A little reason to celebrate
National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
Animal ยท April 21
A day for appreciating bulldogs, the stocky, wrinkled, famously calm dogs whose looks win admirers once they are known.
National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day falls on Wednesday, April 21, 2027. That is 176 days away.
Bulldogs have a face people remember. The wide jaw, the loose wrinkles, the short muzzle and the rolling walk add up to a dog that looks tough and is, in most homes, a gentle couch companion. The day sets out to praise exactly that face.
The breed most people picture is the English bulldog, low and broad with a pushed-in nose. The French bulldog is a smaller cousin with upright bat-like ears, and it gets plenty of love on the day too. Both tend to be affectionate, a little stubborn, and happy to nap through much of the afternoon.
That short muzzle shapes daily life. Bulldogs can struggle in heat and with hard exercise, so owners keep walks short on warm days and make sure water and shade are close by. Their wrinkles need gentle cleaning and drying so the skin folds stay comfortable. Most cannot swim well, which is why careful owners keep a close eye on them near pools.
People mark the day mostly by enjoying bulldogs as they are. Owners share photos of snoring heaps and underbites. Others visit friends with bulldogs, read about the breed, or look into rescue groups that place bulldogs in new homes.
A bulldog's snore can fill a quiet room, and many owners say they sleep better hearing it.
Ways to celebrate
- Share a favorite photo of a bulldog you know, with the owner's permission.
- Take your bulldog on a short, cool walk followed by a long nap.
- Learn how to care for a bulldog's skin folds and keep them clean.
- Look up a local bulldog rescue group and see what supplies they need.
- Ask a bulldog owner before greeting their dog, then offer a gentle hello.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, April 21 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, April 21 |
| 2028 | Friday, April 21 |
| 2029 | Saturday, April 21 |
| 2030 | Sunday, April 21 |
Also on April 21
- National Banana Day
- National Chickpea Day
- National Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day
- Administrative Professionals Day
- Big Word Day
- National Kindergarten Day
- San Jacinto Day
Categories: Animal days