Comparison: Brazilian Campeiro Bulldog and English Bulldog

Brazilian Campeiro Bulldog and English Bulldog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

English Bulldog
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Brazilian Campeiro BulldogEnglish Bulldog
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originBrazilUnited Kingdom
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers49–58 cm31–40 cm
Weight–18–25 kg
Life span–8–10 years
Recognition features
  • Medium-sized, compact, muscular short-haired dog with a bulky head
  • All colours except merle
  • Calm, barks little, adaptable and brave
  • Stocky body with bowed front legs
  • Short wrinkled muzzle and wide head
  • Droopy jowls and facial folds
CoatShort, smooth coat of medium texture, neither soft nor wiry; all colours allowed except merle.Short, fine and smooth coat.
PurposeA Brazilian bulldog from the south of the country, used to catch stray cattle, as well as a guardian and companion.Originally bred for bull-baiting (now banned); today a companion with an extreme brachycephalic type.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.