Friendly
Devoted
Outgoing
Confident
Optimistic
Intelligent

Active
Loving
Protective
Courageous
Friendly
Social
Tempered
Sweet
Aggressive
Trainable
Keen

Choose a Flat-Coated Retriever if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Avoid English Bulldog Terriers as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Bull Terrier and English Bulldog

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Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Fawn
Black
White
Red
Brindle

Flat-Coated Retrievers have medium-length coats.

English Bulldog Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Flat-Coated Retriever can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An English Bulldog Terrier can have a litter of 4-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Entropion
Ectropion
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Head Tremors

Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Histiocytosis

Mitral Valve Disease
Kidney Disease

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Ophthalmic Exam
Orthopedic
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Biopsies

Flat-Coated Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

English Bulldog Terriers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Flat-Coated Retriever has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

English Bulldog Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Flat-Coated Retrievers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

English Bulldog Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

English Bulldog Terriers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Flat-Coated Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

English Bulldog Terriers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Flat-Coated Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Bulldog Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Flat-Coated Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most English Bulldog Terriers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

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Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) Flat-Coated Retriever feed 3.2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 55-60 pound (25 - 27 kg) English Bulldog Terrier feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

Flat-Coated Retriever is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

English Bulldog Terrier is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

The Flat-Coated Retriever is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

English Bulldog Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

English Bulldog Terriers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

English Bulldog Terriers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Bulldog Terriers are highly friendly around strangers.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

English Bulldog Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

English Bulldog Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.