When their bull fighting days ended, fanciers of the breed worked to breed out the ferociousness that had made them tenacious bull fighters. Now, they are considered a courageous but not vicious breed. The Bulldog is also commonly used in advertising, watch for it on commercials or your favorite program. No trimming or clipping required with this short-haired breed. The Bulldog has a peaceful demeanor and does not bark, but still makes an excellent watchdog.
Bulldogs are good with other pets, but sometimes aggressive with strange dogs.
Sensitive and responds to obedience training that does not include hitting or jerking. High memory capacity. They are good with children and a good choice for the novice owner. Surgery may be required to fix these. The extremely short tail of the bulldog can predispose some of them to have spinal cord disorders near the tail end of the spinal cord.