners should be aware that they frequently struggle to manage being left alone.

Because of their susceptibility to separation anxiety, when left alone, they may engage in destructive actions and bark.

Blue Fawn French Bulldog Grooming

Blue fawn French Bulldogs have short, tight coats like all other Frenchies. There isn’t much brushing necessary.

However, blue fawn French Bulldogs with color dilution alopecia might require routine bathing with a mild shampoo that is prescribed by a veterinarian in order to prevent infection from entering the skin where it is inflamed and to lessen itching.

To keep the wrinkles around their face clean, French Bulldogs as a whole require special care. The warm creases in the skin provide the perfect environment for bacterial growth.

Should I Get a Blue Fawn French Bulldog?

There is no right or wrong answer to this question. The French Bulldog is one of the most well-known dog breeds, as we already mentioned. They are adored by people everywhere, and because this color combination is uncommon compared to other color combinations, it is particularly sought after.

Despite how unusual and cute these puppies may be, be aware that they could cause a lot of issues. First off, it should be noted that the French Bulldog breed as a whole has a reputation for having terrible health. They are a brachiocephalic dog breed, which means that their snout is smaller than usual. Numerous breathing issues are being caused by this, which is also contributing to numerous other health issues.

Your blue fawn Frenchies run the risk of developing color dilution alopecia in addition to all of these health issues. We are therefore unable to promote the breeding of these puppies and do not recommend that you promote breeding by acquiring a puppy for yourself.

Because of the severe health problems these dogs experience, some nations have even outlawed the breeding of all brachiocephalic dog breeds. In light of this, it is up to you to decide whether you still want to encourage French Bulldog breeding. Rehoming an older dog from a shelter is a better choice if you truly want a Frenchie.

The fact that so many Frenchies are abandoned in shelters is also due to their poor health. Frenchies are one of the breeds that are most frequently given up to shelters when their family realizes they cannot afford the veterinary costs associated with their care. In some places, there are even organizations that specialize in the rescue, fostering, and adoption of French Bulldogs.

Blue Fawn French Bulldog: Pros and Cons

The Blue Fawn French Bulldog is adorable enough to win anyone over, but owners should consider the advantages and disadvantages before taking on the responsibility.

Pros	Cons
Even after a long day, you’ll smile thanks to their silly antics.	If you leave them alone, they might become clingy and experience separation anxiety.
They make ideal apartment pets and lap dogs due to their size.	For their size, their maintenance requirements are a little bit high.
Owners who don’t want an overly active furry friend will find them ideal.	Because of their brachycephalic breed, they experience a variety of breathing problems.
They are aware of how to keep themselves safe around children.	More expensive than the majority of French Bulldogs.
They aren’t particularly yappy.	Some people will be bothered by their snoring, snoring, and farting.

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