Bulldog
Non-Sporting Group
Height at Shoulders
12-16 in
Weight
Females 40-51 lbs, Males 51-55 lbs
Life Expectancy
8-10 yrs
History
The Bulldog originated in England around the year 1500. Their ancestors were originally bred for the gruesome sport of bull baiting, where a pack of dogs would fight a bull and spectators would bet on the outcome. These ancestral Bulldogs had extremely high pain tolerance, huge jaws, and were taller and larger than today’s Bulldogs. After bull baiting was outlawed in 1835, breeders began selecting for a gentler temperament, transitioning a ferocious fighting dog into a sweet and mellow companion.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Bulldogs share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Sensitivity
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Noise Level
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Prey Drive
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Very friendly, loyal, and easy-going; makes friends with everyone they meet
Can be a bit stubborn and difficult to train
Mellow and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle- sometimes might need some encouragement to go on walks
Gentle and generally do well with children and other pets
Prone to overeating and tend to have lots of flatulence
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