We had an Olde English Bulldogge, he was beyond amazing.
It doesnt get much better for a family dog, especially a family with young kids, as they are super docile, and have patience for days. I'm not sure how active your family is, but with 3 young ones I assume you tend to stay busy. A Bulldogge can handle long walks, but doesnt require them, 15-20 minutes and they'll be completely content. If you're hikers, this is a breed you'd want to leave at home though, lol.
Purebred, you're looking at 9-12 year life span, and though many of the breathing issues you see in smaller bulldogs are not as common, the rear hips and knees can require surgeries starting at a pretty young age. Our boy had his first ruptured cruciate done at age 2, and the other at age 3. Insurance is highly recommended.
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