![]() Due to their increasing popularity, there is a chance that they will become less rare in the future. You have to go to a breeder specializing in this coloration and then likely sit on a waiting list for a long time. They are easily one of the most expensive French Bulldog colorations out there.Ĭurrently, these are the most difficult French Bulldogs to find. Usually, these dogs can cost as much as $15,000 to $40,000. It has to be tested.īecause the extra testing goes into proving that these dogs are true lilacs, they often cost more. You can’t simply look at a dog and say that it looks like an Isabella. This is the only way to ensure that the dog is an Isabella Frenchie. This means that the breeder genetically tested the dog to ensure that it was carrying the chocolate gene. The only reason this color gets its name is that the chocolate is testable. They also have the same genetic code: two copies of the chocolate gene and two copies of the dilution gene. The Isabella French Bulldog isn’t technically a different color from lilac. Most dogs won’t show signs of blindness until they become completely blind and are then placed in a new environment. In many cases, you may not notice that your dog is deaf or blind until months down the road. Luckily, many dogs adapt well to being deaf or blind. This study isn’t including slight levels of hearing loss that likely affects many more dogs. On the other hand, double merles had a 10% chance of being deaf in one ear and a 15% chance of being deaf in both. One study found that dogs with single merles have a 2.7% of being deaf in one ear and a 0.9% chance of being deaf in both. ![]() Therefore, many of these dogs end up with some sort of eye issue, such as microphthalmia, ocular pressure problems, and colobomas, among others. The merle gene affects how the dog makes pigment, including in their eyes. These dogs are prone to a variety of eye problems. However, we know that it negatively affects the Chihuahua, which is likely where the French Bulldog got the merle gene. We may not have exact data on Frenchies, as the merle pattern is infrequent in this breed. The main problem with the merle gene is that it has been shown to cause health problems in all the dog breeds that it affects. However, it will make them more prone to health problems. This double-gene usually won’t affect their actual coloration very much. While dogs only need one gene to be considered merle, two merle genes will make them “extra” merle. Therefore, you will see some chocolate Frenchies with a “hidden merle.” Often these dogs look entirely normal, except they have very light-colored eyes. This gene only affects the coloration on a black-based coat, not a red one. It is a dominant gene, so the dog only needs one to end up as a complete Merle. The Merle gene causes mottled patches of color instead of the dog’s usual color. It is expected that most merle French Bulldogs have Chihuahuas somewhere in their pedigree. The genetic code for this color had to be introduced to the genetic line somewhere. While Frenchies naturally carry the genetics for the genes we have previously discussed, this is not true for the merle gene. Merle is probably one of the most controversial French Bulldog colors. ![]() Where the puppies are raised is often crucial for socialization purposes. Be sure to ask about genetic testing and the health of their dogs. ![]() We recommend asking these breeders all of your questions. When you’ve been helping bred French Bulldogs since birth, you’re going to know quite a bit. After all, you have to be after dedicating so much time to these canines. Most of these breeders are experts on dogs. They have carefully cultivated these genes over a very long time, which is why they can produce puppies with such an unusual color. Often, the current owner learned from their parents, who may have even learned from their parents. Most breeders that sell rare colors are running family operations. It may take a year or more before one becomes available. Don’t plan on bringing home a blue French Bulldog next month. Plan on staying on a waiting list for a long time before you end up with one of these colors. ![]() Many of these dogs are difficult to find. You don’t want to find a dog with the rarer color you’ve been looking for and then find that you have to spend thousands to keep them alive. For this reason, finding a good breeder is significant. Some of these dogs are prone to health problems due to their rarer coloration. Even a breeder that specializes in a rare color may only get a couple of dogs a year. A usual breeder may only produce a rare color every few years. Many breeders spend years and even generations specializing their dog’s colors. ![]()
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