Chocolate French Bulldogs

What is a Chocolate French Bulldog

With the endless combinations of colors that Frenchies can come in, you might be wondering…

A Chocolate Frenchie? What’s next?!

I promise, it’s not a Mint Frenchie or Vanilla Frenchie.

What a Chocolate Frenchie looks like

As you could imagine, a Chocolate Frenchie is a brown chocolate-like coat that looks just like the coat of a Chocolate Labrador…

All about the Chocolate coat color

As mentioned earlier, not all Frenchie colors are created equally…

There is tons of variation in the Chocolate coat… different shades of brown, different combinations of color (like white or merle), and even more patterns (like black masks and spots!)

Chocolate Frenchies at a Glance

• It is one of the rarer French Bulldog colors
• Chocolate Frenchies cost an average of $6,500
• It’s hard to breed because of its recessive genes
• Chocolate is not officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC)

How much is a Chocolate Frenchie?

The average cost of a Chocolate French Bulldog is $6,500… which is a bit more expensive than other Frenchie colors.

The average cost of a French Bulldog is $3,500 – $4,000.

Chocolate Frenchies are rarer & harder to breed, hence the higher price tag.

Where can I get a Chocolate Frenchie?

A Breeder

The most common place to get a Chocolate French Bulldog is from a reputable breeder.

Getting a Frenchie from a breeder is sure to cost you more than rescuing one, however, you have to be wary of improperly-bred Frenchies that have genetic health issues.

There are many French Bulldog breeders out there that prioritize the health of the breed, rather than their bottom line.

A Rescue

Rescuing a Chocolate French Bulldog is another option you have— just know that it can be difficult finding the exact color you want when rescuing.

With that being said, if you are able to find a Chocolate Frenchie for rescue, you’ll be able to save lots of money compared to buying one from a breeder.

Types of Chocolate Frenchies

Pure Chocolate

This is your standard ”Chocolate Frenchie” color…

But don’t let “standard” fool you! There’s so many variations of the ”Pure Chocolate” coat color… varying from a lighter milk chocolate appearance all the way to a dark-chocolate-like coat.

Chocolate & White

Merle Chocolate

Compare this Chocolate Merle Frenchie to a Merle Frenchie:

Other types of Chocolate

There exists other variations of Chocolate Frenchies, but I wasn’t able to find a picture of them anywhere!

• Chocolate & Fawn
• Chocolate Pied

Do you have a Chocolate & Fawn or Chocolate Pied Frenchie? Send us a picture and we’ll feature your pup!

Chocolate Frenchie Genetics

Chances are if you made it this far, you don’t mind geeking out on the genetics of Chocolate Frenchies.

I’m no scientist (my Frenchie is), but I’ll try my best to explain while she’s busy playing ball…

Recessive Genes

The Chocolate genes are what are known as recessive genes.

This means that the Chocolate genes will only be apparent if both parents pass the Chocolate gene to the puppy.

It’s all at the B-Locus

The genes responsible for the Chocolate coat are located at the B-Locus (a specific location in their DNA).

Testing Chocolate Frenchie Genes

When it comes to testing for the Chocolate coat’s genes, things get a little bit tricky.

There is testable and untestable chocolate. This means you could have a Chocolate Frenchie yet their genetic testing might say otherwise.

Testable Chocolate

For most Chocolate Frenchies, you are able to test their genes to figure out whether they carry the two Chocolate genes at the B-Locus.

A simple lab test

Now for most of us that aren’t planning on breeding our Frenchie, genetic testing might be a bit overkill… fortunately there is a way to see whether your Frenchie is Chocolate at home!

Untestable Chocolate

For Frenchies with so-called ”untestable Chocolate”, there is still a test you can do to figure out if they’re a true Chocolate Frenchie or not.

This test is called the ”Red Eye Test”.

The Red Eye Test

This simple test can quickly tell you if you have a Chocolate Frenchie or not.

Frequently Asked Questions