Hovawart
VS
Continental Bulldog
Hovawart vs Continental Bulldog
Compare Hovawart and Continental Bulldog 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
Hovawart
Continental Bulldog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 70 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
24 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
Characteristics
Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
Giant
Continental Bulldog
Great with kids
Quiet
Large
Summary
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.
About Continental Bulldog
The Continental Bulldog is a medium, athletic bulldog-type companion bred in Europe for better health and movement. It has a short, easy-care coat in many colors, a friendly, steady nature, needs regular walks and mental stimulation, and generally lives around 10–12 years.
Similar breeds
More breeds
