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French Bulldog or English Bulldog: Which breed should you choose?

French Bulldog and English Bulldog are two dog breeds often compared by prospective owners. Here’s a point-by-point comparison to help you decide: size, temperament, purchase price, monthly budget, and compatibility with your lifestyle.

French Bulldog

Small7–14 kg€1,000 – €1,500

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English Bulldog

Medium18–25 kg€1,600 – €2,100

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Key takeaways

English Bulldog is larger: 18–25 kg compared with 7–14 kg for French Bulldog.
French Bulldog costs less to buy: €1,000 – €1,500 compared with €1,600 – €2,100 for English Bulldog.
French Bulldog costs less day to day: about €86 per month compared with €119 for English Bulldog.
Both breeds need a similar level of daily activity (2/5).
French Bulldog scores higher for “Families and children”: 5/5 compared with 4/5 for English Bulldog.
French Bulldog scores higher for “Apartment living”: 5/5 compared with 4/5 for English Bulldog.
For “First-time owners,” both breeds are tied (4/5).
Both breeds have a similar life expectancy: 9–11 years.

Our verdict

Choose French Bulldog if you’re looking for…

Apartment living: It adapts very well to small spaces if outings are regular and the home remains temperate.
Families often at home: It appreciates households where it can share daily life and receive a lot of attention.
Available elderly people: Its moderate exercise needs may suit a calm lifestyle if health monitoring is properly ensured.
Adopters looking for a close companion: It appeals to people who want a dog that is very attached to the family and easy to integrate into household life.

Choose English Bulldog if you’re looking for…

Calm households: He enjoys a sedentary life punctuated by short walks.
Apartment living: He adapts well to small spaces if his daily outings are ensured.
Families often at home: He likes being surrounded and seeks a lot of attention from those close to him.

Detailed comparison

	French Bulldog	English Bulldog
General information
Origin	France	Great Britain
FCI group	9	2
Build	Small	Medium
Height at the withers	29–35 cm	30–37 cm
Weight	7–14 kg	18–25 kg
Coat	Short, smooth	Short, smooth and fine
Life expectancy	9–11 years	8–10 years
Average price	€1,000 – €1,500	€1,600 – €2,100
Monthly budget	≈ €86	≈ €119
Compatibility
Families and children	Excellent	Very good
Daily exercise needs	Low	Low
Apartment living	Excellent	Very good
First-time owners	Very good	Very good
Other pets	Very good	Good
Tolerance of being alone	Limited	Fair
Guarding instinct	Fair	Good
Strengths and weaknesses
	Obedient Moderate exercise needs Low risk of running away Highly adaptable Rarely barks Good health Easy to care for Rarely drools Prone to destructive behavior Sheds a lot	Moderate exercise needs Unlikely to run away Highly adaptable Good health Not very obedient Prone to destructive behavior Barks a lot High-maintenance coat Sheds a lot Drools a lot

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French Bulldog or English Bulldog: Which breed should you choose?

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Key takeaways

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