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7 breeds originated in France. Explore them all below, ranked by AKC popularity.

French Bulldog

French Bulldog

smallNon-Sporting

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.

10โ€“12 years#1 AKC
Brittany

Brittany

mediumSporting

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.

12โ€“14 years#27 AKC
Bichon Frise

Bichon Frise

smallNon-Sporting

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.

14โ€“15 years#40 AKC
Basset Hound

Basset Hound

mediumHound

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.

10โ€“12 years#42 AKC
Great Pyrenees

Great Pyrenees

giantWorking

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.

10โ€“12 years#78 AKC
Coton de Tulear

Coton de Tulear

smallNon-Sporting

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.

15โ€“19 years#103 AKC
Briard

Briard

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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.

12โ€“14 years#112 AKC

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