Bulldog
This sweet and gentle dog belies his "sourmug" nickname.
Height: 12 to 15 inches at shoulder
Weight: 40 to 50 pounds
Coat: short and smooth
Life span: 8 to 12 years
Breed Group: Companion Dogs
Bulldogs originally were used to drive cattle to market and to compete in a bloody sport called bullbaiting. Today, they're gentle companions who love kids. A brief walk and a nap on the sofa is just their speed.
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General Characteristics
Apartment appropriate
  
  
  
  
  
Cold tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Dog friendly
  
  
  
  
  
Ease of training
  
  
  
  
  
Friendly toward strangers
  
  
  
  
  
Heat tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Predatory tendencies
  
  
  
  
  
Tendency to bark or howl
  
  
  
  
  
Wanderlust
  
  
  
  
  
Mouthiness
  
  
  
  
  
Potential for weight gain
  
  
  
  
  
Affectionate with family
  
  
  
  
  
General health