French Bulldog vs Puggle vs Boxer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	French Bulldog	Puggle	Boxer
Origins	England France	United States	Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	4	207	11
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Other Names	Frenchie, Bouledogue Français	Beagle-Pug	German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	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 1904 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	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 Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$2000-$4000	600-800	$600-$1200

General Appearance - French Bulldog vs Puggle vs Boxer

Size	Small	Small	Medium
Weight	18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)	15-40 pounds (7-18 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 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.	27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Avg. Height	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Hair & Care - French Bulldog vs Puggle vs Boxer

Coat	Fine Smooth Short Close in texture	Smooth Straight	Waterproof
Colors	Brindle Cream Fawn White	Black Brown White Tan Red	Brindle White Fawn
Grooming	Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Puggle requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	French Bulldogs are low shedders.	Puggles are heavy shedders.	Boxers shed moderately.

Characteristics - French Bulldog vs Puggle vs Boxer

Temperament	Affectionate Alert Bright Keen Patient Playful Athletic Easygoing Lively	Affectionate Friendly Loyal Social Cheerful Intelligent Playful	Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal
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: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	French Bulldogs are quite easy to train.	Puggles aren't famous for their trainability.	Boxers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed.	The Puggle is a playful breed.	The Boxer is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	French Bulldogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Puggles have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	French Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Puggles are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	French Bulldogs need a lot of social interaction.	Puggles need for social interaction is average.	Boxers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal.	Average: The Puggle barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	French Bulldogs are average watchdogs.	Puggles are average watchdogs.	Boxers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	French Bulldogs are average defenders.	Puggles are not the best to protect their territory.	Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Puggle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	French Bulldogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Puggles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boxers have lower 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.	Puggles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Boxers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	French Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Puggles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Boxers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	French Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Puggles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	French Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Puggles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Boxers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - French Bulldog vs Puggle vs Boxer

Stranger Friendly	French Bulldogs are stranger friendly dogs.	Puggles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Boxers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	French Bulldogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Puggles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Boxers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	French Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Puggles are average friendly towards cats.	Boxers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	French Bulldogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Puggles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes French Bulldog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes Puggle is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Puggles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	French Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Puggles are generally with other pets.	Boxers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes French Bulldogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Puggles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Boxers 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 Puggle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Boxer 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - French Bulldog vs Puggle vs Boxer

Health Issues	The French Bulldog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Puggles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Brachycephalic Syndrome Cleft Palate Elongated Soft Palate Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease	Cherry Eye Distichiasis Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Obesity Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-15 years	10-12 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.	Puggles have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Boxers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	French Bulldogs exercise need is minimal.	Puggles have an average exercise need.	Boxers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	French Bulldogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Puggles sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Boxers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 1 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.	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Puggle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Puggle has a low chance of bad smell.	High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The French Bulldog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Puggle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - French Bulldog vs Puggle vs Boxer

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	3-5 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6
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