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Description
There are various Merle French Bulldog breeds, but the majority have a short, straight coat with random dilution. Like all French Bulldogs, the Merle Colour Frenchie has a short body, a punched face, big bat-like ears, and a long tail.
For instance, Merle French Bulldogs with tan points have tan spots on their face, chest, and legs. Despite frequently being blue or chocolate, the Merle colouring can be any colour.
Origin
Selective breeding produces merle French Bulldogs, which are produced by mating a French Bulldog with a dog that possesses the merle gene, such as a Chihuahua. The American Kennel Club does not acknowledge the merle French Bulldog as a pure breed. To produce a French Bulldog with the merle gene, merle French Bulldogs are crossed with merle-gene-carrying dogs, typically chihuahuas.
Gene for Coat Color
The M (MERLE) locus leads to uneven patches of solid color in dogs and diluted pigments. It also leads to a pattern of lighter and darker patches in dogs, and their eyes are blue. It is a dominant trait, which means a dog can only be homozygous for the M allele and have merle coloring.
Temperament
Frenchies with merle coats are sociable, wise, and affectionate animals. The Merle Frenchy is, however, very obstinate and rebellious.
As Pet
Exercise requirement
The Merle canine Although Frenchies don’t need a lot of exercise, they do need to be active every day in order to keep healthy and happy.
Training
If you are consistent with them, Merle Frenchies can be trained easily because they are intelligent dogs. You must use the appropriate training method to break their stubbornness when training your Frenchie Merle.
Diet
Merle French Bulldogs should have a nutritious food that is suitable for their age, size, and level of exercise.