The
Bulldog is a British breed of dog of mastiff type. It may also be known as the
English Bulldog or
British Bulldog. It is a medium-sized, muscular dog of around 40â55 lb (18â25 kg). They have large heads with thick folds of skin around the face and shoulders and a relatively flat face with a protruding lower jaw. The breed has significant health issues as a consequence of breeding for its distinctive appearance, including brachycephaly, hip dysplasia, heat sensitivity, and skin infections. Due to concerns about their quality of life, breeding Bulldogs is illegal in Norway and the Netherlands.