French Bulldog Mix Breeds Traits and Care

The French Bulldog

The French Bulldog is one of the most popular purebred dog breeds in America today. Clearly, the French Bulldog has a loyal worldwide fan base and there are dog owners who wouldn’t dream of owning any other breed of dog. But French Bulldogs, like their American and English counterparts, are now facing some health challenges that may weaken the breed for future generations.

French Bulldog Mixes

Within the professional dog breeder and dog trainer community, there is an increasing drive to find ways to strengthen the French Bulldog’s gene pool in the future. Using the theory of hybrid vigor, which proposes that adding genetic variance can improve health, some breeders have begun cross-breeding the purebred French Bulldog with other purebred dog breeds.

The French Bulldog mixes you meet in this article have all been deliberately cross bred to produce so-named “hybrid” or designer dogs with fresh genetic influence.

French Bulldog Mix Generations

Different hybrid dog breeders may choose to specialize in different generations (F1, F1b, F2, F3, et al). If you are seeking a puppy with a very specific appearance, coat type or personality, the generation your hybrid breeder specializes in can really matter!

This is because there is no way to predict in advance how much genetic influence each parent dog may have over each puppy.

With F1 and F1b litters, where both or at least one parent dog is a fully purebred dog breed, there is more variance between puppies within each litter and from litter to litter. With F2, F3, and later litters where both parent dogs are hybrids themselves, you will generally see more uniformity from puppy to puppy, both within each litter and between litters.

Another good way to guesstimate what your hybrid puppy might look and act like in adulthood is to meet both parent dogs before you make a final commitment.

Top French Bulldog Mixes

Let’s check out the top ten French Bulldog mix breeds currently gaining popularity around the world.

• Frenchie Shepherd
• Frenchton
• Frengle
• Frorkie
• Froodle
• Frug
• Frincher
• French Bullhuahua
• Fraussie
• French Bullabrador

French Bulldog German Shepherd mix

The Frenchie Shepherd brings together two popular companion canines: the French Bulldog and the German Shepherd. Health-wise, the German Shepherd brings a more balanced physique, long tail and much longer muzzle to counter the French Bulldog’s issues with brachycephaly and screw tail. However, both breeds are known to suffer from joint and spinal issues.

Both of these dogs have smooth coats that will stay healthy and neat with regular brushing and occasional baths. A Frenchie Shepherd may shed more if the puppy takes after the GSD parent. The Frenchie Shepherd may live 7 to 12 years.

Boston Terrier French Bulldog mix

The Frenchton features a cross-breeding of two dogs who look enough alike that they are sometimes confused! Both are very popular pet dogs with friendly, affectionate personalities, which is where this hybrid dog’s true strengths come from.

Unfortunately, both the French Bulldog and the Boston Terrier have the flat face and short muzzle that characterizes brachycephalic dog breeds. They also both have shortened tails that can lead to spinal issues.

The Frenchton is likely to have a short, smooth coat that sheds minimally and a screw tail or nub tail. A Frenchton will probably weigh around 20 to 25 pounds and live 10 to 13 years.

French Bulldog Beagle mix

The Frengle crosses two beloved companion dog breeds, the Beagle and the French Bulldog. Both dogs love people and are keen to participate in interactive play. Both dogs have short, smooth coats that do well with regular brushing and occasional baths. A Frengle may shed more if a puppy takes after the Beagle parent.

Importantly, the Beagle parent contributes the longer muzzle and natural long tail that may minimize health issues in this hybrid breed. Expect your Frengle to weigh less than 30 pounds. The Frengle can live 10 to 15 years.

Yorkshire Terrier French Bulldog mix

The Frorkie is an interesting crossbreed, with one bigger and stockier French Bulldog parent and one petite and dainty Yorkshire Terrier parent. This dog is likely to stay toy-sized even in adulthood, since a typical fully-grown Yorkie weighs just seven pounds!

The Frorkie may have a short, flat coat or a longer, finer coat depending on which parent dog a puppy favors. With the latter, expect more daily brushing and grooming chores but minimal shedding.

The Yorkie has a natural long tail that may minimize spinal issues in your Frorkie. Expect a Frorkie to live 10 to 15 years.

French Bulldog Miniature Poodle mix

The Froodle crosses a French Bulldog with a Poodle, typically a miniature (Poodles are also bred in standard and toy sizes). So the adult size of your Froodle is likely to range from 15 to 20 pounds.

The Poodle has a non-shedding coat that some (not quite accurately) term “hypoallergenic.” However, this curly coat does need daily brushing to repel tangles and mats. For your Froodle pup, you can expect minimal shedding but daily brushes.

The Froodle will inherit both parent dogs’ friendly, loyal and affectionate temperament towards “their” people. Both dogs like to play and need this enrichment to stay happy and healthy. Poodles contribute the longer, healthier muzzle shape and natural tail that can ease health issues caused by the Frenchie’s brachycephaly and screw tail. Overall, expect your Froodle to live 10 to 18 years.

Pug French Bulldog mix

The Frug pairs a lovable Pug with the equally lovable Frenchie. Your Frug inherits affectionate, loving and playful personalities from both parent dogs as well as a naturally short, smooth coat that is easy to maintain with regular brushing and occasional baths.

Unfortunately, both the Pug and the French Bulldog have the flat-faced brachycephalic muzzle type, which can mean chronic health issues. Both dogs also have the screw tail that can lead to nerve and spinal concerns. And both dogs can contract genetic joint issues.

Your Frug has a typical life expectancy of 10 to 15 years.

French Bulldog Miniature Pinscher mix

The Frincher combines two purebred dog breeds with quite a different appearance. The toy-size miniature Pinscher has a slight yet tall body and long legs, while the larger Frenchie has short legs and a stockier frame. Expect your Frincher to weigh 8 to 15 pounds.

Each parent dog has a lively, friendly, people-oriented personality. This dog really needs a lot of time with “their” people to stay healthy and happy.

While the miniature Pinscher often appears to have a short tail or nub, this is due to the procedure of tail docking. These dogs naturally have long thin tails. Miniature Pinschers also contribute a longer muzzle type that may help balance brachycephaly concerns in the Frenchie parent.

Both dogs have short, neat coats that are easy to maintain and do not shed too much.

Chihuahua French Bulldog mix

The French Bullhuahua is a puppy with one French Bulldog parent and one Chihuahua parent. This is likely to be quite a small pup, since most adult Chihuahuas weigh six pounds or less.

Chihuahuas may be little, but they rarely seem to realize it. They tend to have the active, alert and sometimes high-strung nature of small terrier-like watch dogs. French Bulldogs are typically more laid-back in their temperament.

Both Chihuahuas and Frenchies have the brachycephalic muzzle type, which means your dog may suffer with known health issues from this conformation. However, Chihuahuas do have long natural tails which may alleviate some of the spinal health issues Frenchies can inherit. Expect your French Bullhuahua to live 10 to 16 years.

French Bulldog Australian Shepherd mix

The Fraussie is a unique hybrid pairing of the short, stocky French Bulldog with the larger, leaner Australian Shepherd. Expect this dog to weigh 30 to 45 pounds in adulthood.

The Australian Shepherd has a longer muzzle and long natural tail, which may help reduce some of the brachycephalic health issues present in Frenchies. However, Aussies have long, double-layer coats that can shed quite a bit seasonally and require daily brushing to stay tangle-free.

So you may be looking at more grooming duties with this hybrid. Aussies are also true working dogs, so expect a more active dog with a Fraussie. Expect your Fraussie to live 10 to 15 years.

Labrador French Bulldog mix

The French Bullabrador combines the traits of the Labrador Retriever and the French Bulldog, two of the most popular pet dogs in the world. This is likely to be a bigger pup, weighing 30 to 45 pounds.

Labradors have a longer tail and muzzle that can counteract the short, flat faces of Frenchies. But Labradors will also contribute a thicker coat that sheds a great deal more, and a higher energy level. Expect your French Bullabrador to live 10 to 12 years.

French Bulldog Mix Weight

Standard French Bulldogs typically weigh less than 30 pounds. Miniature French Bulldogs are too new to have a standardized weight range as of yet, but typically weigh less than 20 pounds. A French Bulldog mix will vary in size depending on what breed they are combined with. They could range in weight from 15 – 50lbs!

Are French Bulldog Mixes Friendly?

Frenchies are very friendly, outgoing dogs. They have loyal and affectionate personalities. The French Bulldog mix’s personality will depend on how they are raised, socialization and the temperament of the other parent breed. However, it is likely that your dog will be loving and need lots of your time and attention.

French Bulldog Mix Health

There is no guarantee that a French Bulldog mix will be healthier than their Frenchie parent. And sadly French Bulldogs have a lot of health problems due to their unusual structure. Your best bet at a healthy French Bulldog mix is to pick one that is combined with a long faced, long legged breed.

These dogs now have some serious health issues that likely cannot be corrected from within the existing purebred gene pool! French Bulldogs are brachycephalic, which means “flat-faced” or “short muzzled.”

These dogs’ squished-in faces can cause excessive eye tearing, trouble breathing and chewing, overheating, dental disease and gastrointestinal issues.

French Bulldogs have short, curly tails called “screw tails.” These tails actually arise from a genetic mutation called hemivertebrae which can lead to a spinal deformity such as scoliosis.

French Bulldogs can experience joint problems due to their unusual builds. These short, stocky dogs have very big heads and broad chests with narrow hips. Sometimes French Bulldog females have trouble with natural birth for this same reason. Hip and elbow dysplasia, joint troubles, and degenerative spinal disease can also occur.

Is A French Bulldog Mix Right For Me?

A French Bulldog mix can be a good way of getting that cute Frenchie personality in a more healthy body. But there are no guarantees. Your best chance is by choosing a French Bulldog mixed with a breed with a healthy, wolf-like structure.

We hope you have found this article useful and informative as you consider whether to open your home to a French Bulldog mix!

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Meet The French Bulldog Mixes

• French Bulldog Pug mix
• German Shepherd French Bulldog mix
• French Bulldog Boston Terrier mix
• Beagle French Bulldog mix

Learn More About French Bulldogs

• French Bulldog Guide
• Food and feeding
• French Bulldog colors
• Long haired French Bulldogs
• Do French Bulldogs Have Tails?

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