Adopting a Frenchton brings a never-ending interchange of fun and lively play to your home. As a designer dog breed, you get the best of both a French Bulldog and a Boston Terrier. Of these features, the variety of the Frenchton colors and patterns in the coat stands out as the most visually different.
Frenchton colors are what make your dog unique. It doesn’t impact personality or temperament, but choosing between a rare blue Frenchton or a striking brindle pattern speaks to your style and choice of breeder.
We’ll run through the more common Frenchton colors or patterns you’ll likely come across in the open market from breeders who do everything possible to cultivate eye-catching designs.
Popular Frenchton Colors
Frenchtons come in all kinds of coat colors. However, some are easier to find than others. Each color makes your dog’s appearance unique. Genetics certainly play an important role, but you may want to select a color based on the rarity you’re seeking, the ability to match your home décor, or if you enjoy dressing up your pup every now and then.
Some of the more common Frenchton colors you’ll find include:
- Black – The most common color of Frenchton, offering a sleek, glossy coat that appears solid black with some variable markings on the chest.
- Brown – There is a strong range from light tan to deep chocolate shading that is often paired with fun white markings on the face, chest, or paws.
- White – Picture a snow-white coat with a little light brown or black patches along the feet. It is slightly darker than pure white, but lighter than you’d expect if you’d never seen this color in a Frenchton before.
- Cream – An elegant yellowish-white coat that appears extremely smooth and still slightly darker than pure white.
- Blue – One of the rarer colors of grayish blue due to a recessive gene in parentage that groomers seek out. There are some concerns of skin sensitivity or alopecia with this color.
- Fawn – A light brown to reddish tan coat that can result in black masking around the muzzle and a classic appearance.
- Sable – Blending multiple colors with darker tips on the hair. You typically find a mix of red, fawn, or brown with black shading.
Again, the specific Frenchton colors you will likely find depends on the breeder and their history. Some breeders work extremely hard to stick to certain colors like blue or sable as those can fetch a higher price tag to cover expenses.
Frenchton Coat Patterns
Beyond the attractiveness of the colors you can find, there is also plenty of diversity in Frenchton patterns. That will expand the rarity and “unique look” of your pet. Most will have solid coats, but you can find striking patterned markings if your breeder likes to experiment a little now and then.
- Brindle – A highly desirable mix of dark and light streaks throughout the solid color coat that may appear black, brown, fawn, or red with darker striping.
- Brindle Pied (Piebald) – This is where the dominant white coat has brindle patches on the body and face ranging in small to large sizes.
- Bicolor – These are extremely fun patterns involving two or three color combinations, like black and white or brown and white, in both symmetrical and abstract blends.
- Tuxedo – Nothing beats a classic solid black Frenchton with a brown coat and a white chest that resembles a formal tuxedo. You’ll find a lot of owners seeking this pattern of Frenchton because it is considered elegant.
The more unique the Frenchton pattern, the harder it is to find. Take your time to explore all your local breeders have to offer, as you never know when a specific gene pattern will come out and lead to a wonderful coat appearance.
Do Frenchton Colors Affect Personality or Health?
It is easy to assume the colors of Frenchtons affect their personality or health. For some reason, this myth has continued well into the Frenchton fan base, leading some owners to seek out specific colors because they feel those will be better for the pet.
The reality is coat color does not impact temperament. The only exception to health is the blue Frenchton color. That could result in higher skin sensitivity to the sun or certain infections.
The things that affect the personality and behavior of your Frenchton’s temperament are consistent training, genetics, and how you socialize your dog with other pets and people. In the vast majority of cases, the fun personality, playfulness, and loyalty remain the same regardless of color or Frenchton pattern.
Choosing the Right Frenchton Color for You
Before you hop out to find a Frenchton for your family, you should consider your personal preferences and maintenance concerns. Lighter-colored Frenchtons (white or cream) often take a bit more cleaning, especially if they love the water or mud.
The availability of colors could also be a factor. It is harder to find a blue, brindle, or sable Frenchton. That uniqueness will also drive the price up, so focus more on a healthy, well-bred Frenchton from a responsible breeder with a fun and playful temperament.
Frenchton Pricing Based on Color & Pattern
Just like the rarer piece of jewelry you shop for leads to higher prices, so do the harder-to-find Frenchton colors and patterns. Pricing out a Frenchton puppy has a lot to do with the rarity of coat color, patterns, geographic availability, and breeder reputation.
The general price for a standard color (black, brown, fawn) Frenchton will be in the $2,300 to $2,800 range. If you’re looking for something more rare like blue, sable, or cream, expect to pay $2,800 to $3,500.
Check out our Frenchton Pricing Guide.
Brindle or tuxedo patterns get a little more expensive, with brindle pied and rare bicolor being at the highest end of the price spectrum. That is why some breeders focus on those specific patterns.
Basically, the rarer the recessive genes and demand for a specific color, the higher the price tag you’ll pay. That should include health testing. If you come across a rare Frenchton color or pattern at an extremely low price, you are probably interacting with unethical breeding practices that should be a red flag.
Final Thoughts
Frenchton colors and patterns come from a wide variety of options. Every single one offers you a unique experience with your pet, but will not influence the temperament or loyalty. The only thing colors and patterns will 100% affect is the price you may pay at checkout.
Take your time to choose colors based on color and not health. Always look for a Frenchton from a reputable breeder known for caring for their pets. The most important thing you can do when selecting a pet is to ensure it is healthy, happy, and loves to be in your company.
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