French Bulldog DNA Tests

Use AKC DNA + Health for all your DNA needs for French Bulldogs. Every tests provides results for:

• AKC DNA Profile – 201 markers for parentage verification purposes, the only AKC-approved profile for parentage verification*
• 328+ markers for health and traits

Sample Health Report

This comprehensive genetic screening includes tests for the following genetic variants that have been identified in French Bulldogs:

• Hereditary Cataracts (Juvenile Cataracts)
• Cystinuria Type 3 (Bulldog Type Risk Factor, Variants 1 and 2)
• Cystinuria Type 3 (Bulldog Type Risk Factor, Variant 3)
• Degenerative Myelopathy (Common Variant)
• Hyperuricosuria
• Intervertebral Disc Disease Risk Factor and Chondrodystrophy (CDDY with IVDD)
• Multifocal Retinopathy 1
• Oculocutaneous Albinism (Small Breed Type)
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4

The following color and traits tests included in AKC DNA + Health may also be relevant to French Bulldogs:

• Coat Colors:
  • A Locus (Agouti, Ay, aw, at, a)
  • B Locus (Brown, ba, bc, bd, be, bh, bs)
  • Co Locus (Cocoa, French Bulldog Type)
  • D Locus (Dilute, d1, d2, & d3)
  • E Locus (e1, e2, e3, eA, Eg, Eh, & Em)
  • I Locus (Intensity)
  • K Locus (Dominant Black)
  • S Locus (White Spotting, Parti, or Piebald)
• Other Traits:
  • Brachycephaly
  • Chondrodysplasia (CDPA)
  • L Locus (Long Hair/Fluffy)
  • Polydactyly (Common Variant)
  • SD Locus (Shedding)
  • Social Behavior

The AKC recommends that breeders perform health tests on sires and dams that are relevant to their breed based on Parent Club recommendations. Although the French Bulldog Club of America does not recommend any DNA testing, the following health tests are recommended for breeding stock. Some tests are considered optional:

Recommended Health Tests from the French Bulldog Club of America:

• Patella Evaluation
• Hip Evaluation
• Congenital Cardiac Exam
  • Echocardiogram recommended but not required
• Ophthalmologist Evaluation

Optional Health Tests:

• Hereditary Cataracts (Juvenile Cataracts) – DNA Test
• Thyroid Evaluation

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*The AKC does not accept DNA results from other genetic testing providers.