English Bulldog Breed Description
Non-sporting Group
The Bulldog is small is stature, but wide and compact, with a thick, massive head. Its head should be broad with cheeks that extend to the sides of the eyes. The skin on the skull and forehead should fall in dense folds. Its muzzle is short and its nose is broad. The ears should be small and thin, folded back in the form of a rose. The tail is short and carried low. With its stocky legs set squarely at each corner of its compact, muscular body, the Bulldog’s deliberate gain has become a waddle.
Recognized Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CPRI, ACR
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Life Range: 7 to 10 years
Height Range: 12” to 16”
Weight Range: 49 to 55 lbs.
Colors: Any combination of red, fawn, brindle, pale yellow, or white
Trainability: Some English Bulldogs can be a bit dominating and need an owner who knows how to display strong leadership. It is described as a very affectionate and dependable animal, gently with children, but known for its courage and its excellent guarding abilities.
With Children: English Bulldog’s are wonderful with children.
Other Pets: This breed is good with family pets, but can be scrappy with strange dogs.
Climate: Bulldogs do best in a temperate climate as the breed can chill easily in cold weather and have trouble cooling off in very hot weather.
Indoor / Outdoor: The English Bulldog is good for apartment life. They are very inactive indoors and will do okay without a yard.
Exercise Required: Some adult Bulldogs would just as soon not take any exercise, while others are full of energy. In all cases Bulldogs will stay healthier if given regular exercise.
Grooming Required: The smooth, fine, short-haired coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. Wipe the face with a damp cloth every day to clean inside the wrinkles. This breed is an average shedder.