Breed comparison

Bulldog vs Clumber Spaniel

How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.

4Affection with family4
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
4Openness to strangers4
4Playfulness3
3Energy level3
4Trainability4
3Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability4
3Watchdog / protective3
2Barking1
3Shedding3
3Coat grooming2
3Drooling4

The biggest differences

These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.

They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, energy level, trainability.

Which one should you choose?

Pick the Bulldog if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close. Pick the Clumber Spaniel if you want a quieter dog, you live in a smaller home or move often.

Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.

Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.

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