Medium Non-Sporting Group

Bulldog

Also called British Bulldog and English Bulldog

Great with kids
Apartment friendly
Hard to train

Bulldogs are a strong, stocky breed with a short, smooth coat. They have a wide head and a thick neck, with a short muzzle and deep-set eyes with a determined, friendly expression. Bulldogs are known for their courage and tenacity and are a popular pet thanks to their even temperament and friendly, loyal nature.

Weight: 40–51 lb (18–23 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 14–15 in (36–38 cm)
Life span: 8–10 years
Exercise: About 30 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Smooth
Origin: United Kingdom, England (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Friendly with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Calm
Apartment living: Great in an apartment
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Hard to train

Care

Grooming: Little grooming
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Drools a lot

Temperament

Calm Courageous Dignified Docile Friendly Willful

Coat colours

Brindle, fallow, fawn, piebald, red and white

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	51 lb (23 kg)	40 lb (18 kg)
Height	14–15 in (36–38 cm)	14–15 in (36–38 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)