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.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The French Bulldog is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Jack Russell Terrier is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the French Bulldog.
Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the French Bulldog is the most friendly between the breeds.
Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the French Bulldog is easier to groom.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Jack Russell Terrier has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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French Bulldog vs Jack Russell Terrier

Breed Name	French Bulldog	Jack Russell Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	Maybe
Lifespan	8-14 yrs.	10-15 yrs.
Height	11-14 in.	10-15 in.
Weight	16-28 lb	13-17 lb
Intelligence	Average	High
History
Origin Country	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Origin Year	1950 AD	1819 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Jealous Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	No	Yes
Medium Yard	No	No
Large Yard	No	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	60°F to 75°F	55°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Low	Very High
Exercise Required	Low	Medium-High
Top Running Speed	15 mph	20 mph
Strength	Low	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Low
Shedding	Medium	Low
Dander	Medium	Low
Drool Amount	Medium	None

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.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	French Bulldog	Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	Yes	No
Average	No	Yes
Focused & Patient	No	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Very Low	Average
Chasing	Below Average	High
Follow Commands	Very Low	Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	Very Low	Below Average
Hunting	Below Average	High
Protection	Below Average	Very Low
Remove Vermin	Average	Very Low
Sledding	Very Low	Very Low
Watch	Average	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	French Bulldog	Jack Russell Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	8-14 yrs.	10-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	Yes	No
Brachycephalic Syndrome	Yes	No
Cleft Palate	Yes	No
Deafness	No	Yes
Elongated Soft Palate	Yes	No
Glaucoma	No	Yes
Hemi-vertebrae	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Intervertebral Disk Disease	Yes	No
Legg-perthes Disease	No	Yes
Lens Luxation	No	Yes
Patellar Luxation	Yes	Yes
Von Willebrand's Disease	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	French Bulldog	Jack Russell Terrier
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Single Coat	Yes	No
Double Coat	No	Yes
Smooth Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	No
Rough	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black	Yes	No
Brindle	Yes	No
Brindle & White	Yes	No
Cream	Yes	No
Cream & White	Yes	No
Fawn	Yes	No
Fawn & White	Yes	No
Fawn Brindle	Yes	No
Fawn Brindle & White	Yes	No
White	Yes	No
White & Black	Yes	Yes
White & Brindle	Yes	No
White & Fawn	Yes	No
Tri-color	No	Yes
White & Brown	No	Yes
White & Cream	No	Yes
White & Tan	No	Yes