Types of Bulldogs

There are actually several different types of bulldogs. Many people assume there is just one type of bulldog but there are actual there different breeds that go by that name. These breeds are the American, the French, and the English bulldog. As you will learn these breeds are very different from each other despite similar sounding names.

English Bulldog

This is the classic bulldog that most people are referring to when they talk about bulldogs. This bulldog originated in England and has a large broad head and a wide stance with short legs. It comes in a variety of coat colors and the adult weighs about 50 pounds. Their ears droop over slightly at the tips.

French Bulldog

The French bulldog is believed to have been derived from the English bulldogs. It is believed that over two hundred years ago, lace workers from England went to France looking for work. When they went to France they took bulldog runts with them.

Eventually the French fell in love with this smaller version of the bulldog and it took off in popularity. The most unique feature of the French bulldog is the "bat like" ears. The ears are wide at the base and come to a point quickly. The ears are short so they stand up, as opposed to those of the English bulldog which droop over. The French bulldog weighs at most 28 pounds, which is half the size of the English bulldog.

The French bulldog used to be a very fashionable dog to be seen with. Everyone from French prostitutes to the Russian royal family owned this type of bulldog.

American Bulldog

The American bulldog is the largest of the three types and there are acutely two different American bulldogs, the Johnson type and the Scott type. They are named after the breeders who developed them.

This bulldog is the most athletic one. It has much longer legs, a narrower head, a more athletic body than the English.

American bulldogs weigh anywhere between 70 to 125 pounds, and stand 20 to 28 inches tall at the shoulders.

In summary the American is larger than the English, which is larger than the French bulldog.

As you can see there are three different types of bulldogs, the English, the French, and the American. Each one has unique features that make it stand out from the crowd. So the next time anyone talks about bulldogs, ask them to be more specific about which one they are referring to.