AKC English Bulldog Color Chart and Color Variations

The AKC English Bulldog Color Chart is a great tool for understanding the various colors and patterns that this beloved breed comes in. There are three main colors recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC): fawn, brindle, and white.

Fawn English Bulldogs can range in color from a light cream to a dark reddish-brown. This color variation is due to the interaction of multiple genes.

The brindle pattern is created when a black or dark brown coat is overlaid with a striped or mottled pattern of lighter colors. This unique pattern can add to the English Bulldog's already distinctive appearance.

White English Bulldogs can have a small patch of another color on their head or body, but the majority of their coat must be white. This color variation is often associated with the "English White" breed standard.

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English Bulldogs come in a variety of colors, with at least 8 officially recognized standard colors according to the AKC.

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Standard English Bulldog colors include fawn, red, white, and brindle, which is a color pattern that consists of tiger-like stripes over a solid background.

Bulldogs with a black coat are considered uncommon, but they exhibit a distinct shine and fawn undercoat that adds to their allure.

The seal-colored English Bulldog has a reddish or brownish tint in their coats, accompanied by lighter-colored eyes that enhance their overall appearance.

In addition to these standard colors, non-standard colors like golden brown and champagne coat colors can also be found, although they are not officially recognized by the AKC.

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English Bulldogs come in 8 main standard colors, although these can be mixed and matched into different combinations, like Piebald and Tri-color.

The standard colors include fawn, red, and white, as well as brindle, which is a color pattern that consists of tiger-like stripes over a solid background.

Bulldogs with a black coat are considered rather uncommon, but they exhibit a distinct shine, accompanied by a fawn undercoat that adds to their overall allure.

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The AKC breed standard for the Bulldog allows for a variety of colors and markings except for merle, which means that breeders can create a range of unique and beautiful colors.

In addition to the standard colors, Bulldogs can also have a seal-colored coat, which features a reddish or brownish tint and lighter-colored eyes.

The main coat colors for this breed are fawn, red, and white, as well as piebald and brindle, with brindle being a color pattern that consists of tiger-like stripes over a solid background.

The Bulldog's coat is sleek and somewhat coarse, and it sheds moderately, which means that it requires minimal maintenance.

English Bulldogs can also have a black tri color, which is a combination of black and white coats, adorned with tan-colored points, making them a striking and eye-catching breed.

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The English Bulldog's Blue coat color is a unique and striking feature. It's actually a result of the dd genotype, which dilutes the black coat to a gray or ice blue appearance.

These Bulldogs are often mistaken for being gray or blue, but in reality, they're still black underneath. Their eyeliner, pads, and nose often take on a charming slate gray shade.

Blue Colored Bulldogs can appear as blue with brindling and white accents, or as a blue-brindle/white combination. For registration purposes, this color is listed as Blue Brindle/White.

The Blue color can also be combined with other colors, such as Fawn or Brindle, resulting in Fawn Bluies/White or Fawn Brindle/Bluies/White coats.

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The chocolate English Bulldog is a rare and stunning color. Their coats are a rich, deep brown color.

For registration purposes, chocolate English Bulldogs can be listed as Chocolate Brindle / White or Chocolate Merle, depending on the specific characteristics of their coat. If the coat has a brindle pattern with white accents, it's listed as Chocolate Brindle / White.

The chocolate English Bulldog's rich, deep brown coat is due to the bb genotype, which is a genetic combination that produces this unique color.

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The English Bulldog's coat is a significant part of its charm, and there are several patterns and markings that can be found on this breed. One of the most recognizable patterns is the Tri-colored pattern.

Tri-colored Bulldogs have three distinct colors present in their coat, which creates a visually appealing combination. The Tri pattern is found in four color variations: Black Tri, Blue Tri, Chocolate Tri, and Lilac Tri. These colors are usually light fawn or golden brown and are found just above the eyes, on the cheeks, sides of chest, and inner front of each leg.

The Black Tri Color English Bulldog is one of the most common examples of a tri pattern color bulldog. They have a predominantly black coat with tan or fawn markings on their face, legs, and chest. The black color is usually dominant, giving them a striking appearance.

The English Bulldog's tri markings are a distinctive feature of the breed. A tri colored Bulldogge typically displays "points" of a third color on an otherwise bi-colored dog.

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These "points" are usually light fawn or golden brown and are found just above the eyes, on the cheeks, sides of chest and inner front of each leg. The four color variations of Tri are Black Tri, Blue Tri, Chocolate Tri and Lilac Tri.

Tri colored Bulldogs can have entirely full coated coats or a more piebald pattern, with the majority of the coat being white but still displaying the specific Tri pattern. The presence of a third color creates a visually appealing combination.

The tri markings can be found in English Bulldogs with a predominantly black coat, known as the Black Tri color English Bulldog. This color pattern features a black coat with tan or fawn markings on their face, legs, and chest.

The Black Tri color is one of the most common examples of a tri pattern color bulldog.

The Seal Merle Pattern is a unique and striking combination of colors. It appears as a Black coat with a distinct Red cast and Merle characteristics.

Seal-colored Bulldogs often have a reddish or brownish tint in their coats. This is a distinctive feature of the Seal Merle pattern.

For registration, the Seal Merle pattern can be listed as either Black Seal Merle or Black Seal Merle / White, depending on the presence of white markings.

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English Bulldogs come in a variety of colors, with some being more standard than others. Standard English bulldog colors are recognized by the AKC and include at least 8 different colors, each with its own distinct charm.

The AKC recognizes fawn, red, and white as well as piebald and brindle as main coat colors for the breed. Brindle is a color pattern that consists of tiger-like stripes over a solid background, while piebald is a pattern that consists of pigmented spots or splotches on an unpigmented (white) background.

Bulldogs can also have a black coat, which is considered rather uncommon, but exhibits a distinct shine and a fawn undercoat that adds to their overall allure. The black tri is a fascinating variation that possesses a combination of black and white coats, adorned with tan-colored points.

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Lilac English Bulldogs are a rare and beautiful variation of the breed. They have a gorgeous purplish-gray color.

Their coat is the result of mixing blue and brown hues, giving them a unique appearance. Lilac Bullies may have a fawn-colored undercoat if you rub their hair backward.

Their nose, pads, and eyeliner will be some shade of purple. Some lilac Bullies even have frosty blue eyes.

The AKC recognizes a variation of the lilac color, known as Lilac Brindle / White, which has a lilac coat with brindle markings.

The Blue Tan color variation is a classic. The dominant color is Blue, with Tan markings being the secondary Tri pattern color.

For registration purposes, this color is listed as Blue / Tan, which is a straightforward way to identify it.

In the Blue Tan color variation, the minimum amount of white allowed is a notable aspect.

This color combination is a popular choice for many breeds, and its distinctive look makes it easy to recognize.

Lilac Merle is a beautiful color variation that appears as lilac with Merle characteristics.

The dominant color of Lilac Merle is lilac.

For registration purposes, this color is listed as Lilac Merle.

In contrast to other Merle colors, Lilac Merle has a distinct appearance that's different from the other Merle colors listed.

You can identify the dominant color of a Lilac Merle by its lilac appearance, accompanied by Merle characteristics.