According to Catherine Gilmartin, a certified dog trainer in Connecticut, “I absolutely love English bulldogs, but if I was trying to pick a trainable dog, they would not exactly be high on my list. They have very distinct and entertaining personalities, and they will keep you constantly laughing. However, as you may be able to tell by their overall build and demeanor, they are not exactly a whip-smart working breed. They’re more like hilarious, loving, powerful little bowling balls.”

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