Courageous
Obedient
Protective
Loyal
Loving

Affectionate
Alert
Bright
Keen
Patient
Playful
Athletic
Easygoing
Lively

Beaucerons are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

French Bulldogs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose a Beauceron if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

French Bulldogs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

France

France

briard

Mastiff, Molossian

1500s

1800s

Herding (AKC:2007 & UKC)

Non Sporting (AKC:1898)
Companion (UKC)

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Red

Fawn
Cream
Black
White

Beaucerons have short coats.

French Bulldogs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Beaucerons have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

French Bulldogs are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Beaucerons are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the French Bulldog breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Ear Infections
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Hip Dysplasia
Hemivertebrae
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome

Gastric Torsion
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

Distichiasis
Cherry Eye
Pulmonic Stenosis
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis

Hip
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Eye
Spine
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Beaucerons thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

French Bulldogs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Beauceron has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

French Bulldog has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Beaucerons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

French Bulldogs need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Beaucerons are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

French Bulldogs have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Beauceron is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

French Bulldog minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Beaucerons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

French Bulldogs are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Beauceron dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

While French Bulldog dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Walk, Playdate, Run, Road trip, Dog Parks, Frisbee, Swim, Play

Jumping, Sleep, Walking, Walk, Fetch, Running, Ball, Belly rubs, Playing, Petting, Sniffing, Sniffing around, Laying down, Treats, Tricks, Cuddling, Eating grass, Walk, fetch, Chasing toys, Play keep away, Sitting, Eating Snacks, Nap, Socializing, Sleeping, Dog Parks, Play, Meeting people, Chase, Tug-of-war

Beaucerons are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

French Bulldogs are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. French Bulldog dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Beauceron, it's at least 30 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For French Bulldog, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Beaucerons usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most French Bulldogs usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Beauceron feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 17-28 pound (8 - 13 kg) French Bulldog feed 1.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Beauceron is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a French Bulldog is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Beauceron is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a French Bulldog is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Beauceron is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

French Bulldog has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

French Bulldogs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Beaucerons can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

French Bulldogs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Beaucerons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

French Bulldogs are not the best choice for families with kids.

Beaucerons are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

French Bulldogs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Beaucerons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

French Bulldogs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Beaucerons may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

French Bulldogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.