Serrano Bulldog

Also called Buldogue Serrano

Rare breedShort profile

From Southern Brazil (highlands of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina)1 2

At a glance the quick version

Weight, male31 to 40 kg2 1

Weight, female25 to 35 kg2 1

Height, male50 to 56 cm2

Height, female48 to 53 cm2

Sizelarge

very devoted to its owner

balanced guardian

agile cattle worker

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Coat and looks how to spot one

short

A compact, muscular bulldog with long, athletic muscles that hint at agility, a well-proportioned head and a short, easy coat.2 1

Coloursany colour acceptedblack and tan and brindle with white are seen2 1

Personality what they are like

A steady, even-tempered guardian that is deeply attached to its owner. It is not needlessly aggressive to people or dogs, but it takes its guarding role seriously and has a strong instinct for working cattle.2 1

Daily activity how busy a day looks

Moderate to high. A working cattle dog that also makes a good walking and running companion.1

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

Low. The short coat needs only an occasional brush.2

Home where they are happiest

Best with an experienced owner and space to move, such as a rural home or farm.1

Company who they like around

Strongly bonded to its owner and works closely with the people it lives with.2 1

The story where it all began

German, Italian and Polish settlers brought bulldog-type dogs to southern Brazil from the 19th century, and ranch hands bred them for handling cattle. Two types grew out of this, the heavier Campeiro and the lighter Serrano; after nearly disappearing by the late 1970s, the Serrano was recovered and recognised by the Brazilian kennel club in 2009.1

Fun facts for the dinner table

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Its name comes from the Portuguese word for people of the hills and mountains.2
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It is the lighter, more agile cousin of the Campeiro Bulldog, which was recognised in 2001.1
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Its possible ancestors include the Bullenbeisser, the Old English Bulldog and the Alano Español.1

Recognised by the official bits

CBKC (Brazil): Recognised as a separate breed in August 2009; not recognised by the FCI1
CBKC (Brazil): Recognised national breed2

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Serrano 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 7every year

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Buldogue serrano - Wikipedia (Portuguese) pt.wikipedia.orgused for origin, history, recognition, temperament
Serrano Bulldog - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for size, weight, colours, temperament, name

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.