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How tall is a French Bulldog?

A French Bulldog stands 11 to 13 in (28 to 33 cm) at the shoulder, according to the American Kennel Club.

Side by side with a Basset Hound, a Miniature Schnauzer and a Pug

French Bulldog: 13 in at the shoulder; the average US man’s head is 4 ft 8 in above it. Tallest to shortest in this lineup.French Bulldog: 1 ft 1 in (33 cm), measured at the shoulder. Average US man: 5 ft 9 in (175.1 cm). French Bulldog: 13 in at the shoulder; the average US man’s head is 4 ft 8 in above it. Average 7-year-old: 4 ft 0 in (122 cm). French Bulldog: 13 in at the shoulder; the average 7-year-old’s head is 2 ft 11 in above it.French Bulldog: 13 in at the shoulder; the average US man’s head is 4 ft 8 in above it. Tallest to shortest in this lineup.French Bulldog: 1 ft 1 in (33 cm), measured at the shoulder. Average US man: 5 ft 9 in (175.1 cm). French Bulldog: 13 in at the shoulder; the average US man’s head is 4 ft 8 in above it. Average 7-year-old: 4 ft 0 in (122 cm). French Bulldog: 13 in at the shoulder; the average 7-year-old’s head is 2 ft 11 in above it.

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What a French Bulldog’s height measures

The American Kennel Club measures height at the withers, the top of the shoulders. Its standard gives one range for the breed, 11 to 13 inches. The drawing uses the top of the range.

Ranked by the tallest height its standard names (13 in), the French Bulldog is the joint 45th smallest of the 297 dog breeds on this site. See the smallest dog breeds ranked.

Drawn at the same 13 in: Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, Jagdterrier and Italian Greyhound. Same drawing, different listings: a French Bulldog’s figure is the top of its range, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen’s, a Jagdterrier’s and an Italian Greyhound’s each the lower end of its range.

This is a published species or breed reference, not a prediction for an individual animal. Where a range is supplied, both ends appear with the reading. Shoulder height and head height are kept apart when comparing animals.

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Published heights

13 in (33 cm)

A French Bulldog is listed by the American Kennel Club at 13 in (33 cm), the top of its range. AKC breed standard, top of range (11-13 in).

Source: American Kennel Club

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A French Bulldog, 1 ft 1 in (33 cm), drawn to scale beside a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, 1 ft 1 in (33 cm)