How long does a Pit Bull French Bulldog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the French Bulldog (10–12 years).

Is a Pit Bull French Bulldog 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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Pit Bull French Bulldog Mix

A Pit Bull French Bulldog mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a French Bulldog. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 11–14 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, source

French Bulldog, a purebred dog — French BulldogPhoto: Frosya a, 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.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 16–70 lb

Height14–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Pit Bull French Bulldog Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix30–50 lb

French Bulldog16–28 lb

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

Height runs 14–16 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 11–13 in for the French Bulldog.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to 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 Pit Bull rates moderate and the French Bulldog moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low

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

Temperament

The Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. The French Bulldog as adaptable, playful, smart. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Pit Bull vs French Bulldog vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull French Bulldog Mix	French Bulldog
Weight	40–70 lb	30–50 lb	16–28 lb
Height	17–19 in	14–16 in	11–13 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate	low
Group	Terrier	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Pit Bull French Bulldog Mix

How big does a Pit Bull French Bulldog Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 14–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 16–70 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull French Bulldog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the French Bulldog (10–12 years).
Does a Pit Bull French Bulldog Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Pit Bull French Bulldog 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.