How long does a French Bulldog Bichon Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the French Bulldog (10–12 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).

Is a French Bulldog Bichon Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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French Bulldog Bichon Mix

A French Bulldog Bichon mix is a cross between a French Bulldog and a Bichon Frise. Most grow into small dogs of 14–23 lb and live 12–14 years.

French Bulldog, a purebred dog — French BulldogPhoto: Frosya a, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Bichon Frise, a purebred dog — Bichon FrisePhoto: Heike Andres, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight14–23 lbcan be 12–28 lb

Height10–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a French Bulldog Bichon Mix get?

French Bulldog16–28 lb

The mix14–23 lb

Bichon Frise12–18 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most French Bulldog Bichon Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 10–12 inches at the shoulder, against 11–13 in for the French Bulldog and 9.5–11.5 in for the Bichon Frise.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to high

Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate

The French Bulldog rates moderate and the Bichon Frise moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The French Bulldog is usually described as adaptable, playful, smart. The Bichon Frise as playful, curious, peppy. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

French Bulldog vs Bichon vs the mix

Trait	French Bulldog	French Bulldog Bichon Mix	Bichon Frise
Weight	16–28 lb	14–23 lb	12–18 lb
Height	11–13 in	10–12 in	9.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	12–14 yr	14–15 yr
Shedding	high	very low to high	very low
Energy	low	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the French Bulldog Bichon Mix

How big does a French Bulldog Bichon Mix get?: Most grow to 14–23 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–28 pounds.
How long does a French Bulldog Bichon Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the French Bulldog (10–12 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).
Does a French Bulldog Bichon Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a French Bulldog Bichon Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other French Bulldog mixes

Other Bichon mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.