Bronson
5 years • Male • Old English Bulldog
There are 2 British Bulldogs looking for a new home in and around Stroud right now, listed by Cheltenham Animal Shelter. British Bulldogs here are dogs listed as British, English or Old English Bulldogs, including crosses. French Bulldogs have their own page.
All 2 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Stroud, in places such as Cheltenham. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Stroud.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
2 British Bulldogs are listed in or around Stroud today, all with one rescue. All 2 are male. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.
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| Breed group | Utility |
|---|---|
| Size | Medium |
| Weight (breed standard) | Dogs 25 kg, bitches 23 kg |
| Exercise | Up to 1 hour a day |
| Size of home | Small house with a small or medium garden |
| Grooming | Once a week |
| Coat | Short (sheds) |
| Lifespan | Under 10 years |
The Royal Kennel Club calls the breed simply the Bulldog, and describes it as "the iconic British breed symbolising the spirit of the country". Its breed page says the Bulldog "is a calm, affectionate breed that thrives on human company", with a temperament that is "typically gentle and good natured". It says Bulldogs can be strong willed and respond better to short, positive training than to firm correction.
Sources (checked 30 September 2026)
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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.
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As of 8 November 2026, 2 British Bulldogs are listed for adoption in and around Stroud on LocalPetFinder, from Cheltenham Animal Shelter. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Stroud, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
As of 8 November 2026, Cheltenham Animal Shelter (at Cheltenham, about 17 miles away): 2. The newest was added on 4 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
With the rescue that has the dog. Today the British Bulldogs on this page are with Cheltenham Animal Shelter (2). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.
The Royal Kennel Club lists the Bulldog's lifespan as under 10 years, while Dogs Trust says typically 10 or more. The Royal Kennel Club asks breeders to have dogs' breathing graded for BOAS and their eyes tested. Ask the rescue what vet checks this dog has had.
Yes, according to The Royal Kennel Club, which says the breed's low energy and adaptability suit smaller homes, including flats, provided the dog is not left alone for long periods.
It depends on the dog, not the breed. None of the 2 British Bulldogs listed in and around Stroud is marked by its rescue as able to live with children today. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.
The British Bulldogs listed in and around Stroud today are with Cheltenham Animal Shelter at Cheltenham, about 17 miles away (2); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every British Bulldog on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 2 British Bulldogs listed in and around Stroud today are with Cheltenham Animal Shelter at Cheltenham, about 17 miles away (2), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. If you searched "british bulldog puppies for sale Stroud", the British Bulldogs here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.
Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 2 British Bulldogs listed in and around Stroud today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Cheltenham Animal Shelter at Cheltenham, about 17 miles away (2). Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.
Not right now: none of the 2 listed in and around Stroud is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.
Not right now: none of the 2 listed in and around Stroud is aged 7 or over by its listed age. Older British Bulldogs do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.
As of 8 November 2026, the British Bulldogs listed in and around Stroud are with Cheltenham Animal Shelter at Cheltenham, about 17 miles away (2). You can also see British Bulldogs across England. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.
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