Bull Terrier vs Bulldog
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Bulldogs.
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
49-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1862 AD
1500 AD
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
High
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
High
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
8-12 Years
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
