{"id":10226,"date":"2022-04-29T05:44:19","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T05:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/?p=10226"},"modified":"2023-08-01T15:31:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T15:31:59","slug":"what-is-quad-carrier-french-bulldog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/what-is-quad-carrier-french-bulldog\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Quad Carrier French Bulldog? All You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-14101bc2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Does-Quad-Carrier-Mean-in-French-Bulldogs-featured-image.jpg\" alt=\"French bulldog looking up\" class=\"wp-image-10247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Does-Quad-Carrier-Mean-in-French-Bulldogs-featured-image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Does-Quad-Carrier-Mean-in-French-Bulldogs-featured-image-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Does-Quad-Carrier-Mean-in-French-Bulldogs-featured-image-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-Does-Quad-Carrier-Mean-in-French-Bulldogs-featured-image-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading post_title_h1\" id=\"sc-post-title\">What Is A Quad Carrier French Bulldog? All You Need To Know<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"post_info\"><strong><a   class=\"post-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/author\/alex\/\">Alex Vicente<\/a><\/strong> \u2022 Updated on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"disclaimers\">\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\ue822\" data-av_iconfont=\"entypo-fontello\"><\/span> This review contains affiliate links. Read more <a href=\"\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5674\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\uf0fa\" data-av_iconfont=\"fontello\"><\/span> Not a substitute for professional veterinary help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>French Bulldogs are the mini-copies of Bulldogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Except that they\u2019re far sweeter and they have distinctive bat ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That trait also sets them apart from a dozen look-alike species with other ear shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another amazing characteristic of French Bulldogs is the color of their coats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They come in a handful of colors if naturally bred, so that\u2019s the original limited palette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, there are modern fad colors that have rare exotic varieties like Isabelle, Lilac, and Blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wide selection of coat color options incentivized breeders to produce specially designed puppies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, Frenchies that carry the genetic code of more than one color are more versatile in the world of luxurious breeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have heard some new terms describing breeding dogs buzzing around like triple or quad carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you\u2019re wondering what a quad carrier French Bulldog is, then read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the next sections, we\u2019ll answer that, and talk some more about Frenchie breeding.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#standard-coat-colors-of-french-bulldogs\">Standard Coat Colors of French Bulldogs<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#the-new-coat-colors-of-french-bulldogs\">The New Coat Colors of French Bulldogs<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#what-are-quad-carrier-french-bulldogs\">What Are Quad Carrier French Bulldogs?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"standard-coat-colors-of-french-bulldogs\">Standard Coat Colors of French Bulldogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Blue-French-Bulldog-looking-up.jpg\" alt=\"Blue French Bulldog looking up\" class=\"wp-image-10095\" title=\"Blue French Bulldog looking up\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Blue-French-Bulldog-looking-up.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Blue-French-Bulldog-looking-up-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Blue-French-Bulldog-looking-up-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Blue-French-Bulldog-looking-up-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/french-bulldog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5675\">American Kennel Club (AKC)<\/a>, as well as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/frenchbulldogclub.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5676\">French Bulldog Club of America (FBDCA)<\/a>, French Bulldogs come in three basic colors and their natural combinations. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>White<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fawn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Coat patterns are also recognized, and these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Solid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brindle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ticked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Piebald<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeders that follow this standard don\u2019t go to any extreme measures for producing \u2018special\u2019 dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designer Frenchie\u2019s requires a bit more of an elaborate process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth mentioning here that the official&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/french-bulldog\/\" data-lasso-id=\"5677\">French Bulldog<\/a>&nbsp;associations aren\u2019t too enthusiastic about these practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some even describe them as outright unethical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And this is what we\u2019ll get into next.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf01ede9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-8deeea5f\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d9845efa\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d9845efa\">\n\n<p class=\"p_nomargin_bottom\"><strong>You may also want to read:<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/best-dog-food-for-german-shepherds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5678\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/rare-french-bulldog-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5679\">Rare French Bulldog Colors: Which Are More Unique?<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-32f0d868\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-32f0d868\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill btn_read_more has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/rare-french-bulldog-colors\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#eaa802;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5680\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-new-coat-colors-of-french-bulldogs\">The New Coat Colors of French Bulldogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Merle-French-bulldog-looking.jpg\" alt=\"Merle French bulldog looking\" class=\"wp-image-10244\" title=\"Merle French bulldog looking\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Merle-French-bulldog-looking.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Merle-French-bulldog-looking-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Merle-French-bulldog-looking-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Merle-French-bulldog-looking-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost a century ago, random cross-breeding introduced new traits in French Bulldogs that weren\u2019t common before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These affected their size, shape, temperament, appearance, and health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time, French Bulldog owners agreed on a basic set of features that made a dog eligible for being classified as a French Bulldog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among these, are the height, build, and clear resemblance to the original Bulldog, in addition to having prominent bat ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only variation that seemed to be acceptable was the nuance in coat color and pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And this is what breeders focused on from that point on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, the following colors started appearing in French Bulldogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Blue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lilac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isabella<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Solid colors, color combinations, hue patterns, and fluffy Frenchies are also among the most favored of these rare coats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube noLightbox\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top Ten French Bulldog Color Trends (2020)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZTxVjP5fUO4?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To the utter surprise of everyone, these \u2018fad\u2019 colors gained tremendous popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They were quite rare, and that deficit in supply together with an ever-increasing demand boosted their prices significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These high prices are still the case today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a later time, official dog clubs decided to exclude rare or fad-colored French Bulldogs from participating in dog shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this hasn\u2019t deterred breeders from producing French Bulldogs with special colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To that end, the triple and quad carrier dogs started to be highly valued in breeders\u2019 circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand what is so special about these dogs, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-quad-carrier-french-bulldogs\">What Are Quad Carrier French Bulldogs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-French-bulldogs-sitting-on-the-grass.jpg\" alt=\"Two French bulldogs sitting on the grass\" class=\"wp-image-10245\" title=\"Two French bulldogs sitting on the grass\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-French-bulldogs-sitting-on-the-grass.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-French-bulldogs-sitting-on-the-grass-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-French-bulldogs-sitting-on-the-grass-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Two-French-bulldogs-sitting-on-the-grass-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeders naturally want to maximize the variety of puppies with colored coats that they can produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, they prefer crossing parent dogs that carry many colors in their genes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In genetic science, mammals can exhibit a certain feature, like blue eyes, while carrying a number of alternative colors in their genetic code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a black-eyed person can still have the potential for brown eyes from a mom, and green eyes from a grandparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These \u2018carried\u2019 genes can be expressed in that person\u2019s children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They could have black eyes, brown eyes, or green eyes. This also depends on the other partner\u2019s gene pool and how the chromosomes are paired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This, in turn, would decide which trait becomes dominant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly, a French Bulldog that carries more color genes is preferable to one that doesn\u2019t have as much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube noLightbox\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dog Coat Color Genetics Explained (101)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uLEisZeVr-o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Triple carriers were the norm for a while, but recently, quad carriers changed the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube noLightbox\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"My Quad Carrier French Bulldog Breeder Male\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0-mN9FQAC6g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many breeders now promote these \u2018studs\u2019 to other breeders in return for a hefty fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s gradually becoming a business in its own right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldogs-next-to-owner-legs-looking.jpg\" alt=\"French bulldogs next to owner legs looking\" class=\"wp-image-10249\" title=\"French bulldogs next to owner legs looking\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldogs-next-to-owner-legs-looking.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldogs-next-to-owner-legs-looking-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldogs-next-to-owner-legs-looking-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldogs-next-to-owner-legs-looking-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Quad carriers are French Bulldogs that carry the genetic material of four different color coats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they\u2019re matched to another dog, they often produce a highly colorful litter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeders favor these dogs for all the profits they can make out of that genetic versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designer dogs come with some serious problems though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s worth noting that many dog species suffer from a host of health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>German Shepherds are notorious for their joint problems, digestion issues, and poor eyesight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeders shouldn\u2019t be the cause behind perpetuating such issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to place the dogs\u2019 well-being first and foremost, ahead of financial gains or admiration of a special appearance.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering which rare French Bulldog Colors there are? 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