Breed List

Description

A wide, medium-sized, compact dog with short legs. A burly figure and massive head and jaw would undoubtedly deter any marauder.

Grooming and Physical Needs

• Grooming Needs: Daily brushing and wipe with a wet flannel, other grooming required at times.
• Coat Type: Short, flat coat is straight, smooth and glossy.
• Moulting: Moderate.
• Exercise Needs: Daily walk around the block should suffice, preferably early in the morning or late in the evening.
• Average Life Span: Around 8 years.

Behaviour

• Family: The Bulldog enjoys the company of its owner and displays a loving nature at every available opportunity. Recommended for all those both sensible and sensitive to the needs of this breed. Very young children would need to be taught to respect the animal and its requirements.
• Temperament: Usually placid and gentle, but can be jealously territorial around that which it regards as “its own”. Its appearance, rather than its temperament, is its only asset if looking for a “watchdog”. But it certainly has courage when called upon to defend its property.
• Trainability: Training and kind discipline should begin at eight weeks. If a puppy is not discouraged when it jumps up on its owner, it will not be its fault if it is a nuisance later on.
• Sociability (Other Pets): Most will be amenable with other dogs, but not with other species unless introduced at an early age.
• Barking: British Bulldogs aren't barkers and are easygoing as they love spending time with people.

Talents

In general you will find English Bulldog’s to be laid back and chilled out but they can be protective of their human family if the need arises – they actually make handy little watch dogs.

Notes

English Bulldogs require plenty of attention and regular cleaning of all their glorious wrinkles. They can be prone to health issues.