Non-Sporting Group

Bulldog

Bulldog is a medium dog in the Non-Sporting Group. Adult weight is 50 lb (male), 40 lb (female), height is 14–15 in, and the listed lifespan is 8–10 years. AKC describes the temperament as Friendly, Courageous, Calm.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Bulldog dog
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Lifespan8–10 years
Weight50 lb (male), 40 lb (female)
SizeMediumGroupNon-Sporting Group

Height

14–15 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 9 years is about 4.3 years shorter than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 45 lb is about 10.9 lb heavier than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is England. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.5 points below the group average of 3.5 for the Non-Sporting Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 10 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, and Tracheal Hypoplasia Radiographic Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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The verified adult weight for a Bulldog is 50 lb (male), 40 lb (female).

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