At a glance the quick version
FCI standard gives about 30 kg for males and 25 kg for females; Wikipedia gives 25-30 kg.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, smooth
A compact, muscular, medium-sized bulldog with a short, flat, glossy coat and a more athletic, longer-legged build than the English Bulldog.32
Personality what they are like
A confident, attentive and friendly dog that is neither timid nor pushy. It is a cheerful family companion with a steady nature.32
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Moderately active: daily walks and play keep it fit, and it has more stamina than many bulldog types.32
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Minimal: weekly brushing, wiping any facial folds, regular nail trims and ear checks.3
Home where they are happiest
Adapts well to house or flat life with daily outings; like other short-coated dogs it appreciates shade in hot weather.3
Company who they like around
Made as a family and companion dog, it thrives on close contact with its people.3
The story where it all began
Swiss breeder Imelda Angehrn, who had bred Bulldogs since 1966, began crossing English Bulldogs with the Olde English Bulldogge in 2001 to create a lighter, more agile bulldog. The Swiss Kennel Club recognised the breed in 2004, and it gained provisional FCI recognition in 2022.231
Fun facts for the dinner table
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Fans often call the breed simply the 'Conti'.2
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The breed needed eight independent bloodlines before it could be put forward for FCI recognition, a goal reached by 2017.2
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It is one of the newest breeds on the FCI list, accepted provisionally in 2022.1
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The breed was designed to look closer to the original, older bulldog type.3
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Provisionally accepted 30.03.2022, standard no. 369, Group 2 Section 2.1 Molossoid, mastiff type, without working trial; standard dated 11.02.2026.1
- Swiss Kennel Club (SKG)
- Recognised nationally in September 2004.2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Continental bulldog. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkevery 2 weeks
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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- FCI nomenclature: Continental Bulldog fci.beused for recognition status and dates
- Wikipedia: Continental bulldog en.wikipedia.orgused for history, national recognition, weight, fun facts
- FCI Standard N° 369 Continental Bulldog fci.beused for size, coat, colours, temperament, purpose
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.