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

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Name	Pug	French Bulldog
Origins	China	England France
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	31	4
Reviews	6	1
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Other Names	Mops, Carlin, Chinese Pug, Dutch Bulldog, Dutch Mastiff, Mini Mastiff	Frenchie, Bouledogue Français
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1898 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs 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 United Kennel Club	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
Price	$300-$500	$2000-$4000

General Appearance - Pug vs French Bulldog

Size	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	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.
Height	Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm), Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 13 inches (33 cm), Female: 11 inches (27.5 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Pug vs French Bulldog

Coat	Fine	Fine Smooth Short Close in texture
Colors	Fawn Black	Brindle Cream Fawn White
Grooming	Effortless: The Pug requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Pugs shed above average.	French Bulldogs are low shedders.

Characteristics - Pug vs French Bulldog

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Going Loyal Cheerful Gentle Friendly Playful	Affectionate Alert Bright Keen Patient Playful Athletic Easygoing Lively
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Pugs aren't famous for their trainability.	French Bulldogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Pugs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	Pugs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	French Bulldogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Pugs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	French Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pugs need a lot of social interaction.	French Bulldogs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Pug barks occasionally.	Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Pugs are average watchdogs.	French Bulldogs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Pugs strongly protect their territory.	French Bulldogs are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Pug has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pugs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	French Bulldogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Pugs tend to escape less than other breeds.	French Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Pugs 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.	French Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Pugs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Pugs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	French Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Pugs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	French Bulldogs 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.

Good With - Pug vs French Bulldog

Stranger Friendly	Pugs are very stranger friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pugs are kid-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pugs are very cat-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Pugs are very dog-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pug is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes French Bulldog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pugs are usually recommended for elderly people.	French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pugs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	French Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pugs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes French Bulldogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Pug breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really French Bulldog 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.

Health Factors - Pug vs French Bulldog

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	The French Bulldog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Cheyletiella Dermatitis Corneal Ulcers Demodectic Mange Distichiasis Dry Eye Entropion Epilepsy Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Nerve Degeneration Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Proptosis Pug Dog Encephalitis Staphylococcus Infection Vaccination Sensitivity Yeast Infection	Allergies Brachycephalic Syndrome Cleft Palate Elongated Soft Palate Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Pugs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	French Bulldogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Pugs exercise need is minimal.	French Bulldogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Pugs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	French Bulldogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Pug breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	High The Pug has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pug is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The French Bulldog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Pug vs French Bulldog

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	2-4 puppies	3-5 puppies
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