Temperament of the English Bulldog

The English bulldog is short in stature with broad shoulders and a wide chest. The dog has a short, broad muzzle and is covered with folds of loose skin that cause wrinkling at the tail and legs and around the face. These dogs are extremely intelligent and possess quirky personalities.

  1. Humorous

    • English bulldogs tend to be the class clowns of the dog world. They react very positively to good humor and crave the attention of their owners.

    Loyal

    • English bulldogs become extremely attached to their owners, and adult dogs do not tolerate relocating well.

    Protective

    • These dogs are immensely powerful and will go to great lengths to protect their homes and families. Bulldogs are extremely protective over small children, which may be a detractor, as disciplining children may be difficult around this breed.

    Stoic

    • Bulldogs are not lazy; however, they are not an extremely active breed after maturity. Because they often have breathing problems associated with their extremely short muzzle and because of their build, they are more sedentary than other breeds.

    Stubborn

    • Bulldogs can be stubborn and difficult to train, as they are easily bored with traditional dog behaviors. They crave to simply be a companion animal and are not impressed by overzealous training.