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French Bulldog Pug Mix

A French Bulldog Pug mix is a cross between a French Bulldog and a Pug. Most grow into small dogs of 15–23 lb and live 12–14 years.

French Bulldog, a purebred dog
French BulldogPhoto: Frosya a, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Pug, a purebred dog
PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

Weight15–23 lbcan be 14–28 lb
Height10–13 inat the shoulder
Lifespan12–14 years
SizeSmall

How big does a French Bulldog Pug Mix get?

French Bulldog16–28 lb
The mix15–23 lb
Pug14–18 lb

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

Height runs 10–13 inches at the shoulder, against 11–13 in for the French Bulldog and 10–13 in for the Pug.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding
High

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy
Moderate

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

Trainability
Moderate

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

Grooming
Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The French Bulldog is usually described as adaptable, playful, smart. The Pug as charming, mischievous, loving. 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 Pug vs the mix

TraitFrench BulldogFrench Bulldog Pug MixPug
Weight16–28 lb15–23 lb14–18 lb
Height11–13 in10–13 in10–13 in
Lifespan10–12 yr12–14 yr13–15 yr
Sheddinghighhighhigh
Energylowmoderatemoderate
GroupNon-SportingmixedToy

Questions about the French Bulldog Pug Mix

How big does a French Bulldog Pug Mix get?
Most grow to 15–23 pounds and 10–13 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–28 pounds.
How long does a French Bulldog Pug Mix live?
A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the French Bulldog (10–12 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a French Bulldog Pug Mix shed?
Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a French Bulldog Pug 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 Pug mixes

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