What's All The Fluff About?!
We are so excited to have added two L4
(Fluffy Gene Carriers) to our program.
After many years of research we found the perfect addition, DNA, Structure, and of course health, for a strong foundation into the Fluffy Frenchie's, pairing that with our already amazing program, we are ready to add some FLUFF to Waters Edge!
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Here is some additional information about the Fluffy gene.
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Fluffy Frenchie is the cute name that people use for a long-haired French Bulldog. This type of Bulldog is just like any other French Bulldog except that is has soft, wavy fur.
Not many people are familiar with the long-haired version of the Frenchie, but they do exist.
They are just very rare. But their rarity does not mean that they are less than the short-haired version or not purebred.
Long-haired dogs get their beautiful fur from a recessive gene, the L alleles which is what makes them rare.
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How do you produce them? To successfully create long-haired French bulldog, you must breed a pair of Frenchie’s that are both carriers of the long hair gene "L alleles", or If you cross two Frenchie's with short hair and long hair, just one out of every four pups will have long hair. However, if you cross two Frenchie’s who both have long hair, their puppies will all have long hair. French bulldogs with the LH gene have long and fluffy hair that's soft to the touch. While this gene occurs naturally in some French bulldogs, it's a rare gene that's hard to find. Plus, for a French bulldog to have longer hair, two LH genes need to be present during breeding..
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What makes fluffy Frenchie's extra special? They give a unique, adorable twist to the well-loved French Bulldog. They are like your own living teddy bear dog! Cute, small, friendly, playful, patient, and loving, making the French bulldog the perfect companion!
Are Fluffy Frenchies Purebred?
YES! Fluffy Frenchies are purebred dogs. While they’re fluffier than traditional French bulldogs, Fluffy Frenchies are bred from French bulldogs with the LH gene. Therefore, they’re purebred French bulldogs with a slight genetic variation. They are a man made breed just like your traditional French bulldogs.
What Is the History of the Fluffy Frenchie?
The history of the Fluffy Frenchie starts with the story behind the French bulldog. Like other bulldog breeds, the French bulldog was bred for baiting bulls in England. While the French bulldog was used for bull-baiting, the sport was outlawed in the 1800s. During this transitional period, many bulldog breeds became less popular. Still, after 1835 French bulldogs started to change as a breed. Over time, they became less aggressive and more of a companion dog. French bulldogs also shrank in size due to breeding with terriers. Once the breed was smaller, they became popular in dog shows. Then, many people began moving to France because of the industrial revolution, and French bulldogs started to become smaller in size than English bulldogs.
In France, there was a renaissance for French bulldogs. The dogs became popular among the upper classes because of their small size and glamorous appearance. Furthermore, the lower classes could afford to house and care for French bulldogs because of their small size and mild temperament. While the origin of Fluffy Frenchies is not well-documented, the LH gene that produces the fluffier coat has likely been around since French bulldogs became a breed. That said, Fluffy Frenchies likely became rarer than French bulldogs because the long coat was less desirable during their time as a bull-baiting breed.
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Are Fluffy Frenchies Expensive?
Fluffy Frenchies are expensive compared to traditional French bulldogs and some other designer breeds. While the average French bulldog costs between $3,500 and $5,000 as a pet on a spay and neuter contract, Fluffy Frenchies cost between $6,000 and $8,,000 as a pet on a spay and neuter contract.. Breeding rights are much more and thats why they are so expensive for breeding rights because you are paying for a gene that dates back to the 1800, and it comes with a price tag of 10K and up for breeding rights. Price again is due to the rare presence of the LH gene. It is rare to find the LH gene and even more costly to purchase for breeding and to actually produce them. It all comes down to DNA and genetics of this fun man made dog. Truth of the matter is, we may never know exactly where all of our little long-haired genes and alleles came from but it was first documented in this breed almost 100 years ago!!!
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Is a Fluffy Frenchie the Right Dog for Me?
Fluffy Frenchies are great animals and will make most dog owners happy. That said, they aren’t right for everyone. There are some pros and cons to consider before adding a Fluffy Frenchie to your family.
We’ll start with the good:
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Minimal grooming needs
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Trainable
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Good with children
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Great with other animals
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Social
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Easy to walk
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Great watchdogs
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Affectionate
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Playful
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Infrequent barking (quiet)
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Good apartment dogs
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Great for emotional support
And now for the bad:
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Expensive
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Hard to find (rare)
Fluffy Frenchies typically make great pets and would love to be with an affectionate owner!
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