Bulldog Physical Appearance

Wanting to get a Bulldog and want to know what is the general appearance of Bulldog or what are the common colours of a Bulldog?

Learn more about the colors, weight and height of Bulldogs from this page.


Bulldog Appearance

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Bulldog Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Bulldog, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Bulldog would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Bulldog: The Bulldog is a medium sized dog.

    Height of Bulldog:
  • 12-16 inches (31-40 cm)
  • There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown

    • Weight of Bulldog:
  • Male: 53-55 pounds (24-25 kg)
  • Female: 49-51 pounds (22-23 kg)

    The Common Colours of Bulldogs

  • Brindle & White
  • Fawn
  • Fawn & White
  • Fawn Brindle & White
  • Gray Brindle
  • Red
  • Red & White
  • Red Brindle
  • Red Brindle & White
  • White


Bulldog Appearance

Bulldog Information

The English Bulldog is a wide, medium-sized, compact dog with short legs. The body and head are massive with extra skin on both the skull and forehead falling in folds. The cheeks extend to the sides of the eyes. The muzzle is wide, short and pug with a broad, deep stop. The black nose is broad with large nostrils. The dark eyes are deep set. The rose ears are small, thin and set high on the head. The jaws are massive, very broad, and square with hanging upper lips. The teeth should have an under bite. The tail is either straight or screwed and carried low. The short, flat coat is straight, smooth and glossy. Coat colors include red brindle and other shades of brindle, solid white, solid red, fawn, fallow, piebald, pale yellow or washed-out red or white or a combination of these colors.

Despite its "sourmug," the bulldog is jovial, comical and amiable, among the most docile and mellow of dogs. It is willing to please, although it retains a stubborn streak. It is very good with children. Most are moderately friendly toward strangers. Although some can be aggressive with strange dogs, the breed is quite good with other pets.

What to do if you lose your Bulldog

If your Bulldog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Call the local vets to see if someone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Bulldog

If you find a Bulldog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Phone the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Pound near to your suburb.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet Clinic who can scan the animal’s microchip and locate the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.




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