Shiba Inu vs Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Shiba Inu	Boston Terrier	French Bulldog
Origins	Japan	United States	England France
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	45	21	4
Reviews	1	1	1
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Other Names	Brushwood Dog, Japanese Small-Size Dog, Japanese Shiba Inu, Shiba Ken, Shiba	Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood, American Gentlemen	Frenchie, Bouledogue Français
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1898 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	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 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	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	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$2000-$4000

General Appearance - Shiba Inu vs Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog

Size	Medium	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)	18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)	17.5 pounds (8.5 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: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	15-17 inches (38-43 cm)	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	16 inches (40.5 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Shiba Inu vs Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog

Coat	Dense	Fine	Fine Smooth Short Close in texture
Colors	Tan Red Cream Sesame Black	White Brindle Seal Black	Brindle Cream Fawn White
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Shiba Inus shed above average.	Boston Terriers shed moderately.	French Bulldogs are low shedders.

Characteristics - Shiba Inu vs Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog

Temperament	Alert Confident Fearless Going Charming Faithful Keen	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Playful Aggressive Gentle Lively	Affectionate Alert Bright Keen Patient Playful Athletic Easygoing Lively
Intelligent Rank	Average: Shiba Inu's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Boston Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Shiba Inus are easy to train.	Boston Terriers are quite easy to train.	French Bulldogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	Shiba Inus have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Boston Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	French Bulldogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Shiba Inus are highly affectionate dogs.	Boston Terriers 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	Shiba Inus need for social interaction is average.	Boston Terriers are a social breed.	French Bulldogs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks.	Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Shiba Inus are good watchdogs.	Boston Terriers are average watchdogs.	French Bulldogs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Shiba Inus are extremely protective guard dogs.	Boston Terriers are average defenders.	French Bulldogs are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Shiba Inus have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boston Terriers 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	Wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home.	Boston Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	French Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Shiba Inus 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.	Boston Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	French Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Shiba Inus are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Shiba Inus adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Boston Terriers 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	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Boston Terriers 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 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Shiba Inu vs Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog

Stranger Friendly	Shiba Inus are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Shiba Inus are average friendly dogs towards children.	Boston Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Shiba Inus are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very cat-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Shiba Inus are average friendly towards other dogs.	Boston Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boston Terrier 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	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.	Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Shiba Inus usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Boston Terriers are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	French Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Shiba Inus are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Boston Terriers 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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 Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Boston Terrier 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Shiba Inu vs Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog

Health Issues	The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boston Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The French Bulldog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Cancer Chylothorax Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Spinning	Allergies Brain Tumors Cataracts Cherry Eye Deafness Heart Murmurs Megaesophagus Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing	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	12-15 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Shiba Inus have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Boston Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	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	Shiba Inus have an average exercise need.	Boston Terriers have an average exercise need.	French Bulldogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Shiba Inus are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Boston Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	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	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 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.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Shiba Inu is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Boston Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The French Bulldog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Shiba Inu vs Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog

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	2-4 puppies	3-5 puppies	3-5 puppies
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