Which lives longer, the French Bulldog or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has the longer median lifespan: French Bulldog 9.8 years versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier 12.0 years (McMillan 2024).

Which is healthier, the French Bulldog or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?

On the Breed Health Score the French Bulldog scores 38/100 and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier scores 67/100. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier scores higher.

French Bulldog vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The French Bulldog has a median lifespan of 9.8 years and a Breed Health Score of 38/100 (grade D); the Staffordshire Bull Terrier lives a median of 12.0 years with a score of 67/100 (grade B). On the overall index the Staffordshire Bull Terrier scores higher. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has the longer median lifespan.

French Bulldog

38grade D

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

67grade B

Median lifespan

9.8 yr

12.0 yr

Size

small · 8-14 kg

medium · 11-17 kg

Flat-faced

Yes

Longevity

Conformation

100

Hereditary burden

Health Score

38D

67B

Conditions

BOAS IVDD Skin fold dermatitis Cherry eye Hemivertebrae

Hereditary cataracts L-2-HGA Atopic dermatitis Mast cell tumours Hip dysplasia

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How to read this. The Breed Health Score combines longevity (65%), conformation (20%) and hereditary burden (15%); see the methodology. Median lifespan is from McMillan, K.M. et al. (2024) "Longevity of companion dog breeds", Scientific Reports (584,734 UK dogs). Data CC-BY 4.0. These are independent estimates for comparing breeds, not veterinary advice. Build your own with the interactive compare tool.