French Bulldog vs Jack Russell Terrier

Compare the French Bulldog to the Jack Russell Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between French Bulldogs and Jack Russell Terriers.

French Bulldog vs Jack Russell Terrier
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
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General Details
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
8-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
11-14 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
16-28 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1950 AD
1819 AD
Temperament
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
Low
Very High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
8-14 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Allergies
Hemivertebra
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Cleft palate
Intervertebral disc disease
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Glaucoma
Deafness
Lens luxation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
French Bulldog
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Brindle
Brindle and White
Cream
Cream and White
Fawn
Fawn and White
White
White and Black
Tri-Color
White and Black
White and Brown
White and Cream
White and Tan
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