Which is Better between the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun? A Very Detailed Review.

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French Bulldog Versus Stabyhoun: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun 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 Stabyhoun. 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 Stabyhoun.

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 Stabyhoun

French Bulldog versus Stabyhoun: Overview

A very important difference between the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The French Bulldog is a small-sized dog while the Stabyhoun 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 Stabyhoun 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 Stabyhoun: Comparison Table

The table below compares the French Bulldog to the Stabyhoun 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 Stabyhoun
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder 19 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 11 to 14 years 13 to 14 years
Weight 16 to 28 pounds 45 to 50 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 2/5
General Health 2/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
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 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $4610 No Data
Price Range $3100 – $5000 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune Thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Annual recertification recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia
    		•  No Data

    *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 Stabyhoun. 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 Stabyhoun is 85 out of 125.

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun

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

  • French Bulldogs have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Stabyhouns are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • French Bulldogs adapt well to apartment living. However, Stabyhouns do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun

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

  • Both the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun 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 Stabyhoun get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun are very easy to train.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the French Bulldog and the Stabyhoun are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of French Bulldog versus Stabyhoun

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

    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, Stabyhouns weigh 45 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Stabyhouns are 19 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Tolerates Being Alone: French Bulldog versus Stabyhoun

    French Bulldogs do not like to be left alone.

    Stabyhouns can be left alone only for a short time.

    Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Stabyhouns Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Stabyhouns cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which one drools more, the French Bulldog or the Stabyhoun

    French Bulldogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Stabyhouns do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Can French Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Stabyhouns Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    Stabyhouns cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Does the French Bulldog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Stabyhoun?

    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.

    Stabyhouns 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.

    Wanderlust Potential: French Bulldog vs. Stabyhoun

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

    Stabyhouns have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Do French Bulldogs shed more than Stabyhouns?

    French Bulldogs shed moderately.

    Stabyhouns shed moderately.

    Do French Bulldogs Bark and Howl? What about Stabyhouns?

    French Bulldogs bark and howl, but not very much.

    Stabyhouns bark and howl, but not very much.

    How Kid-friendly are French Bulldogs and Stabyhouns?

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

    Stabyhouns get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    French Bulldogs get along very well with other dogs.

    Stabyhouns get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the French Bulldog Easier to Train than the Stabyhoun?

    French Bulldogs are very easy to train.

    Stabyhouns are very easy to train.

    Is the French Bulldog Better for Apartment Owners than the Stabyhoun?

    French Bulldogs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Stabyhouns do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    French Bulldogs are very good for new dog owners.

    Stabyhouns are OK for new dog owners.

    Are French Bulldogs good family dogs? What about Stabyhouns?

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

    Stabyhouns are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the French Bulldog or the Stabyhoun?

    French Bulldogs are very easy to groom.

    Stabyhouns are moderately 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 Stabyhoun vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Beaglier (74 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the Stabyhoun vs Beaglier.
  • Chihuahua (74 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the Stabyhoun vs Chihuahua.
  • Pug (83 percent match with French Bulldog). Here is our comparison of the Stabyhoun vs Pug.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Stabyhoun

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

  • Cardigan Welsh Corgi (77 percent match with Stabyhoun). Here is our comparison of the French Bulldog vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi.
  • Cockalier (77 percent match with Stabyhoun). Here is our comparison of the French Bulldog vs Cockalier.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    French Bulldog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    French Bulldog versus Miniature Pinscher     French Bulldog versus Cockalier     French Bulldog versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     French Bulldog versus Tibetan Terrier     French Bulldog versus Mal Shi     French Bulldog versus Belgian Tervuren     French Bulldog versus Lowchen     French Bulldog versus Papillon     French Bulldog versus Goldador     French Bulldog versus Tibetan Terrier     

    Stabyhoun Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Stabyhoun versus Boxerdoodle     Stabyhoun versus Shih Tzu     Stabyhoun versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Stabyhoun versus Standard Schnauzer     Stabyhoun versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Stabyhoun versus Australian Cattle Dog     Stabyhoun versus Aussiedoodle     Stabyhoun versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Stabyhoun versus Australian Shepherd     Stabyhoun versus Mountain Cur     

    Conclusion: French Bulldog versus Stabyhoun. 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 Stabyhoun better suits you and your family.