Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Cavachon Versus French Bulldog: Introduction
- Cavachon versus French Bulldog: Overview
- Cavachon versus French Bulldog: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cavachon and the French Bulldog
- The Similarities Between the Cavachon and the French Bulldog
- Size (Weight and Height) of Cavachon versus French Bulldog
- Price of Cavachon versus Price of French Bulldog
- Adopting the Cavachon versus Adopting the French Bulldog
- Tolerates Being Alone: Cavachon versus French Bulldog
- Which one drools more, the Cavachon or the French Bulldog
- Do Cavachons shed more than French Bulldogs?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Cavachon or the French Bulldog?
- Wanderlust Potential: Cavachon vs. French Bulldog
- Can Cavachons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can French Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Cavachons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Do Cavachons Bark and Howl? What about French Bulldogs?
- Is the Cavachon Easier to Train than the French Bulldog?
- Does the Cavachon Have a Higher Prey Drive than the French Bulldog?
- Are Cavachons good family dogs? What about French Bulldogs?
- How Kid-friendly are Cavachons and French Bulldogs?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cavachon or the French Bulldog?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cavachon
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the French Bulldog
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Cavachon versus French Bulldog. Which One is a Better Pet?
Cavachon Versus French Bulldog: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cavachon and the French Bulldog? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Cavachon and the French Bulldog better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Cavachon and the French Bulldog.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cavachon and the French Bulldog is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Cavachon and for the French Bulldog. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Cavachon and the French Bulldog.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Cavachon or the French Bulldog
Cavachon versus French Bulldog: Overview
Both the Cavachon and the French Bulldog are similar in size. The Cavachon and the French Bulldog are both small-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Cavachon belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
On the other hand, the French Bulldog belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Cavachon versus French Bulldog: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Cavachon to the French Bulldog based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
| Factor | Cavachon | French Bulldog |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 15 years | 11 to 14 years |
| Height | 12 to 13 inches | 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 15 to 35 pounds | 16 to 28 pounds |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 12.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $2070 | $4610 |
| Price Range | $1699 – $2500 | $3100 – $5000 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Cavachon in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the French Bulldog. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Cavachon is 87 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a French Bulldog is 86 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cavachon is a better pet than the French Bulldog. So, you should get the Cavachon!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Cavachon and the French Bulldog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cavachon and the French Bulldog
Below is a list of where the Cavachon and the French Bulldog are most different:
The Similarities Between the Cavachon and the French Bulldog
The Cavachon and the French Bulldog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cavachon and the French Bulldog are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Cavachon versus French Bulldog
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cavachon and the French Bulldog.
Cavachons weigh 15 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Cavachons are 12 to 13 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, French Bulldogs weigh 16 to 28 pounds when fully grown. French Bulldogs are 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Cavachon versus Price of French Bulldog
The average price of the Cavachon puppy is $2070. The price of the Cavachon typically ranges from $1699 – $2500. However, the price of a Cavachon can be as low as $475 and as high as $4200. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 416 Cavachon puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the French Bulldog puppy is $4610. The price of the French Bulldog typically ranges from $3100 – $5000. However, the price of a French Bulldog can be as low as $123 and as high as $40000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 2308 French Bulldog puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The French Bulldog is more expensive than the Cavachon.
| Cavachon | French Bulldog | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2070 | $4610 |
| Price Range | $1699 to $2500 | $3100 to $5000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Cavachon and French Bulldog. For different price points, the charts show how many Cavachon puppies or how many French Bulldog puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Cavachons. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of French Bulldogs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Cavachon puppy or the French Bulldog puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Cavachon versus Adopting the French Bulldog
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Cavachons and many French Bulldogs are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Cavachon named Riley that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Cavachons like Riley on pefinder.com.
Also, like Cavachons, French Bulldogs are also available for adoption. For example, Floyd is a Male French Bulldog that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more French Bulldogs like Floyd that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Also Moose Of Windemere – I Want To Be The One And Only, an adorable Male French Bulldog on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Cavachons and French Bulldogs that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Cavachon versus French Bulldog
Cavachons do not like to be left alone.
French Bulldogs do not like to be left alone.
Which one drools more, the Cavachon or the French Bulldog
Cavachons do have a very low tendency to drool.
French Bulldogs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Do Cavachons shed more than French Bulldogs?
Cavachons do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
French Bulldogs shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Cavachon or the French Bulldog?
Cavachons require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
French Bulldogs are very easy to groom.
Wanderlust Potential: Cavachon vs. French Bulldog
Cavachons do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
French Bulldogs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Cavachons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can French Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Cavachons can moderately tolerate cold weather.
French Bulldogs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Can Cavachons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Cavachons can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
French Bulldogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Do Cavachons Bark and Howl? What about French Bulldogs?
Cavachons bark and howl, but not very much.
French Bulldogs bark and howl, but not very much.
Is the Cavachon Easier to Train than the French Bulldog?
Cavachons are very easy to train.
French Bulldogs are very easy to train.
Does the Cavachon Have a Higher Prey Drive than the French Bulldog?
Cavachons have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
French Bulldogs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Is the Cavachon Better for Apartment Owners than the French Bulldog?
Cavachons adapt very well to apartment living.
French Bulldogs adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cavachon or the French Bulldog?
Cavachons are very good for new dog owners.
French Bulldogs are very good for new dog owners.
Are Cavachons good family dogs? What about French Bulldogs?
Cavachons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
French Bulldogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Cavachons and French Bulldogs?
Cavachons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
French Bulldogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cavachon or the French Bulldog?
Cavachons get along very well with other dogs.
French Bulldogs get along very well with other dogs.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cavachon
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cavachon that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Cavachon:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the French Bulldog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the French Bulldog that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the French Bulldog:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Cavachon and how the French Bulldog compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cavachon and of the French Bulldog to other breeds:
Cavachon Versus Other Dog Breeds
Cavachon versus Portuguese Water Dog Cavachon versus Bull Terrier Cavachon versus Irish Water Spaniel Cavachon versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Cavachon versus Chinese Shar-Pei Cavachon versus Bluetick Coonhound Cavachon versus Akbash Cavachon versus Goldador Cavachon versus Puli Cavachon versus Skye Terrier
French Bulldog Versus Other Dog Breeds
French Bulldog versus Catahoula Bulldog French Bulldog versus Pomchi French Bulldog versus Bullmastiff French Bulldog versus Giant Schnauzer French Bulldog versus Vizsla French Bulldog versus Scottish Deerhound French Bulldog versus Schnoodle French Bulldog versus Shihpoo French Bulldog versus Harrier French Bulldog versus Scottish Deerhound
Conclusion: Cavachon versus French Bulldog. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Cavachon and the French Bulldog better suits you and your family.