Fluffy Frenchies

The Fluffy Frenchie is not much different than a standard French Bulldog. The only real distinction is that they have hair that is fluffier than average. It is especially noticeable around the ears. Their appearance is a genetic difference caused by a recessive gene that many French Bulldogs carry but rarely do two come together in the right way.

The French Bulldog breed was historically developed in the 1800s and was a cross between an English Bulldog and local ratter dogs in France. One can argue that these "local ratter" dogs could have been long coated or carried long hair gene which has been carried through the generations.

The long hair gene in canines, also known as Fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF) is present within the French Bulldog population. Only in the last two decades has science enabled breeders to undertake genetic analysis to determine if their dogs carry specific traits. In the last few years, genetic companies have added the long hair gene to the French Bulldog DNA full breed profile. The French Bulldog full breed profile is a selection of genetic traits relevant to the French Bulldog, that is set up by animal geneticists. Many French Bulldog breeders commonly purchase this breed profile to determine, not only the common breed specific hereditary diseases, but also the popular colour traits and now the increasingly popular long hair gene.

L/L FRENCH BULLDOG IS A VISUAL SHORT HAIR

This dog carries two copies of the short hair L which results in short hair. This dog will pass on L to 100% of its offspring.

L / l FRENCH BULLDOG IS A VISUAL SHORT HAIR (CARRIES THE LONG HAIR GENE)

This dog carries one copy of the L and one copy of l which results in short hair. This dog will pass on L to 50% of its offspring and l to 50% of its offspring.

l / l FRENCH BULLDOG IS A VISUAL LONG HAIR (FLUFFY FRENCH BULLDOG) This dog carries two copies of l which results in long hair. This dog will pass on l to 100% of its offspring.

Breeders can use a genetic test to determine scientifically the breed descendants of a dog. This tool can scientifically prove that the dogs are not only 100% French bulldogs but also come with purebred pedigree papers.

The Fluffy Frenchie, has companionship in its blood. These dogs are full of affection and are quiet and loyal. Their rare appearance is loved by people that desire to have their pet stand out from others. And they tend to get along with almost everyone, including children and other dogs and cats.