Ask the Breeder - French Bulldog Pups With Cowlick
patpearce May 18th, 2008
I have a question……
I recently saw two cream french bulldog females….they are litter mates with what I can only describe as a “cowlick” patch of fur located between their shoulder blades. One is a large patch while the other is quite small…..what causes this “cowlick”, is it hereditary?
Thank you
Pat writes -
I’m not sure I understand your question. It the patch a different color hair? or are you talking about a different pattern in the hair? If it is a pattern like waves, and this is a young dog, then they will likely out grow the odd pattern.
I occasionally have pups with funny patterns in the hair on their back, but when they mature it all sorts itself out…
Pat
(editor’s note: I have had Frenchies in the past with this ‘cowlick’ type pattern in the coat, usually over the withers. I believe it’s simply a differing thickness and pattern in the hair. It’s not mentioned in the standard as being a disqualification, so I personally wouldn’t worry about it. You could, theoretically, thin the patch out via grooming).
