There are many instances in that people misidentify different types of dog breeds. Some don’t want to compare other small dogs to others because, “Hey, they all look the same!”
That’s the same instance of how people misidentify Frenchies as Pugs, and so on.
No, they don’t look exactly the same. They have the same size but they’re different breeds.
In this article, we will guide you to know how other breeds may look like Frenchies but are not. Let’s dive deep into identifying these pooch-standing breeds that we often misidentify as Frenchies.
French Bulldogs Have Several Look-Alikes!
French Bulldogs are everywhere (and so are their doppelgangers)!
You’re guaranteed to see a Frenchie in your neighborhood dog park because they are the most prevalent bully breed (and the second most popular overall).
There are, however, a few more breeds that are sometimes confused for Frenchies.
French Bulldogs Are Often Mistaken For These Breeds:
Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is a lively little partner characterized by his sporty yet compact frame, large, wide eyes, and tight tuxedo jacket. The Boston Terrier is a little, well-balanced dog that weighs no more than 25 pounds and is compact, short-tailed, and has immaculate manners, earning him the moniker “The American Gentleman.” The chic “tuxedo” coat is available in white and black, brindle, or seal (dark brown). The huge, round eyes can gleam with compassion, curiosity, or mischief. The head is square; the muzzle is short.
Difference to Frenchies:
The Frenchie is stockier and shorter at around 13 inches, whereas the Boston terrier is slimmer and can reach heights of up to 17 inches. Additionally, the bulldog is heavier than the terrier.
Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a huge, strong guard dog who tracked and held poachers in Merry Old England. It is fearless at work and obedient at home. Bullmastiffs are the result of Bulldog and Mastiff crosses. The Mastiff, a close relative of the Bullmastiff, is slightly larger. Still, rising as high as 27 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 100 and 130 pounds, this is still a whole lot for a dog.
Difference to Frenchies:
Males typically 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg) in weight, and females weigh 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg). They are typically larger than Frenchies.
Frenchton
A Frenchton is a hybrid dog breed created by crossing the French Bulldog and Boston Terrier. Although it is a brachycephalic breed of dog, its snout is a little bit longer than a Frenchie’s. It is believed that in the middle of the 1990s, the first Frenchtons were born in the United States.
A Frenchton’s is also referred to as:
- Bulldog Boston
- Frenchie from Boston
- Terrier Bulldog
- Boston Terrier dummy
- French Bulldog spoof
- Frenchbo
- European Terrier
Difference to Frenchies:
French Bulldogs and Frenchtons both have somewhat similar looks. The purebred Frenchie is typically smaller and less stocky than the Frenchton despite the fact that they are both little dogs. French Bulldogs typically have snouts that are more shorter and more wrinkled, as well as more triangular ears.
French Bullhuahua
Both of its parent types, the gorgeous French Bullhuahua will get passed on characteristics of a French Bulldog and the little Chihuahua. The dog breed hybrid will often have long legs, a strong body, and a large chest. He usually has a head that is proportionately bigger than his body, with dark eyes, wide ears, and a short, broad nose. Despite its diminutive size, the French Bullhuahua is a pretty active dog and the epitome of cuteness.
Difference to Frenchies:
While French Bullhuahuas often stand 6 to 12 inches tall and weigh 10 to 30 pounds, French Bulldogs are larger, with an average of 11 to 12 inches tall and weighing 16 to 28 pounds.
Boxer
Boxers have it all as canines: loyalty, love, intelligence, work ethic, and good beauty. For a very long time, the Boxer has been one of the best-known dog breeds in America. It is bright and alert, occasionally goofy but always brave.
An outstanding sight is a well-built Boxer in prime condition. Males can stand up to 25 inches tall at the shoulder, although females tend to be shorter. Their short, form-fitting coat reveals their rippling muscles. The face has an attentive, inquisitive appearance due to the dark brown eyes and furrowed forehead. The coat may have white markings and be fawn or brindle in color.
Difference to Frenchies:
Boxers are typically larger than Frenchies, having medium-sized bodies. Boxer ears are typically longer and face-down unlike the Frenchie.
Brussels Griffon
The intelligent, loving, and delightfully self-important Brussels Griffon makes a sympathetic companion for highly intelligent adults.
You get a tremendous personality in a 5- to 15-pound bundle with this breed. You’ll fall in love with him just one glance into his huge, human-like eyes. Griffs have smooth coats (like a Pug) or rough coats, and they come in four colors: red, black-and-reddish-brown (called Belge), black and tan, and black (like a Schnauzer). Old folk songs gave them the moniker “bearded dogs” due to their black muzzle and whiskers.
Difference to Frenchies:
French Bulldogs are larger, with a typical height of 11 to 12 inches and weight of 16 to 28 pounds, while the typical height of Brussels Griffon is 7 to 8 inches and they usually weigh 7 to 12 pounds. They have more fur than Frenchies.
Dogue de Bordeaux
The Dogue de Bordeaux, sometimes known as the “Mastiff of Bordeaux,” is the oldest of the French dog breeds and existed before France was even a country. These strong, fawn-coated guardians with great courage are renowned for being devoted, caring, and guardians.
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a very muscular guard dog resembling a mastiff. Males can weigh 110 pounds and stand 27 inches tall. The fawn coat is short and striking, with rich coloring. The enormous head has an undershot jaw akin to a Bulldog, expressive eyes, and a severely furrowed brow. It has the largest head in the canine kingdom in terms of proportion.
Difference to Frenchies:
Dogues are large breed dogs. They’re way more huge than Frenchies. They weigh around 120-145 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg) on average.
Pug
The small but sturdy Pug is now adored by his millions of fans throughout the world. He was once the naughty companion of Chinese emperors and later served as the mascot of Holland’s royal House of Orange. Pugs are creatures of love and desire.
The Latin proverb “multum in parvo,” which perfectly describes this diminutive but powerful breed, serves as the Pug’s motto. They are available in three colors: completely black, silver, or apricot-fawn with a black face mask. Pugs have pleased owners for ages thanks to their huge round head, big, sparkling eyes, and wrinkled brow, which offer them a range of human-like expressions including surprise, happiness, and curiosity.
Difference to Frenchies:
Both dogs have flat muzzles, but the French Bulldog has huge, upright ears, and the Pug has down floppy ears. The French bulldog and pug have fairly similar body types overall, but the Frenchie has a stockier, more athletic appearance, while the pug has a stockier, more wrinkled appearance, much like the English bulldog breed.
Australian Bulldog
The Australian Bulldog is a pretty new domestic dog breed that was initially created in Queensland, Australia, in the 1990s. First, Pip Nobes mated an English Bulldog with an Australian pig-hunting dog that was descended from a bull terrier. The combination resulted in a Bulldog that was taller, more athletic, and better able to withstand the Australian heat.
Difference to Frenchies:
Aussie Bulldogs are bulkier and fatter in appearance. They are medium in size, weighing in at 60-78 pounds (28-35 kg) on average.
Conclusion
Whether you meet a Pug or a Bullmastiff, there’s always a difference between them and Frenchies. Their appearances are quite alike, due to the fact that they’re all from the same ancestry – Mastiffs. The looks, the size, the fur – all it takes to identify which is which – that is our goal for this article. We hope that you’d never misidentify Frenchies again, or if you do, you can always visit this page!
FAQS
Why Do French Bulldogs Have So Many Look-Alikes?
Because of their ancestry, Frenchies and their look-alikes come from the same ancestry of Mastiffs where they were bred from.
Is There An Easy Way To Tell French Bulldogs Apart From Other Breeds?
A French Bulldog can be identified by its distinctive “bat ears” and short tails. French Bulldogs that are purebred tend to be short and muscular. Look for white, fawn, or cream fur that is short and smooth. Black or brown markings are also present on some French Bulldogs.
Will These Look-Alike Breeds Behave Similarly To French Bulldogs?
Have a different expectation: Frenchies have different temperaments and behaviors than the other breeds. These differ according to their size and how well they would fit into your home.
Do French Bulldogs Get Along With Look-Alike Breeds?
Frenchies get along well with new people, other dogs, and cats as long as they are socialized as puppies.
