Akc Recognized French Bulldog Colors
Along with eight other breeds the bulldog was recognized by the akc in 1886 and is the club s 26th breed.
Akc recognized french bulldog colors. Any alteration other than removal of dewclaws is considered mutilation and is a disqualification. Although the french bulldog was derived from the original english bulldog through selective. French bulldog colors approved by the akc source. In 2013 the american kennel club akc ranked the french bulldog as the 11th most popular breed in the united states enjoying a sharp rise in popularity from 54th place a decade before in 2003.
You bet in fact the akc recognized the french bulldog in 1898 one year after the french bulldog club of america was formed the first club in the world dedicated exclusively to the welfare of this fantastic little dog. The standard and alternate colors are. The american kennel club first recognized french bulldogs in 1898. In 1911 the club established the coat color requirements for this breed.
Color marking description. What french bulldog colors are approved by the akc. Find french bulldog puppies and breeders in your area and helpful french bulldog information. Share president calvin coolidge owned a bulldog named boston beans.
The american kennel club recognized the breed quickly after the breed club was formed and by 1906 the french bulldog was the fifth most popular dog breed in america. French bulldog information including personality history grooming pictures videos and the akc breed standard. 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. Color and markings for your breed.
During this time the club also approved bat shaped ears as the standard for french bulldogs and this rule is still followed until today. Please help maintain the integrity of the french bulldog breed by choosing only frenchies with coat colors as allowed by the akc breed standard. All french bulldog found here are from akc registered parents. Proportion and symmetry all points.
Standard and alternate colors available for akc recognized and fss listed breeds. The french bulldog breed was first time recognized by the akc in 1898 and 1911 was the year when the color requirements were established. Seeking and buying dogs with disqualifying coat colors only hurts the breed even if you have no intentions of breeding an off color frenchie. Demand drives the market and if there is no demand for blue chocolate black tan or other unacceptably.
Expression alert curious and interested. The french bulldog has the appearance of an active intelligent muscular dog of heavy bone smooth coat compactly built and of medium or small structure. The akc also approved only the bat shaped ears and that rule is still legal. Official standard of the french bulldog general appearance.