English Bulldog

Hovawart

English Bulldog vs Hovawart

Compare English Bulldog and Hovawart 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

Hovawart

Breed type

Purebred

Height

31 – 40 cm

58 – 70 cm

Weight

22 – 25 kg

25 – 50 kg

Life expectancy

8 – 10 years

10 – 14 years

Child friendly

5/5

4/5

Energy level

2/5

4/5

Intelligence

4/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

4/5

Characteristics

English Bulldog

Great with kids

Super smart

Medium

Hovawart

Great with kids

High energy

Super smart

Low grooming

Protective

Easy to train

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 Hovawart

Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.

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