Bulldog
Bulldog Inglés
- Sizemedium
- Weight18.1–22.7 kg
- Lives8–12 years
- Popularity in Mexico★★★★
Character
Bulldog temperament
A medium dog from the non-sporting group, in twelve traits from 1 to 5:
- Energymiddle of the road
- Affection with familyglued to you
- With kidsmiddle of the road
- With other dogsmiddle of the road
- With strangersparty with everyone
- Playfulnessplayful for life
- Guarding instinctmiddle of the road
- Adaptabilitymiddle of the road
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Barkingnearly silent
- Mental stimulation it needsmiddle of the road
- Prey driveno data yet
Distinguishing features
Bulldog characteristics
- Ears
- drop
- Height
- 30–38 cm
- Weight
- 18.1–22.7 kg
- Muzzle
- flat
- Coat
- smooth
- Coat length
- short
- Colors
- red, white, fawn, beige
- Life expectancy
- 8–12 years
- Sheddingmiddle of the road
- Coat caremiddle of the road
Life expectancy
How long does a Bulldog live?
8–12 years
The breed sets the range; how long each dog lives depends on its weight, its exercise, its teeth and its check-ups with the vet.
The long profile
Long profile, in Spanish for now
The long version of this breed — character, care and origins, in Lord Chucho's voice — exists in Spanish and hasn't been translated yet. The hard data on this page (traits, features, lifespan) is the same in both languages.
Buying guides
What to buy for a Bulldog
What to buy, by what it needs:
What we'd give Choco
For a dog like this one
Affiliate links: it costs you the same. How they work (in Spanish)
AI image: the real product may vary Rubber brush for short coats
Short coats don't need an arsenal: a rubber brush in the tub and done — massage and de-shedding in one.
AI image: the real product may vary Flat 2-meter leash
Two meters: enough to sniff with dignity, enough to keep it close when it matters. Neither retractable nor 50 cm.
AI image: the real product may vary Large orthopedic bed
For large gentlemen: a big dog's joints appreciate real foam, not a soggy mat.
AI image: the real product may vary Soft training treats
Tiny, soft and heavenly-smelling: in training you pay fast and often, not with a five-minute biscuit.
What people ask
Frequently asked questions about the Bulldog
How big does a Bulldog get?
An adult Bulldog stands 30–38 cm at the withers and weighs 18.1–22.7 kg.
Does the Bulldog need a lot of exercise?
The Bulldog scores 3 out of 5 on “Energy”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “couch potato” and 5 is “marathoner”.
Is the Bulldog good with kids?
The Bulldog scores 3 out of 5 on “With kids”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “better without kids” and 5 is “excellent”. Even with a 5, no dog should be left alone with small children: supervising them is the adult's job.
Does the Bulldog get along with other dogs?
The Bulldog scores 3 out of 5 on “With other dogs”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “lone wolf” and 5 is “life of the dog park”.
Is the Bulldog easy to train?
The Bulldog scores 4 out of 5 on “Trainability”: learns on the fly. On that scale, 1 is “negotiates every command” and 5 is “learns on the fly”.
Does the Bulldog bark a lot?
The Bulldog scores 2 out of 5 on “Barking”: nearly silent. On that scale, 1 is “nearly silent” and 5 is “reports everything”.
Is the Bulldog a good guard dog?
The Bulldog scores 3 out of 5 on “Guarding instinct”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “not a guardian” and 5 is “born guardian”.
Does the Bulldog shed a lot?
The Bulldog scores 3 out of 5 on “Shedding”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “barely sheds” and 5 is “hair everywhere”.
Can a Bulldog live in an apartment?
The Bulldog scores 3 out of 5 on “Adaptability”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “needs its space and routine” and 5 is “settles anywhere”. An apartment is fine, being shut in is not: every dog needs to get out every day.
Health
We only publish each breed's health topics after reviewing them carefully. We guide you, but we're not your vet: if something about your dog worries you, the internet doesn't replace a visit to the vet.