Searching for Maine English Bulldog puppies for sale?
As a premier English Bulldog breeder, Bruiser Bulldogs has proudly matched exceptional bulldogs with devoted families across the Pine Tree State for over fifteen years. Our dedicated breeding program in Indiana specializes in producing robust, well-adjusted healthy English Bulldogs that excel as family companions. We personally deliver from our Indiana home to ensure your new puppy arrives safely to you.
Our Reviews
Dani W.
We adopted our sweet Willow in December of 2023 from Bruiser Bulldogs after losing our frenchie due to severe health issues. We did lots and lots of research and one of the things we noticed was the love and care Erica and Mitch put into each one of their bulldogs and their litters, and their dedication to maintaining healthy happy bulldogs was enough for us to call. Here we are almost 2 years later and she’s the funniest, sweetest, athletic, most loyal, and more importantly, the HEALTHIEST bulldog we’ve ever met. Our vet has even said she’s never seen a healthier, cleaner English bulldog in all her years. We can’t wait to adopt our next one. 10/10, if you’re looking for a new addition to your family, Bruiser Bulldogs is the only way to go.
Lisa K.
Bruiser Bulldogs breeds a well balanced bulldog with best breathing, hips and size. An overall healthy structure helps Bruiser Bulldogs enjoy their lives almost as much as we owners enjoy them. Owner of many over the years, our Johnny Legend is remarkably special.
Kimberly M.
Getting my Mason from Bruiser Bulldogs was one of the best decisions we've ever made! From the very beginning, the experience was professional, caring, and full of support. Our pup is not only adorable but also incredibly well-socialized, healthy, and full of personality. You can tell Bruiser Bulldogs puts real love and attention into their breeding program.
They were transparent, helpful, and answered all of our questions along the way. It’s clear they truly care about the well-being of their dogs—not just while they’re in their care, but for their whole lives.
Our bulldog has brought so much joy to our home and we constantly get compliments on how beautiful and sweet he is. If you're looking for a reputable, ethical, and loving breeder, we highly recommend Bruiser Bulldogs.
Thank you for helping us complete our family!
Deb C.
Love Bruiser Bulldogs. Cass (Mindy) is almost 8! She is the love of our family! She's healthy, plays hard, smart, and just so sweet!! Love the care put into their breeding process. Their love of the breed shines through! Highly recommend!!
Tracey M.
high quality, healthy bulldog ! Bruiser Bulldog is the Breeder to trust! They are responsible Breeders, who care about the long term health of their bulldogs. Their way of socializing and caring for their puppies is like no other. They exceeded our expectations with the quality of their dogs. Our Rocco who is now 11 and 1/2 has unbelievable temperament , very athletic built and breathing is nothing like any other bulldogs we have owned. He fit right into our lives and was the best addition to our family. We couldn’t be any happier with him!
Christina V.
A Forever Grateful Bulldog Mama
Our sweet girl Rizzo just turned 5, and not a day goes by that I don’t thank Bruiser Bulldogs for bringing her into our lives. From the moment we first connected with them, it was clear that this breeder wasn’t just about dogs, they’re about family.
Rizzo has been everything we hoped for in an English Bulldog — affectionate, loyal, goofy, and full of personality (and yes, snoring included!). She’s incredibly healthy, with strong genetics and a gentle temperament that makes her the perfect mix of cuddly companion and stubborn little queen.
Bruiser Bulldogs provided top-tier care, clear communication, and transparency throughout the adoption process. They truly raise their pups in a loving environment, and it shows in every wrinkle and wiggle of our Rizzo.
If you’re looking for a reputable, compassionate, and responsible bulldog breeder, one who genuinely puts the dogs first, Bruiser Bulldogs is it. Our family is better because of Rizzo, and we’ll forever be proud members of the Bruiser Bulldog family.
— Christina K. & Rizzo 🐾
Jessie D.
For anyone looking for a healthy, athletic, family bulldog, look no further. Bruiser Bulldogs are truly making this breed healthier and not breeding for the overly wrinkly unhealthy look. We have been so impressed with our Stella’s disposition and health and athleticism. Our vet has continued to be impressed with how healthy she is. No breathing issues whatsoever. She lives in Florida with our frenchie, boxer, and Scottish fold and is a great member of the pack. She is truly apart of the family and we couldn’t life without her. We will 100% get another bulldog from bruiser when we are ready for another one.
Collyn N.
We have had our Bruiser Bulldog, Jackson for 5 years and he is the picture of health and personality! His breathing is wonderful. He is very athletic and is often mistaken for a puppy! He has no allergies or other common bulldog ailments. He is the best thing to happen to our family and we couldn’t love him more! My mom has his sister who is from the same liter and she is also extremely healthy! I could not recommend Bruiser Bulldogs enough if you want HEALTHY bulldogs! Thank you guys so much!
Gretchen D.
We love our Bruiser Bulldog Josh Allen. He is two and a half years old and loves being active and social. I always get compliments on how healthy and athletic he is. People are shocked when he races around the dog park or runs into Lake Michigan from the beach.
We are a certified dog therapy team and Josh is great with kids at schools. Super calm and doesn’t mind a lot of noise and action.
Highly recommend Bruiser if you have always dreamed of a bulldog like me!
Sam N.
We had an excellent experience with Bruiser! It was important to us to get a puppy from a loving and ethical breeder and we certainly found that with bruiser. We also appreciated all of the resources that they provided as well as the socializing they do with their puppies.
Our girl is a year old now and a very happy and healthy.
Madi R.
Such a great experience working with them! Process was easy, professional and you can tell they have such a passion for these precious babies. Our sweet Georgia is absolutely perfect!
Shonna R.
We have had an excellent experience with Bruiser Bulldog. They are very professional breeders. We got our puppy back at the end of Aug 2024 Kitty is an amazing puppy❤️ .
Belinda B.
Highly recommend Bruiser Bulldogs! We love our puppy Mack! Such an easy adoption process and great folks to work with!
Skyler R.
I always wanted a English Bulldog but they have major health issues.
After doing my research about breeders I found Brusier Bulldogs. They focus on health. So when I got the call I flew out that weekend to meet my doggo. Once I received my Bruiser Bulldog i fall in love! She is well behaved. Great personality And excellent health!
Brusier Bulldogs thank you for giving me an excellent addition to the family!
Seth R.
Hey guys, I wanted to thank you again for everything. Meredith has been an amazing addition to our family. She has been so good with being in her create and using the yard to go to the bathroom. Everywhere I bring her people melt over her. Best of all, she loves our kids and makes them so happy. if anyone in my town ever wants a bulldog, we will make sure it's from you guys. We also went to the vet yesterday and the appointment was great. She's perfectly healthy! If you ever buy a Bulldog, don't look anywhere else. Bruiser Bulldog is the absolute best! Thank you again!!!
Kim S.
We got our sweet babies from Bruisers Bulldogs 5 and 3 years ago. Our vet says they are the healthiest bulldogs he has ever seen. Winston and Gwen have brought nothing but pure joy to our lives since the day they each came home. We love them endlessly.
Jessica B.
We had such an amazing experience at Bruiser Bulldogs! They've been so friendly, responsive and helpful. We love that they breed English Bulls with their health as the main priority, not just their looks, that was the main reason we chose them. And we love our bull so much! He's such a good boy and is so well behaved, most of the time 😉
Kelly M.
I knew I wanted an English bulldog but had no experience or knowledge raising one. I am so thankful that in my google search of breeders, I came across Bruiser Bulldogs. In my research of getting to know the breed, I did find how they have so many ailments and a lot of breeders breed for the looks. When I read Bruiser Bulldogs mission of breeding for health, I KNEW they were the right people! We have had our Rosie Posie for a year and a half now and she is just the best. Erica still answers my questions (such as best joint supplements, and so on) and is so kind and gracious. When we first took Rosie to our vet, they said she was the best looking English bulldog they have seen. When they tested her blood, they also said they were amazed by how healthy her blood markers are. I am so grateful to Bruiser bulldogs and their mission. They will be part of our family and will always be who we go to when we get an English bulldog!
Caroline F.
Four years ago we got our first bulldog(Bailey-Elizabeth) from Mitch and Erica, they were so wonderful to deal with and so very knowledgeable about the breed. A year later we were blessed with her biological brother(Bentley/Timothy), we haven't had any health issues and our vet raves about how perfect they both are. They were both graduates of Ellie's School of Socialization. We are going to be getting another soon, we just love them so very much. Thank you Bruiser Bulldogs for making our family complete!!🥰Brian and Caroline Donnelly
Stacie F.
We patiently (not really!) waited for our little girl! It’s obvious Mitch and Erica have a passion for this breed, which is why we chose them as a breeder. They made the adoption process very easy and answered all of our questions. We got nothing but great feedback from her first vet visit. We are only 3 weeks in and cannot imagine life without her 💗💕 We wanted a puppy based on personality and Erica was spot on! We are so thankful for Mitch and Erica trusting us with one of their babies.
Arthur G.
What a fantastic experience! We had our puppy delivered to Maine and couldn't be more pleased. Erica's personality matching process helped us find our ideal companion. Our boy has brought endless joy and entertainment to our household.
Eleanor M.
We had our puppy delivered right to Maine and what a perfect match! Erica's personality testing is remarkably insightful and accurate. Our little girl arrived well-trained and socialized. The love she puts into raising these dogs is evident in everything.
Glenn H.
What a fantastic experience! We had our puppy delivered to Maine and couldn't be more pleased. Erica's personality matching process helped us find our ideal companion. Our boy has brought endless joy and entertainment to our household.
Catherine R.
We had our puppy delivered right to Maine and what a perfect match! Erica's personality testing is remarkably insightful and accurate. Our little girl arrived well-trained and socialized. The love she puts into raising these dogs is evident in everything.
Michael A.
Bruiser Bulldogs Gave Us the Perfect Family Dog Living in Augusta, we spent months researching before choosing Bruiser Bulldogs. We had Moose delivered to our home, and he's been everything we hoped for! The delivery was smooth and Moose arrived well-socialized and healthy. At 8 months old, he's perfect - breathing freely even during Maine's humid summers, and loving the snow. The guidance from Bruiser Bulldogs has been invaluable. Couldn't have asked for better!
Rebecca T.
Our Bruiser Bulldog Handles Maine Winters Like a Champ! We had our Bear delivered from Bruiser Bulldogs to our home in Portland, and he's been amazing from day one! The delivery was professional and Bear arrived as a happy, confident puppy. He's now 10 months old and absolutely thriving in Maine's climate. Despite our harsh winters and coastal humidity, he breathes perfectly. Our vet in the Old Port is constantly impressed by his health. Erica's ongoing support has been wonderful - Bruiser Bulldogs really cares!
Sharon P.
Worth the Journey - Bruiser Bulldogs is Exceptional! We flew from Bangor to Indiana to pick up our girl, Maple. Meeting the Wysong family and touring their home was eye-opening. Seeing their adult bulldogs running freely without breathing issues convinced us immediately. Maple is now 2 years old and incredibly healthy. She loves hiking Acadia trails with us and handles Maine weather beautifully. Our Bangor vet says she's the best example of a healthy bulldog they've seen!
Todd B.
Bruiser Bulldogs: Where Health Meets Happiness Had our sweet Bella delivered from Bruiser Bulldogs to Lewiston seven months ago. The delivery process was flawless and professional. Bella arrived as a confident, playful puppy ready to join our family. She's thriving here - no breathing issues despite Maine's temperature extremes. Her energy is endless! Erica from Bruiser Bulldogs has been amazing with continued support. Best decision we ever made!
Jessica M.
Our Bruiser Bulldog is Maine's Healthiest! We had our Duke delivered from Bruiser Bulldogs to our home in South Portland last spring. The experience was exceptional from start to finish - professional delivery and a perfectly healthy, well-socialized puppy. Duke is now 14 months old and the picture of health. He breathes beautifully, loves playing at Willard Beach, and has adapted perfectly to coastal Maine life. Our vet is always impressed by his structure. When fellow dog owners ask about him, we proudly share our Bruiser Bulldogs story!
Our Delivery or Pickup Options
Delivery: One of our family friends can drive your new pup directly to your home
Home Pickup: You are welcome to fly to our Indiana home for pickup
Who We Are
Recognized as a top bulldog breeder in the country with over fifteen years of experience
We are highly reviewed by our past adopters – 4.8 star average on our Google review average
Uniquely known for providing families with our healthy and highly functional English Bulldogs
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Bulldogs are unique- Our goal is to prep our adopters with as much bulldog knowledge as possible
We have one of the largest collections of bulldog specific education on the internet
Health Tested Parents
We do personality testing to ensure that each puppy is a good match for their family
Health screening focuses on: Trachea, Nostrils, Palate, Eyes, Hips, Heart, and Tail
Head to Tail Puppy Examination
Performed by our licensed veterinarian
Customized Personality Profiling
We do personality testing to ensure that each puppy is a good match for their family
Personal Follow-Up After Puppy Goes Home
We are fully invested in supporting our adopters during the critical transition period
Each of Our Puppies Come With:
-AKC Registration from “Bred With Heart AKC Breeder”
-Bag of puppy food
-Internal parasite prevention
-Blanket that has been with their litter
-First puppy grooming
-Starter toys
-Fully up to date on vaccinations
Adoption Process for Our Maine Adopters
Through years of experience we have developed a tried and true adoption process devoted to matching the correct puppy with their adopter family. We are strong advocates of thoroughly understanding the adopter family dynamic and preferences and guiding each family in the selection process. Successful adoptions are never accidents and ensuring the bulldog puppy and their family are compatible matches is essential.
Steps of Our Adoption Process
1. First Email and Then Verbal Interview– Questionnaires for adoption have been the common method for dog breeders when reviewing potential adopters, though we’ve come to understand their drawbacks through experience. Most people seeking adoption, whether genuinely suitable or not, can easily formulate the “right” responses on paper. Proper assessment calls for a more individualized approach that surpasses what any predetermined questionnaire can deliver. This is why, as respected English Bulldog breeders, we emphasize authentic conversations over the phone with our potential families. During our conversation, we’ll investigate topics such as your daily lifestyle, family environment, past pet history, and your desires for a furry friend to gauge whether one of our Bruiser Bulldogs would excel in your household.
2. Deposit – We require a non-refundable $500 deposit to join our wait list for the next English Bulldog puppy available.
3. Choosing your English Bulldog Puppy – When an adopter reaches the top of our wait list, we initiate the puppy selection process. Before making any decisions, we’ll provide photos of all available English Bulldog puppies along with detailed phone discussions about each pup’s unique temperament and characteristics (our personality assessment process is outlined below). We’ll guide you through each candidate’s special traits, behavioral patterns, and individual quirks, ensuring you understand their compatibility with your lifestyle. Because the final choice rests completely with your family, we’re committed to supplying knowledgeable advice and support to build your selection confidence.
*English Bulldog Puppy Personality Assessment – Creating harmonious relationships between our bulldogs and their forever families requires detailed understanding of each puppy’s individual behavioral profile. Through observation and evaluation, we identify each puppy’s unique personality markers, social tendencies, and compatibility characteristics. This comprehensive evaluation process cannot be rushed and requires puppies to reach 4-5 weeks of age before we can accurately assess their distinct personalities. While some adopters prefer to select their puppy as early as 2 weeks old, we respectfully decline these requests. Early selection without proper temperament evaluation is counterproductive and can lead to mismatched pairings, as adopters would be choosing their English Bulldog companion without understanding their future pet’s true nature and needs.
4. Puppy Prep – Following the successful match between an adopter and one of our English Bulldog puppies, we begin our thorough puppy preparation and education process. Each adopter is provided with support training and preparation resources specifically created to help your bulldog thrive in Maine’s distinctive climate. For our Maine adopters, we offer flexible arrangement options including our puppy delivery service, where a member of our family will bring your new pup directly to your home. Other adopters prefer to visit our home for pickup. We support both options. Whether connecting through picking up in person or detailed planning over the phone, we maintain our dedication to supporting your success as English Bulldog owners.
FAQs
Puppy Prep Questions
All Bruiser Bulldog pups come with AKC registration paperwork, up to date vaccination and deworming records, veterinary medical records, a care package – toys, puppy food, puppy care manual, and a blanket from the litter.
Absolutely! Your pup will be vet checked and up to date on all vaccinations and dewormings.
No, your pup will be introduced to crate training and basic commands. Bulldog puppies are not able to fully grasp potty training concepts until around the 11 week time frame.
We let our pups go at 11 weeks. We like to keep our puppies a little longer than most breeders. We feel that Bulldog pups benefit from staying longer with their mom and littermates from a social and nutritional standpoint.
An initial vet check needs to be completed within 3 business days of arrival. This requires some planning on the adopters part before pickup or delivery.
Yes, we do! You can check out all of our nutrition advice here.
All Bruiser Bulldog pups come with AKC registration paperwork, up to date vaccination and deworming records, veterinary medical records, a care package – toys, puppy food, puppy care manual, and a blanket from the litter.
Absolutely! Your pup will be vet checked and up to date on all vaccinations and dewormings.
No, your pup will be introduced to crate training and basic commands. Bulldog puppies are not able to fully grasp potty training concepts until around the 11 week time frame.
We let our pups go at 11 weeks. We like to keep our puppies a little longer than most breeders. We feel that Bulldog pups benefit from staying longer with their mom and littermates from a social and nutritional standpoint.
An initial vet check needs to be completed within 3 business days of arrival. This requires some planning on the adopters part before pickup or delivery.
Yes, we do! You can check out all of our nutrition advice here.
Delivery and Pickup Questions
Bruiser Bulldogs is located in Northern Indiana where we have resided our entire lives.
Yes, we offer a puppy delivery service where one of our family members personally delivers to your home. We follow all state and USDA regulated transportation standards to safely deliver your pup to you.
Yes, we absolutely love when adopters pick up in person. We will go over your puppy package and make sure you are completely comfortable when you are at our house.
We are able to deliver to any city in Maine. These include Bangor, Lewiston, and South Portland. If you are an adopter located near Maine we can accommodate delivery to you.
We require a deposit to join our waitlist or to reserve a specific bulldog pup. Final payment is made at pickup or delivery.
Adopter Support Questions
All of our puppies are vet checked at Auburn Hills Animal Hospital or Lagrange Vet Clinic here in Indiana. We register all of our pups through the AKC purebred registry. We are active “Bred With Heart” AKC awarded breeders, we follow all state and USDA protocol for safely transporting and delivering our puppies.
Upon arrival, we will personally check up with a phone call and go over the care package and puppy manual. If you have any questions – we pride ourselves in supporting our adopters with any bulldog related advice. We want to make sure you are completely comfortable with the care of your puppy.
English Bulldogs are a unique breed. We have extensive experience with bulldog specific medical questions and can often provide top tier bulldog related advice based on our dedication to the breed. Our veterinary advisor team gives us VIP level service and is always able to offer additional advice if requested.
Yes, we have extensive training and experience in nutrition, behavioral and training related questions. Here are some helpful articles.
Yes! It is very important to our vision to always stay within AKC registered purebred bloodlines. We will provide AKC records and paperwork that allows you to register your pup once you adopt.
We prefer to use email to address the majority of adopter questions. During medical emergencies we love to jump on a phone call and provide guidance.
Maine Specific Advice From A Lifelong Bulldog Breeder
Top Vet: Maine Veterinary Medical Center (Scarborough, ME)
They are highly experienced with flat-faced breeds. They offer internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, advanced surgery, and critical care. They are known for compassionate, detailed communication and strong focus on bulldog airway health (BOAS).
Top Bulldog Trainer: Happy Hounds Dog Training (Southern Maine)
Happy Hounds Dog Training is led by Megan, whose nurturing style is praised by bulldog owners. They offer day training, board-and-train, and private sessions, with daily report cards and videos—ideal for breed-specific needs.
1. Water Cruises & Beach Days
– Casco Bay Lines ferry (Portland)
– Gooch’s Beach (Kennebunk) – Seasonal beach access: dogs allowed early/late in summer, all day off-season
2. Pet-Friendly Attractions
– Seashore Trolley Museum (Kennebunkport) – World’s largest electric railway museum; leashed pups can ride trolleys and explore exhibits
– Boothbay Railway Village – Historic steam train rides, vintage village, and indoor access for leashed dogs
Greetings From The Wysongs!
Northern Indiana based, Bruiser Bulldogs offers purebred English Bulldog Puppies for sale to loving adopters seeking to find a higher quality English Bulldog. As English Bulldog breeders, Mitch and Erica Wysong have dedicated themselves to a lifelong journey of changing the culture and societal pressures of poor breeding practices within the English Bulldog Community.
Mitch and Erica believe in producing a healthy English Bulldog puppy first and foremost. Through years of research and development, Bruiser Bulldogs is leading a new movement away from the overdone, wrinkled bulldog that has been long plagued by health problems. By embracing a healthier, more athletic look they are able to ensure that each and every English Bulldog Puppy for sale by Bruiser Bulldogs is supported by a platform of health tested, clean genetics.
Upon adoption, each family that takes on the responsibility of a Bruiser Bulldog enters into an active and vibrant communal family of bulldog owners. Mitch and Erica believe it is their responsibility to provide emotional and mental support for the lifetime of each and every English Bulldog puppy they produce. To ensure the success of every adoption, Bruiser Bulldogs will always be committed to helping Bruiser Bulldog adopters care for their English Bulldogs to the best of their ability.
