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	French Bulldog	English Bulldog	Boston Terrier	Cavapoo
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Mental stimulation
Trainability
Learning ability
Sociability
Affection
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Grooming
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Around children
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Suits a flat
Good first dog
Usually lives	9–12 years	8–10 years	11–13 years	12–15 years
Roughly, per year	€1500–2600	€1900–3400	€1300–2300	€1300–2300

Some breeds shed less than others, which people with allergies sometimes find easier to live with. But no dog is completely allergy-free, and reactions vary from person to person.