English Bulldog
VS
Portuguese Podengo
English Bulldog vs Portuguese Podengo
Compare English Bulldog and Portuguese Podengo 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
Portuguese Podengo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
31 – 40 cm
55 – 70 cm
Weight
22 – 25 kg
20 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 10 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
English Bulldog
Great with kids
Super smart
Medium
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
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.
About Portuguese Podengo
Ancient Portuguese hunting dog in three sizes (small, medium, large) and two coats (smooth or wire). Lean, athletic and alert, it’s lively, clever and affectionate. Needs substantial exercise, positive training, and mental stimulation, but is generally robust and long‑lived.
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