Top 20 breeds: Bulldog

Group: Utility

Average size: 31–36 cm (small)

Life expectancy: 9–11 yrs

Character: Gentle, good devoted companion, inquisitive

Amount of exercise: Minimal exercise – a couple of short walks per day

Grooming needs: Only a little grooming required

Specific requirements: Can suffer in warm environments

Suitable environment: Town or country

Can be prone to: Brachycephalic syndrome (breathing problems due to comparatively short head), hip dysplasia, heart problems (eg ventricular septal defect), keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye), entropion, skin problems

Check with the breeder for the family health history