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Most English Bulldogs reach their adult height at around a year old, and keep filling out for a few months more.
The AKC says medium-size puppies reach adult size at around 12 months, with its growth chart reaching 100% by 15 months.
It also says height stops when the growth plates close, while muscle and body fat carry on developing. The VCA puts the maturity of medium breeds at about 9 to 12 months.
Every dog is different, so ask your vet whether your puppy’s growth looks right.
This page is general information, not veterinary advice.
How Big Does An English Bulldog Get?
The AKC says Bulldogs weigh 40–50 pounds (about 18–23 kg) and stand about 15 inches (about 38 cm) tall. Individual dogs vary, and a healthy weight depends on your dog’s build, so ask your vet what is right for yours.
Growth In Three Stages
- Birth to about 8 weeks: puppies stay with their mother and litter, and learn social skills. Do not take a puppy home before the breeder says it is ready, and ask about the parents’ health.
- About 3 to 6 months: puppies are bigger and more independent, and need house training, socialisation and gentle, reward-based training. The RSPCA recommends reward-based training, and Dogs Trust says puppies should not be left alone for long. Be patient and consistent.
- About 6 months to a year: height levels off at around a year. Muscle and body fat keep developing, so keep feeding controlled and your bulldog lean.
Feeding A Growing Bulldog
The AKC says a fit, leaner puppy is better than a chubby one, so measure portions and ask your vet how much your puppy needs.
The VCA says to switch from puppy to adult food gradually over 7 to 14 days (about 10% adult food on the first day, increasing daily), slowing down if you see loose stools, vomiting or reduced appetite, and that your vet can help you judge when your puppy is mature. For a medium breed such as the Bulldog, that is usually around 9 to 12 months, but ask your vet rather than relying on a date.
The Hill’s Science Diet Puppy listing describes a puppy food with balanced minerals for growing bones and teeth, DHA from fish oil, an antioxidant blend and high-quality protein. We list it as an example, not a recommendation; ask your vet which food suits your puppy.
Hill’s Science Diet Puppy Dry FoodA puppy food with DHA from fish oil, an antioxidant blend and balanced minerals for growing bones and teeth, according to the listing. It is an example, not a recommendation, so ask your vet which food suits your puppy.Check price on AmazonAffiliate link — Dog Fluffy may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.Keeping An English Bulldog Healthy As It Grows
Short walks suit Bulldogs best, according to the AKC, and Bulldogs handle heat poorly, so keep exercise gentle and cool. Puzzle and treat toys give mental exercise on days you cannot go out; count the treats in the daily food.
The Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Tornado puzzle listing describes an intermediate (level 2) puzzle, 9.8 inches (about 25 cm) across, where the dog moves rotating layers to reach hidden treats. Use it with supervision.
Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Tornado PuzzleA level 2 treat puzzle about 25 cm across, where your dog turns rotating layers to reach hidden treats. Supervise play and count the treats in the daily food.Check price on AmazonAffiliate link — Dog Fluffy may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.Final Thoughts
An English Bulldog is usually near its adult height by a year and may fill out for a few months after that. Keep your puppy lean, switch foods gradually, and talk to your vet about growth.
