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French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bouledogue Français or Maltapoo or Staff? Find the right dog for you

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Name French Bulldog Maltipoo Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bouledogue Français
Frenchie
Maltapoo
Malt-A-Poo
Malte-Poo
Maltese-Poodle
MaltiPoodle
Malt-oodles
Moodle
mPoo
Multapoo
Multipoo
Multi-Poo
Maltepoo
Staff
Stafford
Staffy Bull
Staffy
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed type comparison:
Purebred Cross Breed Purebred

French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
Small Small
Medium
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Maltipoo? French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier weight comparison:
18-30 pounds (8-14 kg) 5-20 pounds (2,5-9 kg) Males 25-38 pounds (11-17 kg), Female: 23-35 pounds (10-16 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
There are two weight classes of French Bulldog: 19 - 22 pounds (9 - 10 kg) and 22 - 28 pounds (10 - 13 kg). Over 28 pounds is a disqualification. 12.5 pounds (5,5 kg) Males 31.5 pounds (14 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13 kg)
Height
Which is taller, French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier height comparison:
13–16 inches (33–40 cm) 10-13 inches (25-33 cm) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
14.5 inches (36.5 cm) 11.5 inches (27 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Which is more expensive?
$2000-$4000 $400-$2000 $1500-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
Very frequent: The French Bulldog is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Maltipoo is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is quite easy to get.

French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier intelligence:
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Maltipoo dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier trainability comparison.
French Bulldog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Maltipoo dogs are easy to train.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
French Bulldog dogs are average watchdogs.
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Maltipoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
French Bulldog dogs are average defenders.
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Maltipoo dogs are average defenders.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders.
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French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Alert
Affectionate
Patient
Lively
Keen
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright
Active
Funny
Intelligent
Affectionate
Obedient
Companionable
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Reliable
Bold
Fearless
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
French Bulldog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
High: French Bulldog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Maltipoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier social needs comparison:
French Bulldog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Maltipoo dogs are a social breed.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
French Bulldog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Maltipoo is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
French Bulldog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Maltipoo dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier playfulness comparison:
French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Maltipoo is a playful breed.
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Average: Staffordshire Bull Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal.
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A lot: Maltipoo is a particularly loud breed.
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Low: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
Very house-friendly dog the French Bulldog breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Maltipoo breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Staffordshire Bull Terrier indoors.

French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
French Bulldog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Maltipoo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
French Bulldog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Maltipoo dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

French Bulldog bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Maltipoo bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Staffordshire Bull Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Maltipoo has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier mouthiness comparison:
French Bulldog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Maltipoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
The French Bulldog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Maltipoos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Von Willebrand's Disease
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Cleft Palate
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Elongated Soft Palate
Hemi-vertebrae
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Cataracts
Distichiasis
Mastocytoma
Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The French Bulldog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Maltipoo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do French Bulldog, Maltipoo and Staffordshire Bull Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of French Bulldog: 11 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Maltipoo: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier energy level comparison:
French Bulldog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Maltipoo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
French Bulldog dogs exercise need is minimal.
Maltipoo dogs have an average exercise need.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
French Bulldog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Maltipoo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the French Bulldog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Maltipoo has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier coat comparison:
Fine
Smooth
Short
Close in texture
Fluffy
Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Smooth
Colors
What are the original French Bulldog, Maltipoo and Staffordshire Bull Terrier color?
Cream
White
Fawn
Brindle
Black
Cream
White
Grey
Gold
Apricot
Almost all colors
Black
Red
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Maltipoo requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? French Bulldog or Maltipoo or {name3 shedding:
French Bulldog dogs are low shedders.
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Maltipoo dogs shed none to minimal.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

Medium

The French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Maltipoo has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The French Bulldog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Maltipoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an average drooler.
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French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
French Bulldog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Maltipoo dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
French Bulldog dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Maltipoo dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
French Bulldog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Maltipoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
French Bulldog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Maltipoo dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
French Bulldog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Maltipoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
Yes
French Bulldog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Maltipoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
Yes
French Bulldog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Maltipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.
Maltipoos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Staffordshire Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: French Bulldog or Maltipoo or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

Not really

French Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Maltipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can French Bulldog and Maltipoo and Staffordshire Bull Terrier have?
3-5 puppies 4-6 puppies 5-7 puppies

French Bulldog vs Maltipoo vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1898 as a Non-Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1974 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
Continental Kennel Club
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
National Maltipoo Club
Maltipoo Club of America
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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