Bulldog dog
Medium breed regular energy Double coat Non-Sporting Group ๐Ÿ† #5 most popular

Bulldog

Friendly, Courageous, Calm

You canโ€™t mistake a Bulldog for any other breed. The loose skin of the head, furrowed brow, pushed-in nose, small ears, undershot jaw with hanging chops on either side, and the distinctive rolling gait all practically scream โ€œIโ€™m a Bulldog!โ€ The coat, seen in a variety of colors โ€ฆ

โš–๏ธ 40โ€“50 lbs (18.14โ€“22.68 kg) ๐Ÿ“ 14โ€“15" ๐ŸŽ‚ 8โ€“10 yr lifespan ๐Ÿง  Intelligence #78 (Lowest)

Bulldog Characteristics

Energy

60%

Shedding

80%

Trainability

60%

Grooming

60%

Friendliness

80%

Coat Type

Double coat

2-3 Times a Week Brushing

Breed Data

๐Ÿง 
#78
Intelligence
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6.3yr
Avg lifespan
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$13K
Lifetime cost
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$466/yr
Annual food
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Great
With kids
๐Ÿฉบ
5
Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: breathing, hip, heart problems, 'dry eye'

Expert Picks for Bulldogs

โญ Top Pick Taste of the Wild High Prairie

dog food

Taste of the Wild High Prairie

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7

Best value grain-free option โ€” great for active dogsโ€ฆ

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

toys

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7

The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ€” nothing else comes closeโ€ฆ

Friends Forever Orthopedic Dog Bed Lounge

beds

Friends Forever Orthopedic Dog Bed Lounge

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best mid-range orthopedic โ€” great for dogs who don't need clinical-graโ€ฆ

FitPaws Balancing Disk for Dogs

health

FitPaws Balancing Disk for Dogs

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best canine physical therapy tool โ€” used by certified canine rehabilitโ€ฆ

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

training

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.4

Best GPS collar for active owners โ€” 3-month battery is class-leadingโ€ฆ

Skout's Honor Probiotic Dog Grooming Spray

grooming

Skout's Honor Probiotic Dog Grooming Spray

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best probiotic coat spray โ€” supports skin microbiome health between baโ€ฆ

Bulldog Care Tips

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Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise โ€” walks, play sessions, or swimming.

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Heavy shedder โ€” brush 3-4ร— per week and deShed weekly to manage coat.

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Brush 2-3ร— weekly to maintain coat condition and reduce shedding around the home.

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