French Bulldog vs North Country Beagle vs Alaskan Husky – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	French Bulldog	North Country Beagle	Alaskan Husky
Origins	England France	United Kingdom	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Extinct	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	4	318	495
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Other Names	Frenchie, Bouledogue Français	Northern Hound, Northern Beagle, Old Northern Beagle, Old Northern Hound, Old English Beagle	Husky (Alaskan)
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1898 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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	No set	Dog Registry of America Inc.
Price	$2000-$4000	Unavailable	$1000-$1500

General Appearance - French Bulldog vs North Country Beagle vs Alaskan Husky

Size	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight	18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)
Avg. 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.	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)	19-21 inches (48-50 cm)	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Avg. Height	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)	20 inches (49 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)

Hair & Care - French Bulldog vs North Country Beagle vs Alaskan Husky

Coat	Fine Smooth Short Close in texture	Dense	Dense
Colors	Brindle Cream Fawn White	Tan Red Tricolor White Black	Gray White Blonde Orange Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The North Country Beagle requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	French Bulldogs are low shedders.	North Country Beagles shed moderately.	Alaskan Huskys shed moderately.

Characteristics - French Bulldog vs North Country Beagle vs Alaskan Husky

Temperament	Affectionate Alert Bright Keen Patient Playful Athletic Easygoing Lively	Athletic	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Alaskan Husky's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	French Bulldogs are quite easy to train.	North Country Beagles are quite easy to train.	Alaskan Huskys aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed.	The North Country Beagle is a playful breed.	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	French Bulldogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Alaskan Huskys don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	French Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	North Country Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Alaskan Huskys are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	French Bulldogs need a lot of social interaction.	North Country Beagles are a social breed.	Alaskan Huskys need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal.	High: The North Country Beagle is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	French Bulldogs are average watchdogs.	North Country Beagles are average watchdogs.	Alaskan Huskys are average watchdogs.
Territorial	French Bulldogs are average defenders.	North Country Beagles are average defenders.	Alaskan Huskys are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The North Country Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	French Bulldogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	North Country Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Alaskan Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	French Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the North Country Beagle is strong enough to escape from home.	Alaskan Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	French Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	North Country Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Alaskan Huskys have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	French Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Alaskan Huskys are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	French Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	North Country Beagles adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Alaskan Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	French Bulldogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	North Country Beagles 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - French Bulldog vs North Country Beagle vs Alaskan Husky

Stranger Friendly	French Bulldogs are stranger friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	Alaskan Huskys are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	French Bulldogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Huskys are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	French Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are average friendly towards cats.	Alaskan Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	French Bulldogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	North Country Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes French Bulldog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No North Country Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	North Country Beagles are usually recommended for elderly people.	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	French Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	North Country Beagles are generally with other pets.	Alaskan Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes French Bulldogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No North Country Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Alaskan Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really French Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really North Country Beagle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - French Bulldog vs North Country Beagle vs Alaskan Husky

Health Issues	The French Bulldog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The North Country Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Allergies Brachycephalic Syndrome Cleft Palate Elongated Soft Palate Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease	No set	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-13 years	10-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	French Bulldogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	North Country Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Alaskan Huskys are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	French Bulldogs exercise need is minimal.	North Country Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.	Alaskan Huskys need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	French Bulldogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	North Country Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Alaskan Huskys are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	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.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.	High The North Country Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The French Bulldog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The North Country Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - French Bulldog vs North Country Beagle vs Alaskan Husky

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	2-7 puppies	4-10 puppies
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