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French Bulldog vs Shiba Inu
French Bulldog
Short
Shiba Inu
Short
Choose the French Bulldog if you want…
- a family with children
- a home with other pets
- a dog or cat that learns quickly
- a flat or small home
- less hair around the house
- less time spent grooming
- a quieter companion
- a calmer companion
Choose the Shiba Inu if you want…
- an active companion for long walks and play
Side by side
| Trait | French Bulldog | Shiba Inu |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small | Small |
| Weight | 8–14 kg (18–31 lb) | 8–11 kg (18–24 lb) |
| Height | 28–33 cm (11–13 in) | 35–43 cm (14–17 in) |
| Life span | 10–12 years | 13–16 years |
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Energy | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Good with children | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with other pets | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Suits a flat | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Grooming needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Quick answers
Which is bigger, the French Bulldog or the Shiba Inu?
The French Bulldog — typically about 1.2 times the weight. French Bulldog: 8–14 kg (18–31 lb); Shiba Inu: 8–11 kg (18–24 lb).
Which lives longer, the French Bulldog or the Shiba Inu?
The Shiba Inu, on average. French Bulldog: 10–12 years; Shiba Inu: 13–16 years.
Is the French Bulldog or the Shiba Inu better with children?
The French Bulldog scores higher in our profiles (4 vs 3 out of 5). Always supervise young children with any pet.
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