Dachshund vs French Bulldog
Compare the Dachshund to the French Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and French Bulldogs.
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
8-14 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
16-28 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1400 AD
1950 AD
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
8-14 Years
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Dachshund
French Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
French Bulldog
