French Bulldog has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Otterhound has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Affectionate
Alert
Bright
Keen
Patient
Playful
Athletic
Easygoing
Lively

Amiable
Outright
Tempered
Boisterous

French Bulldogs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Otterhounds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

French Bulldogs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Otterhounds aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

France

England

Mastiff, Molossian

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American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

American Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
Canadian Kennel Club
Continental Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

1800s

1300s

Non Sporting (AKC:1898)
Companion (UKC)

Hound (AKC:1909)
Scenthound (UKC)

Blue
Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Fawn
Cream
Black
White

Cream
Brown
Black
White
Fawn
Blue
Gray

French Bulldogs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Otterhounds have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

French Bulldogs are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Otterhounds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the French Bulldog breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Otterhounds are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Ear Infections
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Hip Dysplasia
Hemivertebrae
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome

Hip Dysplasia
Congenital Heart Defect

Distichiasis
Cherry Eye
Pulmonic Stenosis
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis

Elbow Dysplasia
Thrombopathia

Cardiac
Eye
Spine
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Hip
Elbow
Blood
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

French Bulldogs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Otterhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

French Bulldog has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Otterhound has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

French Bulldogs need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Otterhounds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

French Bulldogs have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Otterhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

French Bulldogs are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Otterhounds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

While French Bulldog dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Otterhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Jumping, Sleep, Walking, Walk, Fetch, Running, Ball, Belly rubs, Playing, Petting, Sniffing, Sniffing around, Laying down, Treats, Tricks, Cuddling, Eating grass, Walk, fetch, Chasing toys, Play keep away, Sitting, Eating Snacks, Nap, Socializing, Sleeping, Dog Parks, Play, Meeting people, Chase, Tug-of-war

Fishing, Go to Beach, Swim

French Bulldogs are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. French Bulldog dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Otterhounds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For French Bulldog, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Otterhound, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most French Bulldogs usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Otterhounds usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The French Bulldog has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Otterhounds require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 17-28 pound (8 - 13 kg) French Bulldog feed 1.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 90-110 pound (41 - 50 kg) Otterhound feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a French Bulldog is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of an Otterhound is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a French Bulldog is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Otterhound is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

French Bulldog has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Otterhounds are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

French Bulldogs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Otterhounds are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

French Bulldogs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Otterhound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

French Bulldogs are not the best choice for families with kids.

Otterhounds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

French Bulldogs are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Otterhounds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

French Bulldogs are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Otterhounds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

French Bulldogs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Otterhounds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

French Bulldogs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Otterhounds are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

French Bulldogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Otterhounds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.