Have you recently spotted a Blue Merle French Bulldog and just can’t stop admiring its beauty and uniqueness? If you’re thinking about getting one, you’ll want to read this guide first.
Over the past few years, Blue Merle Frenchies (and Merle French Bulldogs) have gained immense popularity due to their unique coat colors and pattern, striking blue eyes, and quirky temperament. But does all this come at a cost?
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about the Blue Merle Frenchie including their predisposed health issues, temperament, grooming and exercise requirements, dietary needs, and ideal living conditions.
If you’re still interested after reading this, we’ve provided a list of breeders you can contact and start the process of bringing one home.
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Blue Merle French Bulldog: Breed overview
The Merle Blue French Bulldog is a French Bulldog with a unique color pattern that is fairly new to the breed. Below is a summary of what to expect from a Blue French Bulldog Merle which are also sometimes called Blue Merle Frenchies.
| Blue Merle French Bulldog | |
| Size | Small |
| Weight | 20-28 pounds |
| Height | 11-12 inches |
| Lifespan | 11-14 years |
| Colors | Black, Gray, White, Blue Merle |
| Child Friendliness | High |
| Canine Friendliness | High |
| Training Difficulty | Moderate |
| Grooming Upkeep | Easy |
| Breed Health | Moderate |
| Exercise Needs | Moderate |
| Puppy Costs | $8,000 upwards |
| Separation Anxiety | High |
What is a Blue Merle French Bulldog?
A Blue Merle French Bulldog is a French Bulldog that has the Blue Merle pattern on its coat. The Merle pattern can also affect the color of their eyes, nose, and paw pads.
What color is a Blue Merle French Bulldog?
The color of a Merle French Bulldog Blue can have patches of light gray, bluish, or black over a lighter-colored coat.
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Are Blue Merle Frenchies rare?
Yes, Blue Merle Frenchies are rare. The French Bulldog Merle Blue is rare because it is not one of the recognized colors for the Frenchies per the American Kennel Club (AKC).
Are Blue Merle French Bulldogs purebred?
Yes, Blue Merle French Bulldogs are purebred and exhibit the same physical characteristics and temperament as the next French Bulldog. The only difference is the color pattern which some mistakenly think of them as a hybrid.
Blue Merle Frenchie genetics
The Blue Merle gene is a dominant gene that dilutes the original coat color of the dog. It is represented by the ‘M’ in the genotype. All dominant genes would always result in that gene being expressed in at least 50% of the offspring.
The Blue Merle gene not only affects the coat color patterns, but also the pigmentation of their eyes, nose, and paw pads. Blue Merle Frenchies would almost always have blue eyes as a result of this dilution of pigmentation in the eyes called heterochromia iridis.
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Are Blue Merle French Bulldog accepted by the AKC?
No, unfortunately, the Amerian Kennel Club (AKC) does not recognize the Blue Merle French Bulldog.
Why is breeding Blue Merle French Bulldog controversial?
Breeding Blue Merle French Bulldog is controversial because there is a possibility of creating a double Merle dog that has a high probability of being blind and deaf.
Some Merle dogs do not express the color dilution on their coat, like in some cream or fawn-colored French Bulldogs, which is referred to as a ghost or secret Merle. Partnering a ghost Merle with another Merle would definitely have a double Merle offspring.
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Blue Merle French Bulldog physical appearance
French Bulldogs, in general, are heavy-boned and muscular small dogs.
Head: Large square head with loose and soft skin that forms wrinkles in the heads and shoulders.
Eyes: Eyes are round and set wide apart.
Ears: The ears of the Blue Merle Frenchies are bat-like which is perky, leathery, rounded at the tips, and wide at the base.
Tail: The tail is short that can be straight or screwed and hung low behind the back.
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Blue Merle French Bulldog coat types
The coat of a French Bulldog is usually fine, short, and smooth. But, very rarely, they could also exhibit a slightly longer coat than the regular Frenchies.
Fluffy Blue Merle French Bulldog
Blue Merle fluffy French Bulldog has longer and thicker hair around the ears and neck. The hair is not curly but appears fluffier and the hair at the tip of their ears can be a little stringy.
Long-haired Blue Merle French Bulldog is quite rare which not only carries the dominant Merle gene but also the recessive gene for long hair.
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Other French Bulldog Blue Merle colors
The standard French Bulldog colors are cream, white, and fawn with most having brindle markings.
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But, there are also rare colors with different markings which will be discussed below.
Lilac Blue Merle French Bulldog
Blue Lilac Merle French Bulldog has dark patches and light gray patches in a light-colored background.
Blue Merle Lilac French Bulldog could be an offspring of parents with chocolate and blue dilute colors.
Lilac Merle vs Blue Merle French Bulldog
The main difference between Lilac Merle and Blue Merle is that Lilac Merle is lighter in color giving it a purple or silverish hue while Blue Merle is darker.
Blue fawn Merle French Bulldog
Blue Fawn Merle Bulldog has dark patches of blue over a champagne-colored base coat. Blue Merle fawn French Bulldog is achieved by mixing the blue fawn gene and the Merle gene.
French Bulldog Blue fawn Merle is not common and can fetch quite a price.
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Blue and tan Merle French Bulldog
A Blue tan Merle French Bulldog has a blue colored base coat with tan points and tan merle patterns on some body parts.
Sometimes, the Blue Merle and tan French Bulldog have hidden tan points or are overpowered by the merle pattern.
Blue pied Merle French Bulldog
A Blue Merle Pied French Bulldog has white coats with dark-colored patches of Blue and Merle pattern. However, a pied Blue Merle French Bulldog is so rare that you will have a tough time looking for one.
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Blue brindle Merle French Bulldog
A Blue brindle Merle French Bulldog not only has the Blue Merle pattern throughout his body but also has the brindle pattern as well. The brindle pattern looks very much like tiger stripes.
Blue Trindle Merle French Bulldog is a solid blue color along with some tan points and merle patterns on the different parts of the body.
Blue tri Merle French Bulldog
A Blue Tri Merle Frenchie carries three rare colors including Blue Merle. The Blue Merle Tri French Bulldog is hard to produce because it takes two parents that carry the three rare colors to produce a Blue Tri Merle.
Double Merle Blue Merle French Bulldog
A double Merle Blue Merle French Bulldog is a Frenchie that inherited the Merle genes from both its parent. They are more susceptible to blindness and deafness, as well as, skin diseases, immunity disorders, and neurological defects.
Blue Merle zebra French Bulldog
The coat has a distinctive zebra look with dark and light-colored striping.
Chocolate Blue Merle French Bulldog
Blue Chocolate Merle French Bulldog has dark patches over a dark-brown base coat.
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Blue cream Merle French Bulldog
A Blue cream Merle French Bulldog has dark patch markings over a cream base coat.
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Blue Merle Isabella French Bulldog
A Blue Merle Isabella French Bulldog has lilac-colored patches over a lighter base coat.
Blue sable Merle French Bulldog
A Blue sable Merle French Bulldog has dark patch patterns over a light base coat with the dark patches having a black tip and fawn-colored base.
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Blue tweed Merle French Bulldog
A Blue tweed Merle French Bulldog has a variety of brown, gray, and tan shades over a lighter base coat.
Blue Merle French Bulldog size, height, and weight
Blue Merle male French Bulldog weighs slightly more than the Blue Merle female French Bulldog but the height for both is typically the same.
The chart below is a rough estimate of the Blue Merle French Bulldog adult size:
| Age | Weight (Males) | Height (Males) | Weight (Females) | Height (Females) |
| 3 months | 10-14 pounds | 4-6 inches | 8-12 pounds | 4-6 inches |
| 6 months | 17-22 pounds | 7-9 inches | 13-20 pounds | 7-9 inches |
| 12 months | 20-28 pounds | 11-13 inches | 17-24 pounds | 11-13 inches |
Full grown Blue Merle French Bulldog
Blue Merle French Bulldog full-grown height will be reached by the time he reaches 9 to 12 months of age and will continue to fill out in the chest until he reaches 15 months of age.
Blue Merle mini French Bulldog
Mini French Bulldogs are bred by partnering possibly two parents that were the runt of their litter or by crossbreeding a standard Frenchie with a smaller dog breed.
They are similar in physical characteristics to the regular Frenchie but slightly smaller, standing less than 13 inches and weighing less than 28 pounds.
Blue Merle French Bulldog temperament and personality
French Bulldogs are affectionate and they like to be the center of attention. They love human companionship and do not do well being left alone for too long.
Do Blue Merle French Bulldogs make great family pets?
Yes, Blue Merle French Bulldogs do make great family pets. They typically get along pretty well with children and can be well-behaved with other pets.
Blue Merle Frenchies training
Frenchies are moderately easy to train. You must be a little patient since they tend to be stubborn especially if they don’t get much attention.
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Frenchie Blue Merle exercise requirement
Frenchie Blue Merle does not require much exercise. A gentle stroll around the neighborhood for 30 to 60 minutes is appropriate. It is not advisable to tire this breed too much because they can have breathing problems due to their flat faces.
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When walking your Blue Merle Frenchie, you’ll want to use a retractable dog leash that will provide you control over your pooch while giving him plenty of space and freedom to walk around.
Before you use a retractable dog leash, be sure that they are wearing a harness.
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Blue Merle French Bulldog living conditions
Because of their size, Blue Merle French Bulldogs are suitable for apartment living. They are not well-suited to extreme temperatures and may need less activity during the summer months.
Whether you live in an apartment or a house, it’s a good idea to install an electronic dog door if you allow your canine friends to head out to the patio or backyard throughout the day to enjoy some fresh air and sun.
Blue Merle French Bulldog grooming and cleaning
Frenchies need minimal grooming due to their short hair.
They can be bathed monthly with appropriate dog shampoo or depending on the cleanliness of their coat or activity level.
Brushing with a slicker brush once or twice weekly is adequate just to spread the natural oils for good hair conditioning.
When it comes to brushing your Blue Merle Frenchie’s teeth, be sure to brush them 2 to 3 times a week. That’s because French Bulldogs are more prone to dental disease than other dogs and are most susceptible to overcrowding of the teeth.
The bacteria in their mouth will thrive in this kind of environment and this can lead to both plaque and tartar buildup. If this is ignored for a while, it can cause gum disease. Thus, you’ll want to use a dog toothpaste that has an enzymatic formula to help remove plaque and control tartar buildup.
In addition to choosing a dog toothpaste that contains an enzymatic formula, choose one that has a non-foaming formula. This way, it’s safe for your pooch to swallow without the need to rinse. After brushing their teeth, they will have cleaner, shinier teeth with fresh breath!
Trimming their nail is also necessary. Most dogs will naturally file their nails as they walk or play throughout the day. However, Frenchies aren’t as active as other dogs and they rely on us to trim their nails. If your Frenchie hates the sound of nail clipping, try using a dog nail grinder that features whisper-quiet motors and a precision diamond drum bit grinder.
Here’s a quick snapshot of your Blue Merle Frenchie’s grooming needs and the grooming frequency:
| Grooming Needs | Grooming Frequency |
| Brushing | Twice weekly. |
| Bathing | Once a month. |
| Teeth Brushing | Twice weekly. |
| Ear Cleaning | Check weekly. |
| Nail Trimming | As needed. |
Are Blue Merle French Bulldogs hypoallergenic?
No, Blue Merle French Bulldogs are not hypoallergenic. Frenchies are generally not hypoallergenic dogs. Although they are short-haired, they do shed.
In fact, French Bulldogs shed a lot twice a year – during the summer and winter months.
During the summer months, the Frenchies’ will shed their winter coats in order to keep their bodies cool during the warmer season.
When the winter season arrives, the Frenchies will grow a thicker coat to keep warm and they will shed their lighter summer coat.
Blue Merle French Bulldog food and diet
They need to be fed at least 25 to 30 calories of well-balanced, nutritious food per pound of bodyweight daily, divided into 2 to 3 meals per day.
Blue Merle French Bulldog health problems
French Bulldogs are generally healthy, provided that they are produced by responsible breeders. The problem only arises when irresponsible breeders cross together two merle dogs. There are of course some common problems associated with Blue Merle Frenchies such as:
1. Anophthalmia
This is a condition wherein one of the eyes is missing. In some cases, the eyes are located deep inside the socket and are covered by the nictitating membrane.
2. Brachycephalic Obstructive Syndrome (BOS)
Since the Frenchies have small skulls, they are prone to breathing difficulties.
3. Ear Infections
Blue Merle French Bulldogs also have narrow ear canals, thus, their ears tend to produce a larger amount of earwax that causes inflammation of the ear canal.
4. Skin Fold Dermatitis
The skin folds in their faces can be a breeding ground for bacteria to grow and propagate.
5. Atopy
An inherited allergy problem that makes them extra sensitive to harmless environmental allergens pollens and fleas.
Blue Merle French Bulldog lifespan
The average lifespan of Blue Merle French Bulldog is 12 to 16 years.
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Blue Merle French Bulldog breeders
A competent Blue Merle French Bulldog breeders make sure that they have a healthy stock of parents for breeding, if not, poor quality pups prone to sickness will be produced.
That said, don’t be shy to see proof of DNA testing to find out what health issues your Blue Merle Frenchie pup may be predisposed to.
You’ll also want to visit the breeder and the pup in person to see the environment the Frenchi pup and the parents are in.
Blue Merle French Bulldog stud
A Blue Merle French Bulldog stud fee is around $4,000. Wondering why it is that expensive?
First, it is because a Blue Merle French Bulldog has narrow hips, thereby, artificial insemination is the common practice for impregnation.
Second, a huge part of the stud fee goes to processing, proper storing in a chilled container, and then shipping the semen require a great deal of precise planning. These factors naturally increase the Blue Merle French Bulldog stud fee.
Blue Merle French Bulldog puppies
Caring for French Bulldog Blue Merle puppies requires an extra level of care and attention. You need to get a warming lamp because a Blue Merle French Bulldog puppy thrives well in a constant temperature.
If the French Bulldog puppies Blue Merle are having a hard time urinating and pooping, you can gently stimulate their tummies with cotton balls saturated with warm water.
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Blue Merle French Bulldog price
Breeding a Blue Merle French Bulldog is more complicated and expensive compared with other dogs as it involves artificial insemination. This is the reason why a Blue Merle Frenchie price is not cheap.
Are you wondering how much is a Blue Merle French Bulldog? The price range of Blue Merle French Bulldog puppies varies from breeder to breeder.
Factors such as the breeder’s location and the litter size affect the Blue Merle French Bulldog puppies price. But, a French Bulldog Blue Merle price is higher than a Standard coated French Bulldog.
The average price of Blue Merle French Bulldog is $8,000 and can get as high as $50,000. Depending on the breeder, the Blue Merle French Bulldog cost of puppy deposit is half of the puppy price.
For the female Blue and Tan Merle French Bulldog price, it is around $8,000.
On the other hand, the male Blue Tan Merle French Bulldog price is about $7,500.
The Blue Pied Merle French Bulldog price is $6,000 or thereabouts.
The Blue Fawn Merle French Bulldog price is about $8,000.
Lastly, the Blue Tri Merle French Bulldog price is higher because these pups are harder to produce.
Blue Merle French Bulldog puppies for sale
If you’re interested in getting a Blue Merle Frenchie puppy, listed below are links to the breeders of Blue Merle French Bulldog puppies.
You can visit the webpage of Tomkings puppies (tomkingskennel.com). You can send them an email to include your name on the waitlist for Blue Merle French Bulldog.
The other breeder to consider is the Wild Blue French Bulldogs (wildbluefrenchbulldogs.com). A deposit between $500 and $1,000 may be required.
Finding a healthy Blue Merle French Bulldog for sale
Sometimes, getting an adult dog is easier than getting a puppy. In this case, we’ll help you find reputable breeders who have available adult Blue Merle Frenchie for sale. Most of the French Bulldog Blue Merle for sale are puppies, but some of these breeders sell adult dogs.
Merle Blue French Bulldog for sale CA
Distinctive French Bulldogs (distinctivefrenchbulldogs89.com) located in Riverside, California offer adult Frenchies for sale. Some of these dogs are 1 to 2 years of age while some are retired dogs that were used for breeding and are aged 3 to 5 years old.
French Bulldog Blue Merle for sale NJ
Designer French Bulldogs (designerfrenchbulldogs.com) have Blue Merle French Bulldog puppy for sale for between $8,000 and $12,000. You can ask if they also have available adult dogs for sale. They also have Lilac Blue Merle French Bulldog for sale starting from $7,000 and up to $15,000.
Blue and Tan Merle French Bulldog for sale in Salt Lake City
If you are from Bear River City and looking for Blue and Tan Merle French Bulldog for sale near me, you can check out the website of Blue Haven French Bulldogs (bluehavenfrenchbulldogs.com) from time to time because they may have available retirees of Blue and Tan Merle Frenchies.
Blue Merle French Bulldog puppies NYC
If you are from New York and are still looking for Blue Merle French Bulldogs for sale, then Classact French Bulldogs (classakennel.com) is one of our top recommendations.
Since they have a bunch of rare colored French Bulldogs, you may inquire about their upcoming litter as well as if there’s any Blue Tri Merle French Bulldog for sale.
Blue Pied Merle French Bulldog for sale
The French Bulldog (thefrenchbulldog.com) has Blue Pied Merle French Bulldogs for sale. The breeder is located in Colorado. They do request a non-refundable deposit fee of $300.
Blue Merle French Bulldog Texas
Wild Blue French Bulldogs (wildbluefrenchbulldogs.com) have an upcoming litter of Blue Merle French Bulldogs. To get the puppy, the breeder can meet with you at a reasonable distance or you get the service of a flight nanny.
Blue Merle French Bulldog for sale UK
If you live in the UK, Blue Frenchies UK (bluefrenchiesuk.com) is the place to find these wonderful dogs if you are looking for Blue Merle French Bulldog for sale near me. All dogs for sale have been microchipped and have kennel club registration documents.
Blue Merle French Bulldog: Pros and Cons
Here is a table that shows you the advantages and the disadvantages of owning a Blue Merle French Bulldog:
| Pros | Cons |
| Very affectionate. | Farts a lot. |
| Irresistible and charming face. | Sheds a lot. |
| Excellent family dog. | Snores loudly a lot. |
| Easy to groom. | Too clingy. |
| Can live in an apartment setting. | Temperature-sensitive. |
| Playful. | Can be stubborn. |
Is the Blue Merle French Bulldog right for me?
Each dog has its own loveable and quirky traits. The Blue Merle French Bulldog enjoys human companionship, so if someone is always present in the house to accompany this little pooch, yes, she is the right dog for you.
And, if you do not mind sharing your bed with a loud snorer, then yes, a Blue Merle French Bulldog can be your best canine companion.
Related Questions
Blue Merle French Bulldogs can cost an average price of more than $8,000. In some cases, Blue Merle Frenchies can cost as high as $50,000. As we can see, Blue Merle Frenchie can cost a pretty penny.
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