Comparison: English Bulldog and Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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

English Bulldog
Photo: Nancy Wong, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Photo: Gemma Longman, CC BY 2.0, source
English BulldogStaffordshire Bull Terrier
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers31–40 cm36–41 cm
Weight18–25 kg11–17 kg
Life span8–10 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Stocky body with bowed front legs
  • Short wrinkled muzzle and wide head
  • Droopy jowls and facial folds
  • Small muscular dog with a broad head and pronounced cheeks
  • Short coat in various colours including brindle
  • About 36-41 cm tall
CoatShort, fine and smooth coat.Short smooth coat, various colours.
PurposeOriginally bred for bull-baiting (now banned); today a companion with an extreme brachycephalic type.Developed in Staffordshire, England, from bulldog and terrier stock for dog fighting, later a family dog.

Breed page: English Bulldog · Breed page: Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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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.