English Bulldog

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English Bulldog Breed Information

Breed Group: Non-Sporting

Weight: 50 - 55 lbs

Height: 12 - 14 inches

Color(s): Uniform color or with a black mask or muzzle; reds, red brindle, piebald; black undesirable.

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Overview

One of the gentlest breeds, the English Bulldog has grown in popularity. Originally bred for baiting bull, this breed can be intimidating but is very affectionate and surprisingly gentle. English Bulldogs do fairly well with children. This breed is sturdy and can withstand child play.

Character

This short nosed and stocky breed loves attention. A very reliable, loving, and gentle breed, this dog makes an excellent companion for children and adults. More of a human companion, the English Bulldog also does well with other dogs and cats. This breed is always looking for guidance from his owner.

Temperament

The English Bulldog can display dominating behavior and requires a firm handler to show him his place. Great for a loving family, the English Bulldog gives a lot of love and attention, and expects it in return. This breed has been used as a guard dog, and does exceptionally well given the correct training.

Care

A rubber brush will be sure to remove any loose or dead hair. Combing will also eliminate much of the hair. The English Bulldog is an average shedder and should be bathed only when necessary. Mouth should be cleaned regularly and underneath the folds of skin with a damp washcloth.

Coat

The coat of the English Bulldog is very short. It should always consist of smooth, straight, and flat hair that lies close to the body of the dog, and be of fine texture.

Training

This breed requires a firm hand and consistent training. Relatively lazy, this breed doesn't need much activity to make a great companion. Does very well as a guard or watchdog. A dominant owner is a must if this breed is to be well mannered.

Activity

The English Bulldog doesn't require much exercise but would do well with a short walk occasionally. This breed tires out easily and considering the flat muzzle, should always have available water.

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QUESTION: hello, i have 16 months bulldog who was socialized at a very young age, doesnt fight with other dogs and is very friendly with all kinds of people. the problem it likes to bite our hands and feet when we are in bed and jump toward me if i get up. if i say no he just gets more angry and barks and jumps more, sometimes he bites too hard. what can i do, is this normal for his age????

Anonymous - 1/19/2012 12:22:40 PM

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QUESTION: I just adopted a 2 year old male english bulldog. He is constanting lifting his leg as if he's peeing on the furniture but isn't is this something I should worry about or is he just trying to mark his territory seeing there is a female poodle in the house!

Anonymous - 1/15/2012 9:06:33 AM

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QUESTION: I need to make a correction on my last question - I am feeding my dog A HALF of cup of dry food, plus about a tablespoon or so of wet food three times a day, not A FULL cup of food plus the wet food three times a day.....sorry :)

Anonymous - 1/8/2012 9:55:23 PM

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QUESTION: I have 5 mo old English bulldog (2nd bulldog for us). This one eats rocks. We are in a rental home that has landscape rocks everywhere. We fenced off an area so that he couldn't get to the rocks but he has been jumping off the deck now to get to them. The most important thing here is he had surgery about a month ago where they removed 9 landscaped rocks from his stomach. I don't know what else to do. Any suggestions? I hate to say this because I love him to death but I think we are going to have to get rid of him to save his life. Help?

Anonymous - 1/8/2012 12:12:02 PM

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QUESTION: I have a now 7 month Old English Bulldog puppy. I have been feeding her a little less than a full cup of dry food, and about a tablespoon of wet food three times a day. I was told to mix in the wet food because she eats SO FAST, and it would "slow her down". She eats everything in a matter of minutes!! She's a GREAT weight for her size, as I'm told by my vet. She weighs about 32 lbs (and looks very lean). She gets ALOT of exercise with other dogs, and my family, My question is, should I start decreasing her food to only twice a day? How much should I be feeding her????? Thanks for the help! (my vet isn't very helpful, looking into getting a new one). :)

Anonymous - 1/6/2012 8:04:51 PM

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Hi, I bought my Enlish a bowl called Brake Fast. It slows her eating and it is a life saver.

Anonymous - 2/1/2012 12:21:09 PM

Our bulldog is now 2 years old when she was a puppy she would eat so fast the food would get stuck in her throat and she would choke a little, my vet said to put her food on a long shallow dish like a cookie sheet, I used a 9 by 13 baking dish so she would get less at a time. I reLize this is kind of a different issue but maybe it would slow her eating down a little? Now we leave our food down all the time for our dog and she eats twice a day on her own

Anonymous - 1/22/2012 4:23:48 AM

QUESTION: My dog is a 1year old English Bulldog. He has been acting out in aggression lately and he bit me and my son last night. He bit me when I was cleaning his slobber off his face like I always do and my son when my son pointed at him telling him NO for getting into his food. I think it is an Dominance or jealous .. we just recently got a puppy but he is great with her. What do I do? I was thinking about putting him down but do I really need to do that?

Anonymous - 1/2/2012 10:17:22 AM

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You need to see a behaviorist before someone gets hurt. Cesar's tactics are likely to make the situation worse and get you bitten. No boarded veterinary behaviorist agrees with his force-based techniques. Look for a vet board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.

Anonymous - 1/31/2012 1:53:33 PM

I bought Caesar's book about training dogs. Caesar's advice about being calm and assertive works very well with my English Bulldog, Harley as well as being consistent and making sure he knows I'm the pack leader. I don't let him go down the stairs in front of me or walk in front of me to the door when he needs to go out. When I tell him to lay down or do something, I don't walk away in frustration, I stand firm until he does what I told him to do. He has changed into a wonderful companion and friend to me.

Anonymous - 1/21/2012 4:40:29 PM

For a dog to bite its owner means lack of training and possible maltreatment. If a dog misbehaves its always our fault, you did something that annoyed him. Correct your mistakes or your English Bulldog will put you down

Anonymous - 1/10/2012 8:44:11 AM

QUESTION: I am currently crate training my English bulldog, so when she wakes up I take her outside. We always carry her out and then put her down outside, unfortunately if we are not watching her 24/7 she will use the bathroom in the house without any warning. We have had her for 3 weeks now, she is 13 weeks old, is she old enough to know she needs to go to the door when she needs the bathroom? How else do I let her know she should not use the house as her toilet???

Anonymous - 12/29/2011 2:20:35 AM

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Female English bulldogs are easy to potty train but you need to have alot of patience remember they are stubborn and with alot of love it will get better. I have 2 English bulldogs a female and a male and its been hard but with lots of love and being positive I have train my female in 10 days and now my 5 month male puppy I'm still, working with him, he is super lazy but I'm getting there, don't give up...

Anonymous - 1/6/2012 2:26:52 AM

QUESTION: My English bulldog adult male is always hungry wants to eat everything and like always.

Anonymous - 12/21/2011 11:07:54 PM

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change your english bulldogs food something without corn

Anonymous - 1/2/2012 11:08:54 AM

QUESTION: Hi I have an English Bulldog she is 3mos old. Her ears are erect - is this normal? I see my neighbors French bulldog and he has erect ears. Also can English Bulldogs have ears that stay erect?

Anonymous - 12/18/2011 5:32:17 AM

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QUESTION: I was given an english bulldog but he is a little taller and skinnier not a whole lot of wrinkles as expected. I am questioning whether he is a english bulldog or an olde english bulldog. He is around 15 weeks old.

Anonymous - 12/8/2011 7:17:32 PM

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I have a 100+ lb. bulldog with longer legs than the average bulldog, and not as many wrinkles as the average bulldog. When I bought him, the owner told me that he would be much larger than most and what a surprise!! His papers confirm that he is indeed a pure breed Old English Bulldog.

Anonymous - 1/21/2012 4:45:15 PM

Review his pedigree. As a pet love him as he is. Not all bulldogs are show quality. He will not be fully developed until two and maybe three years old.

fontanosa - 12/18/2011 8:33:49 PM

QUESTION: What is the best food for my english bulldog? I was told purina puppy chow and pedigree

Anonymous - 12/8/2011 7:13:58 PM

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Anything grain free. Fromm is good.

Anonymous - 12/21/2011 4:10:01 PM

QUESTION: I have a bitch bulldog she is currently 15weeks old she drinks lots, I fill her bowl at least 6 times a day is this normal?? She currently has 3 feeds a day of james well beloved lamb & rice but seems to want more all the time, she shoves her bowl all over the place and eats other things like shoes and chews her duvet... Do I give her more food or change from puppy? She's also still having accidents in the house even though she goes out a lot. Can u help she's adorable but a nightmare as she chews everything in sight!

Anonymous - 12/6/2011 9:10:28 PM

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ohhh and bulldogs always act like they are starving! so no more food! you dont want her to get over weight.

Anonymous - 12/7/2011 5:20:28 PM

Sounds like your bulldog has a UTI. I have a 6 year old english bulldog and a 5 month old english bulldog... my 5 month old is on her third diff antibiotic for uti. One sign of having uti is drinking a lot and peeing a lot. my 6 year old has had them ALOT!! and bulldogs LOVE to chew... so make sure you get lots of chew toys. STRONG chew toys. my 6 year old use to chew my leather straps off purses and the underwire in my bras... haha... weird stuff.... she has stopped now but the puppy has plenty of toys and when she goes after something she is not suppose to have i say "leave it!" and give her a chew toy... good luck! english bulldogs are m fav breed!!! make sure you have her urine tested tho for UTI.

Anonymous - 12/7/2011 5:17:39 PM

QUESTION: I have an English bulldog and he acts like hes starving all the time. He pushes his dish around and the furniture as well. lol, His name is dozer and hes 9 months old. My question is how much should he eat? THANK YOU

Anonymous - 12/2/2011 11:17:01 AM

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Well bulldogs like to eat and if they push their bowl around just giive them three smaller meals a day and slowly bring it back to too and he should be fine after that wait 6 to 7 months to switch back

Anonymous - 12/12/2011 12:00:00 PM

Is Dozer still eating puppy food? If so, then he's hungry. I have 2 bullies, 1 is 6 months. She eats about 3 cups of adult food per day and she's at 32 lbs. I take her food away about 2-3 hrs prior to bedtime, and fill her bowl after her morning walk. Just get into a feeding routine and Dozer will get the idea really fast and know what to expect.

Anonymous - 12/7/2011 10:54:19 PM

Hello, We have an English Bulldog he is 9 weeks and we were advised to feed him twice a day. The vet said dogs will eat until they explode and have to be stopped. They may act like they are starving but do not let them fool you. They should have a cup per 20 pounds. The cup should be split up into two feedings per day.. Hope this helps..

Anonymous - 12/6/2011 9:22:55 PM

QUESTION: do english bulldogs have hair or fur

Anonymous - 11/27/2011 5:39:38 PM

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QUESTION: My e.bulldog demolishes everything! He's 7 months he doesn't really like his gong but he DEMOLISHES every other toy I give him, any ideas on a good durable toy?

Anonymous - 11/10/2011 9:20:18 PM

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english bulldos are chewers, they absolutily love to chew. bones and raw hides work great for our enlish bulldogs

Anonymous - 1/3/2012 7:16:28 PM

QUESTION: my bulldog puppy has longer hair than normal would this shed? thank you

Anonymous - 10/30/2011 12:40:07 AM

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QUESTION: i got a english bulldog he is 6 months old and wants to eat every 3 to 4 hours he eats about 4 cups a food a day i try n only feed him 3 times a day is this ok ?

Anonymous - 10/28/2011 11:00:06 AM

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At 6 months your english bulldog should be at 2 times a day. At a year he can stay at 2 times a day or just even once. If he's still hungry. Increase his food amount and give him treats in between and snacks that he can chew on for long times to keep his mouth busy.

Anonymous - 10/28/2011 2:42:50 PM

QUESTION: 6 week old english puppy with pink pigmentation, brothers all have black nose, parents also just him speckled like dots. is he good for shows ?

Anonymous - 10/27/2011 1:13:51 PM

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The nose must be black for conformation. Sea kelp is rumored to help. By the time I post this his nose should be black.

fontanosa - 12/18/2011 8:43:01 PM

At that earlier age it is possible that the pigment may still fill in.

www.riobravobulldogs.com - 11/23/2011 7:03:54 PM

An English bulldog is automatically disqualified as a show dog if he has any pigment on his nose that is not black. It MUST be entirely black to be show quality.

Anonymous - 10/28/2011 2:45:33 PM

QUESTION: do bulldogs shed

Anonymous - 10/19/2011 7:58:41 AM

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Absolutely bulldogs shed. I have 2 and my wood floors are constantly full of hair no matter how much I vacuum. Don't be fooled they shed as much as any other dog.

heatherransick - 10/26/2011 11:41:05 PM

QUESTION: My male english bulldog is 8 1/2 months old. We have had six previous bulldogs... but this little adorable monster has been by far the hardest to housebreak. He is crate trained, and never goes in it. He is taken outside at least 6 times a day. This has been the norm since we got him six months ago, but he still pees in the house at will. I personally think he is just lazy.... Any suggestions??

Anonymous - 10/13/2011 2:18:22 PM

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I have had several Bully's over the last 20 yrs. I would suggest taking him out less, try treats ONLY if he goes. If he has an accident try ignoring him. DO NOT rub his nose in it or scold him just rush him outside. We always use the same key phrase when going outside so they learn what is expected of them(example time to go pee pee poo poo)ALSO they sell a spray that is a no go potty spray its5-9.00 get some its safe & may help. IMO Bulldogs are the closest dogs to human personalities,(as crazy as that may sound)they want to please you & cant stand being ignored, dont give up on him, dont yell or scoll& reward everytime he does something well. I wish you the best of luck.

Anonymous - 11/25/2011 7:24:21 PM

QUESTION: Do most English Bulldogs have hip problems and is surgery required? I just purchased one and the VET said he needed hip surgery and that concerns me.

Anonymous - 9/23/2011 5:32:01 PM

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QUESTION: Can you show in akc or other shows a 25 lbs Male full grown English Bulldog.. if he has all the other quality's and the size is the only thing off about him...

Anonymous - 9/4/2011 2:23:02 PM

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QUESTION: Can you show a male BullDog that only weighs 25lbs full grown? The Breeder calls it a Micro but we were really looking for a non micro normal size but you fall in love with what you fall in love with.. but we were really wanting to show him but can't find anything on size disqualifying him. Has anyone shown their Bulldogs? Would this small of a size really dock points from him?

Anonymous - 9/4/2011 8:51:17 AM

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That is super small and odd, I would be concerned with being disqualified. Standard size for a male bulldog is at least 50lbs. Judges want your bulldog to be the best example of the breed, 25 Ibs is not. I wouldn't bother

heatherransick - 10/26/2011 11:42:56 PM

QUESTION: Has anyone tried The Honest Kitchen as a food choice for their bulldog? If so, how did it work out? I'm thinking of switching.

Anonymous - 8/23/2011 5:32:55 PM

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QUESTION: How much food should I be feeding a 5-month english bulldog. Currently he is on a 3 meal per day plan (1 cup each meal). He is about 30 lbs and not overweight at all (in fact, I'm concerned that he is not putting on the weight he should be at his age).

Anonymous - 8/15/2011 3:05:13 PM

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Are you feeding a high protein dog food such as royal canin or Eukanuba ect? You will notice with the proper protein that they will not eat as much because the protein keeps them full longer. They will Build muscle vs fat. My adults and babies free feed. I currently have a 7.5 month old male I imported from Russia, when I first got him he thought he had to eat everything in site. Now he has been on Royal Canin Med puppy formula which is high in protein and not only has he bulked up considerably he now only grazes on his food here an there. The males do go thru a stage where just like teenage boys they get the testosterone surge and thus increases their desire to eat more but this usually only lasts a few weeks. Talk with your vet, you want your bulldog to be bulky not skinny but there is a fine line between bulky and overweight. lol feel free to visit my website for nutrition advice www.ourheart2yoursbulldogs.com

oh2ybulldogs - 8/26/2011 12:42:25 PM

QUESTION: My 5 month old bulldog has loose stools all the time. He has been tested for worms twice and that came back negative. He has also been treated for Giardia with Flagyl (when he seemed to be going more than normal). I'm not sure what the problem could be. I feed him Blue Buffalo Chicken & Rice - Puppy. Any ideas? Thanks!

Anonymous - 8/15/2011 3:03:14 PM

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My male bulldog also has the same problem, my vet told me it's perfectly normal and that most bulldogs have this issue.

Anonymous - 9/27/2011 12:31:24 AM

I personally use Nutro for my bullys just because it has more natural ingredients and I live in Italy so I cannot get Purina Pro Plan. However, I think both of my dogs got the best flavor, protein, and other great vitamins from Salmon and Rice in Purina Pro Plan. They also have a sensitive tummy selection in Purina Pro Plan.

Anonymous - 9/13/2011 8:16:37 AM

We personally have bad feedback for Blue Buffalo from our puppy owners, haven't had a single person tell us they like it for their bully. Everyone of them tells us that it causes loose stools in their puppy. Try switching his food. We have great luck with Nutro.

mobullybabies - 8/20/2011 12:15:36 PM

Your bulldog might be allergic to chicken. So try switching to another formula, check if they have sensitive tummy formula. Try giving him some canned pumpkin. Not the one from the baking section, but the 100% pure pumpkin from canned veg/fruit section at your grocery store. This helps with both constipation and loose stools. Just a table spoon should do the trick! Good luck.

arnoldsbulldogs - 8/16/2011 8:00:42 PM

QUESTION: what type of powder is the safest to use on 9 month old English bulldog puppy?

Anonymous - 8/6/2011 2:57:47 PM

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I have talked to many licensed breeders about the same issue and I get the same answer every time. Gold Bond triple action. I found it works best to help keep moisture and infection from setting. Of course you want to be careful when you apply it (especially on the folds around the face). Hope this helps.

Anonymous - 8/21/2011 10:52:32 AM

QUESTION: what is a good shampoo to use on an english bulldog?

Anonymous - 8/5/2011 7:13:03 PM

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We use Mink Sheen a product formulated for dogs that has flea and mosquito deterents as well as other hypo-alegenic properties and also Earth Baths Oatmeal and Aloe with Earth Baths Conditioner and rinse. These need to be rinsed off thorouly. I'm reluctant to use any human product that might be cheaper; and, not have the PH balance for your dog.

fontanosa - 12/18/2011 8:56:58 PM

Although it is not the first thing suggested in most dog owner guides, for the past 10 years i have used human shampoo on my bullies.We breed and show and what we have found that works great on our adults as well as puppies is the Higlights shampoo that can be found in places such as SALLY"S or a local salon. The shampoo is dark violet and states on bottle it is primarily used for blonde hair or silver hair but can be used on any hair color. It keeps the brassiness color out of the blondes and keeps white and silver bright and shiny. Many of our bullies have alot of white on them, we have found it does not irritate their skin and leaves them a bright white and makes their coloring shine. We love it. Just ask for "the dark purple shampoo used on silver or blonde hair" and almost any salon retail store will be able to hook you up. I hate the smell of a wet dog and this shampoo not only smells great but it keeps them smelling great for days!!!

oh2ybulldogs - 8/26/2011 12:50:17 PM

Something for sensitive skin. Paul Mitchell has a shampoo you can get for $8 that is oatmeal based. My 5-month old bulldog seems to be doing well with it.

Anonymous - 8/15/2011 2:58:11 PM

QUESTION: I have a 3 year old english bulldog and he is becoming a little aggressive towards men, me and my husband have noticed this in the past week! he is not biting but he is playing super aggressive and getting out of control at times with a couple of people here that always play with him like the more you laugh or show your teeth when you laugh it drives him crazy and he is already been clipped so dont know where this extra stress and almost like he is getting angry! any info or help would be great! thanks CC

Anonymous - 8/3/2011 4:28:49 PM

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I find that if a bulldog that is been well mannered and tempered starts becoming more aggressive without any other obvious reason (new puppy in the house, female in heat, someone hurting him, etc.) it is generally because they are in pain or sick. They do not normally change temperament for no reason. Take him to the vet and explain what's changed.

bevsbulldogs65807 - 9/27/2011 2:13:18 PM

QUESTION: Is an English Bulldog good around cats? I am thinking about getting one thats a little bit older, like 5 to 8 years old and we have had bad exprience with other dogs. How laid back is this breed?

Anonymous - 7/25/2011 2:42:27 PM

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My female Bullie hates my tortie cat and the cat hates the bullie

Anonymous - 9/28/2011 11:56:12 AM

Our English Bulldog is 3 1/2 she has never been aggressive or anything toward our cat. We now have 9, of her beautiful puppies. The male dog is the Marine mascot!

Anonymous - 9/19/2011 5:50:25 PM

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