English Bulldog vs East European Shepherd

Compare English Bulldog and East European Shepherd side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

English Bulldog

East European Shepherd

Breed type

Purebred

Height

31 – 40 cm

62 – 72 cm

Weight

22 – 25 kg

36 – 53 kg

Life expectancy

8 – 10 years

10 – 14 years

Child friendly

5/5

3/5

Energy level

2/5

3/5

Intelligence

4/5

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

English Bulldog

Great with kids

Super smart

Medium

East European Shepherd

Giant

Summary

About English Bulldog

The English Bulldog is a compact, muscular companion with a broad chest, wrinkled face and short coat. Calm and affectionate, it bonds closely with families, often adores children, and needs gentle, moderate exercise plus careful lifelong management of breathing, skin and joint health.

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About East European Shepherd

The East European Shepherd is a large, robust working dog from the former Soviet Union, resembling a bigger, squarer German Shepherd. Loyal and protective, it needs firm, fair training, early socialisation, and plenty of structured mental and physical exercise.

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