Dog breed guide
English Bulldog
Dogs Australia calls the British Bulldog extremely tolerant of children of all ages, though supervision is advised because of its weight. It needs a weekly brush, daily cleaning of facial folds and care in hot weather. The Royal Kennel Club says its low energy suits smaller homes, and that it is not among the quickest breeds to train.
Also searched as British Bulldog.
English Bulldog at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 23 to 24 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 22 to 23 kg
- Size
- Medium, 10 to 25 kg
- Lifespan
- 8 to 10 years
- Coat
- fine in texture, short, close and smooth
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Shedding
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Trainability
- Good with children
- Suits an apartment
5 means it sheds heavily
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it learns quickly and eagerly
5 means it suits a family best
5 means it copes best in a small home
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Check a English Bulldog puppy's weightWhere a puppy sits against the breed's adult range.
- Dog age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Dogs Australia, British Bulldog, https://dogsaustralia.org.au/BrowseBreed/browse-a-breed/191/British-Bulldog/, read 5 Oct 2026
- Dogs NSW, British Bulldog, https://www.dogsnsw.org.au/breeds/browse-all-breeds/british-bulldog/, read 5 Oct 2026
- Royal Kennel Club, Bulldog, https://www.royalkennelclub.com/search/breeds-a-to-z/breeds/utility/bulldog/, read 5 Oct 2026
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.