Thank you HungryBear, for your reply, appreciated. I may be reading into ins too much....
I had read up on the Passport side of things which is all pretty straight forward, I then came across a classification for dangerous dogs! Based on shape size and weight and as my dog fits that criteria ( although is the soppiest friendliest dog) I didn't want to pay 250 ps to find out we still couldn't bring him. I will check with Defra first...and hopefully we can bring him with us if possible. I also need to check if he'd be ok as Bulldogs are not too good with the heat.. Would have to walk him early and late in the day...

thanks again, Jan