French Bulldog health testing and DNA
Every French Bulldog we breed from is DNA-tested and graded for breathing before it is paired. Colour is the result of careful genetics, never the goal on its own.
Our standard
Carrier policy
We never pair two carriers of the same condition. A carrier may be paired with a dog that is clear, so no puppy can be affected.
Laboratory DNA panels
Every parent's DNA panel is run by a laboratory, and the laboratory is named on each certificate.
Moderate structure
We select for open nostrils, sound structure and moderate type. A striking colour never outweighs health or temperament.
Results before you reserve
Both parents' results are published on their profiles, so you see them before you reserve, not after.
Markers tested on every French Bulldog parent
What each test looks for, in plain words.
- CMR1Canine multifocal retinopathy
An inherited eye condition that causes small blisters on the retina and can affect vision.
- DMDegenerative myelopathy
A slowly progressing disease of the spinal cord in older dogs that weakens the hind legs.
- HUUHyperuricosuria
High uric acid in the urine, which can form bladder and kidney stones.
- JHCJuvenile hereditary cataract
Clouding of the lens that develops in young dogs and can impair sight.
- CDDY / IVDDChondrodystrophy and disc disease risk
Shows whether a dog carries a gene variant linked to early disc degeneration and back problems.
- BOASBOAS functional grading
A vet assesses breathing before and after a short exercise test and gives a grade from 0 to 3. Lower is better.
- ColourColour loci
DNA confirms which colour and coat genes a dog carries, so each puppy's colour is predictable and merle is never doubled.
Laboratory: named on each certificate
Results for our breeding dogs
A summary for each French Bulldog parent. The full results, certificate and test date are on each dog's profile.
Profile and certificate →
Dumpling · Lilac platinum
Debli · Lilac and tan
Timmy Turner · Platinum new shade
Cookie · Isabella merle
Colour genetics
Rare colours such as blue, lilac, isabella and merle are the result of specific genes. We confirm every parent's colour loci by DNA, we never pair two merle dogs, and each puppy's expected colour genetics are documented.
Colour and the breed standard
The FCI breed standard for the French Bulldog accepts fawn and brindle, with or without white. Blue, lilac, isabella, chocolate, merle and the long-haired fluffy coat fall outside it, and some colours have been linked to health concerns, such as alopecia in dilute dogs or deafness in double merles. That is why health and temperament decide each pairing, never colour alone.
Other checks, where relevant
Depending on the dog, a vet may also examine the kneecaps (patella), take a spinal X-ray, or run a BAER hearing test, which is relevant for merle dogs. Where such a check has been done, the result is shown on that dog's profile.
Every puppy's documents
Health results and certificates are published on each puppy's own page. You can read them before you apply.
- DNA results for both parents
- Veterinary health check
- Vaccination record
- Microchip registration
- EU pet passport
Questions
Do you breed from carriers?
A carrier may be used, but only with a partner that is clear for the same condition. We never pair two carriers of the same condition, so no puppy can be affected.
When can I see the parents' results?
Before you reserve. Each breeding dog's results are on its profile, and each puppy's page shows both parents' results and the puppy's own documents.
Which laboratory do you use?
The laboratory is named on each parent's certificate, which you can open from the breeding dog's profile.
Does DNA testing rule out every health problem?
No. A DNA test only rules out the specific inherited conditions it tests for. That is why we also grade breathing, select for moderate structure and have every puppy checked by a vet before it leaves.