Lilac and Tan French Bulldog
The silvery-lilac base with warm tan point markings. Three loci working together to create a premium Frenchie color combination.
What Makes a Lilac and Tan Frenchie Special
The Lilac and Tan French Bulldog is the result of three separate loci interacting simultaneously. The d/d genotype at the D-locus dilutes black pigment to blue-gray. The co/co genotype at the Co-locus adds a warm cocoa undertone that shifts the blue-gray into a distinctive silvery-lilac champagne.
Then the at/at (or at/a) genotype at the A-locus overlays rich tan points on the eyebrows, muzzle, cheeks, chest, and legs. The contrast between the cool lilac body and the warm tan accents is what makes this combination so visually striking.
This is a mid-tier exotic combination — not as rare as Isabella or Platinum, but more complex than a simple Blue and Tan. Breeders producing Lilac and Tan litters need to verify all three loci before pairing.
The Lilac and Tan Genotype
D-Locus: Dilute
Required: d/d
Two copies of the dilute allele dilute eumelanin to a blue-gray base. Without d/d, the dog will be chocolate/cocoa colored, not lilac.
Co-Locus: Cocoa
Required: co/co
The cocoa gene adds a warm undertone that shifts the dilute blue-gray into the distinctive silvery-lilac champagne shade that defines this color.
A-Locus: Tan Points
Required: at/at or at/a
The tan point allele produces the warm markings on the eyebrows, muzzle, cheeks, chest, and legs that define the "and Tan" pattern.
Breeding Lilac and Tan: Expected Outcomes
| Sire Dam Pairing | D-Locus | Co-Locus | A-Locus | Lilac & Tan % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d/d co/co at x d/d co/co at | 100% d/d | 100% co/co | Varies | Varies (see A-locus) |
| d/d co/co at/at x d/d co/co at/at | 100% d/d | 100% co/co | 100% at/at | 100% |
| d/d co/co at/a x d/d co/co at/a | 100% d/d | 100% co/co | 75% at/*, 25% a/a | 75% |
| d/d Co/co at/at x d/d Co/co at/at | 100% d/d | 75% co/*, 25% Co/Co | 100% at/at | 75% |
| D/d co/co at/at x D/d co/co at/at | 25% d/d | 100% co/co | 100% at/at | 25% |
Use our DNA Calculator for precise probability calculations with any parent genotype.
Lilac and Tan Frenchie Pricing Guide
Pet Quality
$8,000 – $12,000
Standard lilac and tan with acceptable tan distribution and good conformation.
Breed Quality
$12,000 – $18,000
Clean structure, vivid lilac color, sharp tan points, full health clearances.
Show / Ultra
$18,000 – $28,000
Near-perfect structure, rich color saturation, proven pedigree, championship lines.
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Lilac and Tan Frenchie FAQ
What is a Lilac and Tan French Bulldog?
A Lilac and Tan French Bulldog has a silvery-lilac base coat created by d/d (dilute) + co/co (cocoa) with warm tan point markings from the A-locus (at/at or at/a). The combination produces a cool-toned body with rich warm accents.
What is the genotype of a Lilac and Tan Frenchie?
The genotype is d/d + co/co + at/at (or at/a). The D-locus must be homozygous recessive for dilute, the Co-locus must be homozygous recessive for cocoa, and the A-locus must carry at least one tan point allele for the markings to appear.
How is Lilac and Tan different from Blue and Tan?
Blue and Tan is d/d only, producing a blue-gray base. Lilac and Tan adds co/co (cocoa), which warms the blue-gray into a distinctive silvery-lilac shade. The tan points look similar, but the body color is noticeably different — lilac has a champagne undertone that blue lacks.
Can a Lilac and Tan Frenchie carry other color genes?
Yes. A Lilac and Tan can also carry b/b (testable chocolate) and e/e (cream) as hidden genes. If bred to a dog with complementary genes, this can produce even rarer colors like Isabella and Tan, Platinum, or New Shade Lilac Platinum.
How much does a Lilac and Tan Frenchie cost?
Lilac and Tan French Bulldogs typically range from $8,000 to $15,000 for pet quality. Premium specimens with clean structure and vivid color can reach $15,000–$25,000. The dual dilute + cocoa + tan point requirement makes this a mid-to-high value combination.
What colors can two Lilac and Tan parents produce?
If both parents are d/d co/co at/at, all puppies will be Lilac and Tan. If either parent carries hidden genes (b/b, e/e, M/m), the litter could produce Isabella and Tan, Platinum and Tan, Merle Lilac and Tan, or other exotic combinations depending on what the other parent carries.