Breed comparison
Bulldog vs Sussex Spaniel
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Bulldog
4Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
4Openness to strangers3
4Playfulness4
3Energy level3
4Trainability4
3Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability4
3Watchdog / protective3
2Barking3
3Shedding3
3Coat grooming3
3Drooling3
The biggest differences
These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.
They score the same on good with young children, good with other dogs, playfulness, energy level, trainability, mental stimulation needs.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Bulldog if you want a quieter dog. Pick the Sussex Spaniel if 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.