The unique coloration of the blue French Bulldogs comes from a recessive dilute ‘d’ gene, diluting their black coat to silver, resulting in a bluish-gray body. They either appear solid blue or have white patches on their chests and stomachs. ‘Mouse’ or ‘gray’ are terms also used to describe them.
It is uncommon to encounter a purebred blue Frenchie, but it isn’t completely impossible. While these dogs are mostly short-haired, a few blue Frenchies with long hairs exist, like Fozzy.
The AKC and other prominent breed registries do not recognize blue as an official color, despite its popularity. The French Bulldog Club of America even refers to blue as a ‘fad’ or faulty color, discouraging their breeding.
Blue and White
It has a primarily white body, with darker sections around the head and ears.
Blue Grey
These dogs have a more noticeable silvery color, compared to the blue French Bulldog.
More Blue French Bulldog Types
These Frenchies are often confused with the lilac French Bulldog, but they are different from each other.
Whether or not the blue French Bulldog suffers from increased health problems than other colors is up for debate. Some breeders opine that two healthy parents with a recessive gene should undoubtedly lead to a healthy puppy. Yet, veterinarians hold them susceptible to certain skin-related conditions like Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA).
Grooming is relatively easy since they shed even less than the other color variants of French Bulldogs. However, a lot goes into selecting a proper diet because they suffer from many allergies. These dogs also require a lot of medical checkups, thanks to their health problems, which cost a lot of money.
Blue French Bulldogs sell at a high price, with the average cost for puppies ranging between $4,000 and $6,000.