Dog Breeds from France
7 breeds originated in France. Explore them all below, ranked by AKC popularity.
French Bulldog
A playful, adaptable companion with bat-like ears and a charming personality. French Bulldogs thrive in city apartments and make excellent companions for singles and families alike.
Brittany
A versatile, energetic bird dog with a sweet disposition. Brittanys are quick, agile, and eager to please, making them excellent hunting companions and active family dogs.
Bichon Frise
A cheerful, puffy white powder puff of a dog with an irresistible personality. Bichon Frises are hypoallergenic, joyful, and get along with everyone they meet.
Basset Hound
Droopy-eyed, long-eared, and impossibly charming, the Basset Hound is a low-key companion with one of the best noses in the dog world. They are patient, gentle, and stubbornly lovable.
Great Pyrenees
A majestic, calm guardian originally bred to protect livestock in the Pyrenees mountains. Great Pyrenees are gentle with family but naturally wary of threats, with a thick white coat built for cold weather.
Coton de Tulear
A charming, cotton-coated companion from Madagascar, known for its clownish personality and habit of walking on hind legs. Cotons are happy, easy-going dogs that thrive on human companionship.
Briard
A large, shaggy French herding dog with a heart of gold beneath its impressive coat. Briards are intelligent, loyal protectors that have served as war dogs, herders, and devoted family companions for centuries.