Breed Comparison: French Bulldog Versus Golden Retriever

French Bulldog versus Golden Retriever

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French Bulldog Versus Golden Retriever: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever? 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 French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever 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 French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever 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 French Bulldog and for the Golden Retriever. 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 French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the French Bulldog or the Golden Retriever

French Bulldog versus Golden Retriever

French Bulldog versus Golden Retriever: Overview

A very important difference between the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The French Bulldog is a small-sized dog while the Golden Retriever is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Golden Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

French Bulldog versus Golden Retriever: Comparison Table

The table below compares the French Bulldog to the Golden Retriever 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 French Bulldog Golden Retriever
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 2/5
Height 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder 21 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 11 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Weight 16 to 28 pounds 55 to 75 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 3/5
General Health 2/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 1/5
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 1/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 1/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $4610 $1870
Price Range $3100 – $5000 $1500 – $2200
Temperament Score 96.2 percent 85.6 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune Thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Annual recertification recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination (evaluations annually for the dog`s lifetime)
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 5 3
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 58 4

    *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 French Bulldog 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 Golden Retriever. 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 French Bulldog is 86 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Golden Retriever is 73 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the French Bulldog is a better pet than the Golden Retriever. 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 French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    French Bulldog versus Golden Retriever

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever

    Below is a list of where the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever are most different:

  • French Bulldogs do not have the tendency to drool. However, Golden Retrievers have a very high tendency to drool.
  • French Bulldogs have low exercise needs. However, Golden Retrievers require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • French Bulldogs adapt well to apartment living. However, Golden Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • French Bulldogs are very easy to groom. However, Golden Retrievers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • The Similarities Between the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever

    The French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever are most similar:

  • Both the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever are very easy to train.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of French Bulldog versus Golden Retriever

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever.

    French Bulldogs weigh 16 to 28 pounds when fully grown. French Bulldogs are 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Golden Retrievers weigh 55 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Golden Retrievers are 21 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Temperament of the Golden Retriever Versus the French Bulldog

    The French Bulldog has a better temperament than the Golden Retriever.

    This is because the temperament score for the French Bulldog is 96.2 percent while the temperament score for the Golden Retriever is 85.6 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and they are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 96.2 percent, the French Bulldog has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 85.6 percent, the Golden Retriever has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever by measuring the temperaments of 52 French Bulldogs and 813 Golden Retrievers.

    Price of French Bulldog versus Price of Golden Retriever

    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 reviewing the prices of 2308 French Bulldog puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Golden Retriever puppy is $1870. The price of the Golden Retriever typically ranges from $1500 – $2200. However, the price of a Golden Retriever can be as low as $100 and as high as $6500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 2668 Golden Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The French Bulldog is more expensive than the Golden Retriever.

    French Bulldog Golden Retriever
    Average Price $4610 $1870
    Price Range $3100 to $5000 $1500 to $2200

    The charts below show the price distribution for the French Bulldog and Golden Retriever. For different price points, the charts show how many French Bulldog puppies or how many Golden Retriever puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of French Bulldogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of French Bulldogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Golden Retrievers

    A breakdown of the prices of Golden Retrievers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the French Bulldog puppy or the Golden Retriever 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.

    French Bulldog versus Golden Retriever

    Adopting the French Bulldog versus Adopting the Golden Retriever

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many French Bulldogs and many Golden Retrievers 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 French Bulldog named Knox that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable French Bulldogs like Knox on pefinder.com.

    Also, like French Bulldogs, Golden Retrievers are also available for adoption. For example, Kobe *Local* is a Male Golden Retriever that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Golden Retrievers like Kobe *Local* that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Rafiki is the name of another French Bulldog (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also Care Bear, an adorable Male Golden Retriever on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    French Bulldogs and Golden Retrievers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more French Bulldogs and Golden Retrievers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the French Bulldog versus the Intelligence of the Golden Retriever

    French Bulldog Golden Retriever
    Intelligence Rank 58 out of 130 dog breeds 4 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! Tend To Learn New Commands After Fewer Than 5 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the French Bulldog has an obedience intelligence rank of 58 out of 130 dog breeds. The French Bulldog belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that French Bulldogs tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Golden Retriever has an obedience intelligence rank of 4 out of 130 dog breeds. The Golden Retriever belongs to the `Brightest Dogs` category. This means that Golden Retrievers tend to learn new commands after fewer than 5 repetitions.

    The Golden Retriever is more intelligent than the French Bulldog.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    French Bulldog versus Golden Retriever

    The Popularity of French Bulldog versus Popularity of Golden Retriever

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Golden Retriever is more popular with dog owners than the French Bulldog. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Golden Retriever is 3 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the French Bulldog is 5 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of French Bulldog

    Popularity of French Bulldog

    Popularity of Golden Retriever

    Popularity of Golden Retriever

    Year French Bulldog Popularity Rank Golden Retriever Popularity Rank
    2013 11 3
    2014 9 3
    2015 6 3
    2016 6 3
    2017 4 3
    2018 4 3
    2019 4 3
    2020 2 4

    Health Problems of French Bulldog versus Health Problems of Golden Retriever

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.

    Both the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the French Bulldog is prone to more genetic health problems than the Golden Retriever.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the French Bulldog than for the Golden Retriever.

    7 health tests are recommended for French Bulldog while 4 tests are recommended for the Golden Retriever.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in French Bulldogs and in Golden Retrievers.

    French Bulldog Health Problems

    French Bulldogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing French Bulldog puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a French Bulldog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your French Bulldog breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen French Bulldogs for:

  • Autoimmune Thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Annual recertification recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for French Bulldogs here.

    Golden Retriever Health Problems

    Golden Retrievers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Golden Retriever puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Golden Retriever puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Golden Retriever breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Golden Retrievers for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination (evaluations annually for the dog`s lifetime)
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Golden Retrievers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in French Bulldogs and Golden Retrievers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the French Bulldog Breed is Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems.

    This is because the French Bulldog ranks 1 out of 5 dog breeds for Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 55 French Bulldogs, 33 of them had Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in French Bulldogs, and how common these diseases are in French Bulldogs relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems: Rank 1 out of 5 Dog Breeds
  • Cystinuria problems: Rank 2 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia problems: Rank 3 out of 4 Dog Breeds
  • Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems: Rank 4 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 9 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 15 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 16 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 22 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 25 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 34 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 63 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 77 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 107 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Golden Retriever Breed is Ichthyosis problems.

    This is because the Golden Retriever ranks 1 out of 1 dog breeds for Ichthyosis problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1770 Golden Retrievers, 33 of them had Ichthyosis problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Golden Retrievers, and how common these diseases are in Golden Retrievers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Ichthyosis problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Shoulder problems: Rank 11 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 17 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 33 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 36 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 39 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 40 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 45 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 56 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 56 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 58 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 112 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in French Bulldog and in Golden Retriever and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever:

    Disease French Bulldog Rank Golden Retriever Rank
    Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems 1 out of 5 dog breeds Not Common
    Cystinuria problems 2 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Tracheal Hypoplasia problems 3 out of 4 dog breeds Not Common
    Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems 4 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 9 out of 49 dog breeds 39 out of 49 dog breeds
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems 15 out of 40 dog breeds Not Common
    Baer Hearing Test problems 16 out of 21 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 22 out of 198 dog breeds 45 out of 198 dog breeds
    Patella problems 25 out of 145 dog breeds 112 out of 145 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 34 out of 70 dog breeds 56 out of 70 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 63 out of 144 dog breeds 36 out of 144 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 77 out of 182 dog breeds 58 out of 182 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 107 out of 115 dog breeds 33 out of 115 dog breeds
    Ichthyosis problems Not Common 1 out of 1 dog breeds
    Shoulder problems Not Common 11 out of 22 dog breeds
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems Not Common 17 out of 32 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems Not Common 40 out of 71 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems Not Common 56 out of 159 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: French Bulldog versus Golden Retriever

    French Bulldogs do not like to be left alone.

    Golden Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Golden Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    French Bulldogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Golden Retrievers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which one drools more, the French Bulldog or the Golden Retriever

    French Bulldogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Golden Retrievers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Golden Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    French Bulldogs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Golden Retrievers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Does the French Bulldog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Golden Retriever?

    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.

    Golden Retrievers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Wanderlust Potential: French Bulldog vs. Golden Retriever

    French Bulldogs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Golden Retrievers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Do French Bulldogs shed more than Golden Retrievers?

    French Bulldogs shed moderately.

    Golden Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Do French Bulldogs Bark and Howl? What about Golden Retrievers?

    French Bulldogs bark and howl, but not very much.

    Golden Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

    How Kid-friendly are French Bulldogs and Golden Retrievers?

    French Bulldogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Golden Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the French Bulldog or the Golden Retriever?

    French Bulldogs get along very well with other dogs.

    Golden Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the French Bulldog Easier to Train than the Golden Retriever?

    French Bulldogs are very easy to train.

    Golden Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Is the French Bulldog Better for Apartment Owners than the Golden Retriever?

    French Bulldogs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Golden Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the French Bulldog or the Golden Retriever?

    French Bulldogs are very good for new dog owners.

    Golden Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.

    Are French Bulldogs good family dogs? What about Golden Retrievers?

    French Bulldogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Golden Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the French Bulldog or the Golden Retriever?

    French Bulldogs are very easy to groom.

    Golden Retrievers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    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:

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (75 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the Golden Retriever vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Beaglier (74 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the Golden Retriever vs Beaglier.
  • Chihuahua (74 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the Golden Retriever vs Chihuahua.
  • Pug (83 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the Golden Retriever vs Pug.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Golden Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever:

  • Aussiedoodle (74 percent match with Golden Retriever). Here is our comparison of the French Bulldog vs Aussiedoodle.
  • Irish Setter (72 percent match with Golden Retriever). Here is our comparison of the French Bulldog vs Irish Setter.
  • Labrador Retriever (75 percent match with Golden Retriever). Here is our comparison of the French Bulldog vs Labrador Retriever.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the French Bulldog and how the Golden Retriever compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the French Bulldog and of the Golden Retriever to other breeds:

    French Bulldog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    French Bulldog versus Plott     French Bulldog versus Toy Fox Terrier     French Bulldog versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     French Bulldog versus Bedlington Terrier     French Bulldog versus Labradoodle     French Bulldog versus Frenchton     French Bulldog versus English Toy Spaniel     French Bulldog versus Giant Schnauzer     French Bulldog versus Braque du Bourbonnais     French Bulldog versus Border Collie     

    Golden Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Golden Retriever versus Schipperke     Golden Retriever versus Pomsky     Golden Retriever versus Rottweiler     Golden Retriever versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Golden Retriever versus Xoloitzcuintli     Golden Retriever versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Golden Retriever versus Chihuahua     Golden Retriever versus Pharaoh Hound     Golden Retriever versus Cavachon     Golden Retriever versus Alaskan Klee Kai     

    Conclusion: French Bulldog versus Golden Retriever. 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 French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever better suits you and your family.