Buyer question
How long does a Bulldog live?
Our Animal Library gives the Bulldog a lifespan of 8–10 years.
Source: the Bulldog page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Bulldog in the Animal Library
The detail
Once bred for bull-baiting in England, today's Bulldog is a calm, affectionate and stubborn companion with a heavy, low build. Its flat face and body shape bring serious breathing, skin and joint problems that make health the central issue.
- Best fit
- Calm homes, cool climates
- Temperament
- Calm, friendly, stubborn
What to weigh
Bulldogs overheat easily, snore, and often need surgery for airways, eyes or skin. Most are born by C-section and the lifespan is short. Wrinkle care and weight control are daily jobs.