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French Bulldog or English Bulldog: which breed to choose?
French Bulldog and English Bulldog are two dog breeds often compared by future adopters. Here is a point-by-point comparison to help you decide: size, temperament, purchase price, monthly budget, and compatibility with your lifestyle.
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Key takeaways
- English Bulldog is larger: 18–25 kg vs 7–14 kg for French Bulldog.
- French Bulldog is cheaper to buy: 1,000–1,500 € vs 1,600–2,100 € for English Bulldog.
- Day to day, French Bulldog costs less: about 86 € per month vs 119 € for English Bulldog.
- Both breeds need a similar level of daily activity (2/5).
- French Bulldog is rated higher for “Family & children”: 5/5 vs 4/5 for English Bulldog.
- French Bulldog is rated higher for “Apartment living”: 5/5 vs 4/5 for English Bulldog.
- For “First-time owner”, 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 : He adapts very well to small spaces if outings are regular and the home remains temperate.
- Present families : He appreciates households where he can share daily life and receive lots of attention.
- Available seniors : His moderate exercise needs can suit a calm lifestyle if health vigilance is well ensured.
- Adopters looking for a close companion : He appeals to people who want a dog very attached to the family and easy to integrate into household life.
Choose English Bulldog if you’re looking for…
- Calm homes : He appreciates a sedentary life punctuated by short walks.
- Apartment living : He adapts well to small spaces if his daily outings are ensured.
- Present families : He likes to be surrounded and seeks a lot of attention from those close to him.
Detailed comparison
| General information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Origin | France | Great Britain |
| FCI group | 9 | 2 |
| Size | Small | Medium |
| Height at 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 ans | 8–10 ans |
| Average price | 1,000–1,500 € | 1,600–2,100 € |
| Monthly budget | ≈ 86 € | ≈ 119 € |
| Compatibility | ||
| Family & children | Excellent | Very good |
| Daily activity required | Low | Low |
| Apartment living | Excellent | Very good |
| First-time owner | Very good | Very good |
| Other pets | Very good | Good |
| Tolerance for being alone | Limited | Fairly good |
| Guarding instinct | Fairly good | Good |
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