Overview
- Lifespan: Typically 8-10 years
- Size: Medium (18-22 kilograms)
- Maintenance Level: High
- Shed Level: Low
- Temperament: Friendly, Stubborn, Loyal
- Friendliness: High
- Barking Tendency: Low
- Coat Colours: Wide range including red, white, fawn, fallow, piebald, brindle
Best For
- Families looking for a loyal, friendly pet
- Owners who can provide regular skin care and manage a brachycephalic breed
Appearance
- Muscular, low profile
- Short, wrinkled face with an underbite
- Wide shoulders and short tail
- Drooping lips with loose skin wrinkles
Temperament
- Typically displays a friendly yet stubborn character
- Suitable as a family dog
- Not well-adapted to hot climates due to short snouts
Care Guide
- Grooming: Frequent skin maintenance required
- Training: Responds to consistent, positive reinforcement
- Diet & Nutrition: Careful meal planning to prevent obesity
- Exercise: Moderate exercise needs, sensitive to temperature extremes
- Ideal Environment: Preferably cooler climates, indoor living
Health
- Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS): Breathing difficulties due to facial structure
- Skin Fold Pyoderma and Allergies: Skin issues due to excessive wrinkles
- Hip Dysplasia: Common in the breed, may require treatment or surgery
- Entropion: Eyelid issue that may need surgical correction
- Obesity: Prone to weight gain, requires careful diet management
Additional Information
- Feeding Recommendations: Special diets for gastrointestinal and joint health
- Training Challenges: Can be stubborn but responds well to reward-based training
- Grooming Needs: Regular cleaning and drying of skin folds
- Good Family Dog: Yes, friendly and loyal
- Intelligence: Smart but may appear stubborn
- Health Concerns: Prone to several health issues, requires careful management
- Cost: Can be expensive due to health care and potential purchase price
Grooming Guide
- Skin Care: Daily evaluation and cleaning of skin folds
- Coat Care: Brushing twice a week; bathing every week or two
- Eye Care: Routine cleaning, especially if prone to discharge
- Ear Care: Cleaning after baths or water play
Curious to know more? Check out our Bulldog care guide!
