Active
Protective
Trainable
Keen
Sweet
Tempered

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Patient
Lively
Keen
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright
Clever

Choose a Bull Terrier if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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

England

United States

Bulldog, Old English Terrier

Miniature Pinscher, French Bulldog

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
United Kennel Club

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
White
Pied
Brindle
Red

Brindle
Brown
Red
Black
White

Bull Terriers have short coats.

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

A Bull Terrier can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A French Pin can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Bull Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

The Bull Terrier breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Deafness (Whites)
Kidney Problems
Mitral Valve Disease
Lethal Acrodermatitis

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Entropion
Ectropion
Demodectic Mange
Eye Disease
Laryngeal Paralysis

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Cardiac
Eye
Blood Test
Hearing (Whites)
Up:Uc Ratio For Kidney Function
Skin Scraping

Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Fecal Examination
Biopsy
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Endocardiogram
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)
Dermatopathology

Bull Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Bull Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

French Pins need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Bull Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Bull Terrier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Bull Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

French Pins 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 Bull Terrier, it's at least 8 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 French Pin, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bull Terriers usually need at least 60 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 French Pins 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 Bull Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Bull Terrier feed 2.5 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 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) French Pin feed 1 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 Bull Terrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a French Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bull Terrier 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.

The average per month expenses of a French Pin 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.

Bull Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

The Bull Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

French Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Bull Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

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

French Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

French Pins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

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