Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chorkie Versus French Bulldog: Introduction
- Chorkie versus French Bulldog: Overview
- Chorkie versus French Bulldog: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the French Bulldog
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus French Bulldog
- Price of Chorkie versus Price of French Bulldog
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus French Bulldog
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can French Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the French Bulldog
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Do Chorkies shed more than French Bulldogs?
- Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the French Bulldog?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. French Bulldog
- How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and French Bulldogs?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the French Bulldog?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the French Bulldog?
- Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the French Bulldog?
- Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about French Bulldogs?
- Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about French Bulldogs?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the French Bulldog
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Chorkie versus French Bulldog. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chorkie Versus French Bulldog: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chorkie 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 Chorkie 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 Chorkie and the French Bulldog.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chorkie 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 Chorkie 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 Chorkie 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 Chorkie or the French Bulldog
Chorkie versus French Bulldog: Overview
A very important difference between the Chorkie and the French Bulldog is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chorkie is a tiny-sized dog while the French Bulldog is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Chorkie 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.
Chorkie versus French Bulldog: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chorkie 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 | Chorkie | French Bulldog |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 11 to 14 years |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 6 to 9 inches | 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 8 to 15 pounds | 16 to 28 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $990 | $4610 |
| Price Range | $550 – $1200 | $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 Chorkie 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 Chorkie is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a French Bulldog is 86 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the French Bulldog is a better pet than the Chorkie. So, you should get the French Bulldog!
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 Chorkie and the French Bulldog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the French Bulldog
The Chorkie and the French Bulldog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chorkie and the French Bulldog are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus French Bulldog
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chorkie and the French Bulldog.
Chorkies weigh 8 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Chorkies are 6 to 9 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 Chorkie versus Price of French Bulldog
The average price of the Chorkie puppy is $990. The price of the Chorkie typically ranges from $550 – $1200. However, the price of a Chorkie can be as low as $200 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 162 Chorkie 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 Chorkie.
| Chorkie | French Bulldog | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $990 | $4610 |
| Price Range | $550 to $1200 | $3100 to $5000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Chorkie and French Bulldog. For different price points, the charts show how many Chorkie puppies or how many French Bulldog puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Chorkies. 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 Chorkie 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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus French Bulldog
Chorkies do not like to be left alone.
French Bulldogs do not like to be left alone.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can French Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
French Bulldogs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the French Bulldog
Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
French Bulldogs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
French Bulldogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Do Chorkies shed more than French Bulldogs?
Chorkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
French Bulldogs shed moderately.
Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the French Bulldog?
Chorkies 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.
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.
Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. French Bulldog
Chorkies 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.
How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and French Bulldogs?
Chorkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
French Bulldogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the French Bulldog?
Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.
French Bulldogs get along very well with other dogs.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the French Bulldog?
Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.
French Bulldogs are very easy to groom.
Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the French Bulldog?
Chorkies are fairly easy to train.
French Bulldogs are very easy to train.
Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about French Bulldogs?
Chorkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
French Bulldogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about French Bulldogs?
Chorkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
French Bulldogs bark and howl, but not very much.
Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the French Bulldog?
Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.
French Bulldogs adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chorkie or the French Bulldog?
Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.
French Bulldogs are very good for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chorkie 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 Chorkie:
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 Chorkie and how the French Bulldog compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chorkie and of the French Bulldog to other breeds:
Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chorkie versus Australian Cattle Dog Chorkie versus Flat-Coated Retriever Chorkie versus Lhasa Apso Chorkie versus Saluki Chorkie versus Chihuahua Chorkie versus Australian Cattle Dog Chorkie versus American Staffordshire Terrier Chorkie versus German Pinscher Chorkie versus Havanese Chorkie versus English Setter
French Bulldog Versus Other Dog Breeds
French Bulldog versus Morkie French Bulldog versus Sealyham Terrier French Bulldog versus Norwegian Buhund French Bulldog versus Black Russian Terrier French Bulldog versus Bull Terrier French Bulldog versus Tibetan Spaniel French Bulldog versus Affenpinscher French Bulldog versus Bearded Collie French Bulldog versus Pomeranian French Bulldog versus Pomeranian
Conclusion: Chorkie 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 Chorkie and the French Bulldog better suits you and your family.