Bulldog

Bulldog

Weight

18-25 kg

Height

31-40 cm shoulder height

Lifespan

8-10 years

The English Bulldog is a calm, good-natured dog that is naturally friendly to everyone. He rarely gets excited, turns his nose up at intensive exercise and prefers to lie next to you on the sofa. Stubborn he certainly is, but rarely aggressive — he just does things at his own pace.

Character & traits

Energy
2
Affection
5
Playfulness
3
Watchfulness
2
With children
4
With other dogs
3
With strangers
4
Trainability
2
For beginners
2
Shedding
2
Drooling
4

Practical

Exercise per day
about 0.5 hours
Max alone
4 hours
Garden needed
No
Apartment
Less suitable
Insurance
$90–$155/mo
Food
$60–$95/mo

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Food

All-round dog food

Balanced nutrition for medium-sized dogs with average energy needs.

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Accessories

Soft leash

Calm dogs walk easy. A lightweight, soft leash is all you need.

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Grooming

Nail clipper

Not much coat to brush, but nails keep growing. Clip them every 2-3 weeks.

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