Beauceron vs Bull Terrier
Compare the Beauceron to the Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beaucerons and Bull Terriers.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Bull Terrier is better suited for new owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Bull Terrier is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both the Beauceron and Bull Terrier are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - Both breeds do not bark frequently, but the Bull Terrier will bark less often between the two.
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| Breed Name | Beauceron | Bull Terrier |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 9-15 yrs. |
| Height | 24-28 in. | 18-21 in. |
| Weight | 70-110 lb | 45-65 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | UK (England) |
| Origin Year | 1587 AD | 1862 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 70°F | 65°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 18 mph |
| Strength | High | High-Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | Low | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Beauceron | Bull Terrier |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Average | Average |
| Guarding | High | Average |
| Herding | High | Very Low |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | High | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | High |
| Sledding | Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Beauceron | Bull Terrier |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 9-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Deafness | No | Yes |
| Heart Murmurs | No | Yes |
| Hereditary Nephritis | No | Yes |
| Lens Luxation | No | Yes |
| Spinning | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Beauceron | Bull Terrier |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Tan | Yes | Yes |
| Harlequin | Yes | No |
| Tri-color | Yes | No |
| Black Brindle | No | Yes |
| Black Brindle, & White | No | Yes |
| Black, Tan, & White | No | Yes |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Brindle & White | No | Yes |
| Fawn | No | Yes |
| Fawn & White | No | Yes |
| Fawn Smut | No | Yes |
| Fawn Smut & White | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Red & White | No | Yes |
| Red Smut | No | Yes |
| Red Smut & White | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
| White & Black Brindle | No | Yes |