Rare and unusual colours
Before buying a puppy it’s useful to know that every breed of pedigree dog has a list of ideal recognised colours described in their breed standard (a description and guide to what a breed looks and acts like).In doing your research to find a puppy, you may have come across adverts for dogs that have ‘unusual’ colouring. Before deciding to buy one of these ‘rare’ coloured dogs, there are some things you need to know first.
WARNING - French Bulldogs should NOT be Blue, Lilac, Chocolate, Black & Tan , Merle, or any colour or pattern other than the colours recognised in the Kennel Club Breed Standard Please do not buy a French Bulldog puppy in any of these so called rare fashion colours.
Are they truly rare?
No, despite what a breeder might claim, the rarity of these colors simply means that breeders choose to prioritize breeding dogs based on their color, often at the expense of other qualities like health or temperament. In fact, some of these so-called "rare" colors are actually quite common. The term "rare" is merely a marketing tactic used to create a perception of uniqueness for these dogs.
It is most essential to buy a HEALTHY PUPPY who has been reared and socialised correctly and is the right breed of dog for you and your circumstances than to buy a puppy because it is a fashionable breed or colour. PLEASE NOTE The recognised genuine colours for the French Bulldog are PIED, BRINDLE, & FAWN. If a Frenchies coat colour is anything other than the colours given in the Kennel Club Breed Standard then it has an undesirable coat colour which is not recognised as typical of this breed. WARNING - French Bulldogs should NOT be Blue, Lilac, Chocolate, Black & Tan , Merle, or any colour or pattern other than the colours recognised in the Kennel Club Breed Standard Please do not buy a French Bulldog puppy in any of these so called rare fashion colours. They are not rare , they are undesirable and not typical of the breed.
Your puppy's health and happiness
Both the mother and father (dam and sire) of your puppy should undergo health screenings for the same conditions as other dogs in the breed. Their overall health and temperament should always take precedence over their color. You can find the recommended health screening guidelines for each breed in our Breeds A-Z database. Remain vigilant and do thorough research!
Be sure to do your research before you buy a puppy. To find out more about a breed, or about unusual colours, speak to your local breed club or refer to our Breeds A to Z. Never buy from anyone you think hasn’t taken every step to make a puppy’s health their priority. If you suspect someone is a puppy ‘farmer’ (someone breeding dogs in poor conditions with no thought for their care or welfare), then please report them to the RSPCA, the police or your local authority who are responsible for licensing breeders.
Kennel Club registration and colors
When registering a puppy with The Kennel Club, the dog's color must be specified. Breed standard colors: Each breed has a set of colors that are considered acceptable within the breed and confirmed in the breed standards. Non-breed standard colors: Dogs may also be registered with non-breed-standard colors, which means the color can occur in the breed but doesn't meet the criteria set by the breed standard. Unexpected colors: If a dog's color doesn't match either the breed standard or a non-breed-standard color, it may suggest that the color originated from another breed during a crossbreeding at some point in the dog's ancestry. This raises the possibility that if you're purchasing a dog with an unexpected color, you might not be getting wha t you believe you'r e paying for.