The Life Expectancy of an English Bulldog

English bulldogs are a very recognizable breed. English bulldogs have a very intimidating appearance but are actually friendly and gentle dogs.

  1. Size

    • English bulldogs can grow to be between 12 and 16 inches in height. Male English bulldogs weigh between 53 and 55 pounds, while female English Bulldogs grow to be between 49 and 51 pounds.

    Features

    • English bulldogs are a wide, muscular breed of dog. They are known for having excess skin that folds over on their faces and for having very large jaws.

    Life Expectancy

    • English bulldogs tend to live for an average of eight years. This usually depends on the dogs living conditions, size and diet.

    Considerations

    • English bulldogs that go for regular walks and are made to understand that the human is the leader tend to live longer and have fewer behavioral issues.

    Health

    • English bulldogs are known to experience breathing problems because they have very small windpipes. They do not fare well in hot temperatures and are susceptible to strokes when exposed to prolonged heat.