French Bulldog vs Bulldog
One fits in a tote bag, the other needs its own sofa cushion. Both snore like a diesel engine and both need heat management.
Side by side
| French Bulldog | Bulldog | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 2/5 | 3/5 | The Bulldog is bigger |
| Energy | 2/5 | 1/5 | The French Bulldog has more energy |
| Shedding | 3/5 | 3/5 | Tie |
| Barking | 2/5 | 2/5 | Tie |
| Trainability | 3/5 | 2/5 | The French Bulldog is easier to train |
| Kid-friendliness | 4/5 | 4/5 | Tie |
| Drooling | 3/5 | 4/5 | The Bulldog drools more |
| Life expectancy | 10–12 years | 8–10 years | The French Bulldog lives longer |
Vet costs
Age 1, U.S.-average prices, $2,000 emergency savings.
French Bulldog
- First-year expected vet cost: $1,323
- Fair monthly insurance price at age 1: $109/mo
- Top cost drivers: BOAS (breathing problems) · Slipped disc (IVDD)
- Expected lifetime vet cost: $13,491
Bulldog
- First-year expected vet cost: $1,173
- Fair monthly insurance price at age 1: $68/mo
- Top cost drivers: BOAS (breathing problems) · Elbow dysplasia
- Expected lifetime vet cost: $10,860
Lifetime totals include lifespan: the French Bulldog is expected to live 10–12 years, the Bulldog 8–10 years.
In year one, the Bulldog is expected to cost about $149 less.
Statistical estimate, not a quote or insurance advice.
Choose the French Bulldog if…
- You want a smaller dog for apartment life and travel
- You want a bit more playfulness
- You're okay with a dog that still thinks stairs are optional
Choose the Bulldog if…
- You want the ultimate couch potato
- You like the heavier, mellower tank
- You're ready for daily wrinkle cleaning
FAQ
Which is cheaper to insure?
In year one, the Bulldog is expected to cost about $149 less. Fair monthly insurance price at age 1: French Bulldog $109, Bulldog $68. Statistical estimate, not a quote or insurance advice.
Which sheds more?
It's a tie on shedding. Shedding: French Bulldog 3/5, Bulldog 3/5.
Which lives longer?
The French Bulldog lives longer. French Bulldog: 10–12 years; Bulldog: 8–10 years.
Which is better with kids?
It's a tie on kid-friendliness. Kid-friendliness: French Bulldog 4/5, Bulldog 4/5.
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