The English Bulldog belongs to the second group of this classification: Pinscher and Schnauzer type dogs, Molossoids, mountain dogs and Swiss cattle dogs. This group brings together guard and defense dogs. They are physically powerful, muscular, dissuasive and have a strong temperament. The Bulldog belongs more precisely to category 2A referring to Molossoids of the Mastiff type.

Introduced to England by Phoenician navigators, the Bulldog is believed to be descended from the Molossers of Epirus and was formerly used as war dogs. More precisely, he was bred to fight bulls (hence his name, “Bull” meaning “bull” in English). But he also took part in dog fights which were then organized at that time. This cruel practice was abolished in 1835 and in 1875, the first standard of the English Bulldog breed was published. Over time and through the selections made From this breed, the Bulldog became a companion dog.

The Bulldog is one of the medium breeds; it measures between 30 and 40 cm, the male weighs approximately 24-25 kg and the female 22-23 kg. It is a stocky dog, positioned close to the ground. It is large, powerful and compact. Its gait is heavy. The body of the English Bulldog is short and well united. Its thick neck has a dewlap. His shoulders are broad and sloping. Its chest is vast and round, its back short and strong, its ribs rounded, its loins raised. The hindquarters of this dog are high and strong. Her stomach is in. Resting on strong and well-muscled limbs, its front legs are quite apart. Its feet are round and compact, the front legs slightly turned outwards. Its tail is set low, round and of moderate length. He wears it low without a marked upward curve. His head is particularly massive. Its short face is topped by a broad skull. His skin is loose and wrinkled. Its muzzle is short, broad and upturned. His nostrils are widened, his lips thick and hanging. Its jaws are wide and square. A characteristic of this breed is its prognathism (it is also said that it has a “poorly coapted” jaw), which means that its lower jaw protrudes beyond the upper while curving upwards. Its round, medium-sized eyes are set far apart and very dark in color. His ears also have an apparent gap. They are located high on the skull and are small and thin. They are said to be "in pink", that is to say folded so as to show the interior of the pinna and the external canal of the ear. The coat of the English Bulldog is one-colored or "soot" (unicolor with the black mask or muzzle). It can also have uniform colors such as red or fawn. The brindle coat, the white coat or the variegated coat (white associated with the previous colors) are also found. On the other hand, the liver and black and tan colors should be avoided. His hair is fine, short, smooth and tight.

The English Bulldog has an estimated life expectancy of around ten years. It cannot tolerate cold or extreme heat; you should avoid taking it out in extreme temperatures. Indeed, exposed to extreme heat, the Bulldog can be a victim of suffocation and subjected to an environment that is too cold, it can exhibit violent tremors. He is a “false sportsman”; he is not very durable and you should therefore avoid subjecting him to too long or too intense sessions of physical exercise as much as possible. The Bulldog can also suffer from the effects of stenosis of the nostrils. Stenosis is one of the components of obstructive syndrome found in virtually all brachycephalic breeds. This corresponds to an abnormally narrowed opening of the nostrils giving the impression that the nostrils are completely stuck together. This anomaly obviously causes breathing difficulties in the animal. Stenosis is often accompanied by a defect in the soft palate, which is too long and then obstructs the trachea. The treatment is surgical and it is strongly recommended to consult your veterinarian as soon as possible. The Bulldog also has a jaw problem, what is called prognathism, that is to say that its lower jaw is longer and wider than the upper jaw and that it protrudes, revealing the dog's teeth. . At the level of the eyelids, the Bulldog can be entropion (upper eyelid which falls on the eye with the eyelashes which enter inside it) and ectropion (lower eyelid which hangs revealing the internal mucous membrane of red color). The English Bulldog is still subject to dermatological problems due to the folds of its skin on its face. In the case of giving birth in this breed, we almost always see cases of dystocia (complications in the expulsion of the puppy either because of its position or because of its size) and it is necessary to go through a cesarean section. because the puppies have too big a head to pass the cervix. Finally, as the Bulldog gets older, it is often subject to back problems and osteoarthritis because it is simply too heavy on its legs. Daily brushing is recommended. This will be an opportunity to monitor the folds on your face to avoid the irritation they can cause in certain contexts.

The English Bulldog is a hypertyped version. He is stubborn but nice; he makes a pleasant companion dog. He is a lively, bold, courageous, very balanced and trustworthy dog. Despite his imposing size and terrible appearance, he is affectionate, calm and good-natured, which makes him an excellent companion for children. It is very quiet. The Bulldog is very attached to his masters. His education must be firm. The Bulldog adapts without worry to city life if he is given the opportunity to do a little exercise from time to time.