Bulldog Breeds: Top 13 From English to French, Mixes, and Beyond.
So, you did your research and you’ve decided it’s going to be a bulldog.
Congratulations!
You’ve now reached Level 2 of the dog selection process: Choosing a breed that fits your lifestyle
and household.
To help you, we reveal the good, the bad, and the adorable of the top 13 bulldog breeds
in this video.
But first, we don’t want to be barking up the wrong tree.
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Now, let’s get the lowdown on the top 13 bulldog breeds.
Bulldog Breed #1: The English bulldog English bulldogs are the poster child of bulldogs
with wrinkly faces and pudgy bodies weighing around fifty pounds.
This laidback and gentle dog breed can be a wonderful addition to the family.
Both as a watchdog and as a companion.
Despite the sweet nature of this breed, they are territorial around other pets, necessitating
early socializing.
Unfortunately, English bulldogs only live up to ten years, no thanks to genetic disorders.
Bulldog Breed #2: The Olde English bulldogge Well, here’s a piece of news.
The olde English bulldogge is not English.
If anything, it’s American!
It’s a cross between English mastiffs, bulldogs, American bulldogs, and pit bull terriers.
This is a dog that requires frequent exercise.
Despite weighing as much as 130 pounds, the Old English Bulldogge is friendly.
And loyal, with a pinch of attitude.
Because of the genetic variety, this breed can live up to 14 years.
Bulldog Breed #3: The French bulldog Weighing less than 30 pounds, the French bulldog
is one of the world's most recognizable bulldog breeds.
Frenchies don’t require much exercise.
But they are a bag of enthusiasm with a playful heart, needing your attention and time for
play.
Frenchies can live for up to fourteen years although they do face breathing problems and
allergies.
Bulldog Breed #4: The American bulldog Coming at 120 pounds, American bulldogs are
tall, stocky, and muscular.
But they are essentially big babies who love to play with other animals and kids.
They’re very agile and need exercise.
Without plenty of time to play, they can get a little destructive.
The great news is that American Bulldogs tend to live for up to fourteen years.
The bad news is that they can have several health issues.
Bulldog Breed #5: The Spanish bulldog The Spanish bulldog has piercing eyes and
a tendency to fill the alpha role in most households.
But these big bulldogs weighing up to 88 pounds are absolutely loyal and friendly.
They make fantastic pets and family dogs.
However, they require firm training and a significant amount of exercise to stay happy.
Not only can these dogs live for up to fourteen years, they are also incredibly healthy.
Bulldog Breed #6: The Victorian bulldog The Victorian Bulldog is an attempt to undo
the health issues in English bulldogs, caused by poor breeding.
The result?
A dog that is roughly the same size, with the appearance and demeanor of the English
Bulldog.
Minus the health issues.
They might see some skin problems during the 14 years of their lives but are generally
healthy.
It’s part English Bulldog, part Bull Terrier, part Staffordshire Terrier, and part Bull
Mastiff.
Bulldog Breed #7: The Catahoula bulldog The Catahoula bulldog is a cross between the
Catahoula Leopard and the American Bulldog.
These colorful dogs are very loyal.
They have great guardian instincts and are protective of young children.
They are just as apt to be found working as they are to be found in family homes.
Though they can live up to fifteen years, it’s not without facing health problems.
Bulldog Breed #8: The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is a workhorse,
or should we say a ‘workdog’?
Big and beefy at one hundred pounds, these dogs can live as long as thirteen years.
They are loyal and make brilliant guard dogs and incredibly dutiful pets.
But it’s not one for the faint of heart.
Unfortunately, this breed often suffers from health issues such as skin and eye problems,
deafness, and hip dysplasia.
Bulldog Breed #9: The Ca de Bou The Ca de Bou is a Spanish Bulldog that has
an immense head and a lean and muscular body.
Despite its build, the ca de bou is a family dog with a reputation for being very patient
with children.
They’re big, though, so training is needed.
They are also very defensive of their ‘pack’, which makes them excellent guard dogs.
With proper care, they can live up to twelve years.
Bulldog Breed #10: The Red-Tiger Bulldog Red-Tiger Bulldogs weigh around 110 pounds
and have an intimidating build.
These dogs are suspicious by nature.
Without early training, they can be aggressive towards strangers and small animals.
On the other hand, they love their families.
Famously loyal and intelligent, they’re surprisingly gentle with children.
Many dogs of this breed make it past the sixteen-year mark.
They usually suffer from pasterns, which impacts their legs.
Bulldog Breed #11: The Mammut Bulldog The Mammut Bulldog is loyal, intelligent,
and fearless with a high tolerance for pain.
It instinctively preys on other animals and excels in agility and protection training.
It needs frequent exercise and a strong hand when training.
At the same time, it is a pleasant family dog that’s sweet with children.
Unfortunately, this breed only lives for around eleven years and sometimes gets skin issues.
Bulldog Breed #12: The Bullmastiff Bullmastiffs are huge and they can easily
reach 130 pounds.
They are sweet and incredibly easy to fall in love with.
They possess little innate aggression but don’t really realize how big they are.
For this reason, Bullmastiffs need proper training to live life without leaving a trail
of broken things.
Unfortunately, Bullmastiffs rarely make it longer than nine years.
Bulldog Breed #13: The Australian Bulldog Our final breed has a short, squat build and
a surprising amount of muscle.
They are very personable and can get along well with other animals.
It is a breed that feels at home everywhere but thrives within family settings.
They don’t need a lot of room to be happy, making them one of the best apartment dogs.
The Australian Bulldog does not do well in heat but they can live up to twelve years.
For more information about these breeds, check out our full blog post on bulldog breeds.
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