Q&A for How to Identify an English Bulldog

A bulldog's ears sit high on the dog's head and fall to the sides of the head.

It's possible and not too uncommon for bulldogs to have two different colored ears, such as black and white.

English bulldogs have screwed tails rather than curled tails. Screw tails are described as naturally short tails twisted in a spiral formation, while curled tails are typically longer and curled over the back or side. If an English bulldog has a curled tail, this is likely the result of mixed breeding.

English bulldogs' nails are typically trimmed to be short and stubby, but most dogs have curved nails if the nails grow long enough. If a dog's nails are getting to this point, they should be trimmed.

A mix between an English bulldog and a French bulldog, also called a Free-lance bulldog, may have ears that resemble those of either parent, meaning they may have floppy ears or ears that are carried erect.