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Name	Alano Espanol	Spanish Greyhound	Spanish Mastiff
Origins	Spain	Spain	Spain
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Group	Guard Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alano Perro de Toro Spanish Bulldog Spanish Alano	Galgo Spanish Galgo Spanish Greyhound	Mastín de España Mastin de Extremadura Mastin de la Mancha Mastin de Leon Mastin Espanol
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff?	Large	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff weight comparison:	75–88 pounds (34–40 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg)	Male: 185-220 pounds (90-100 kg), Female: 145-170 pounds (52-77 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	75–88 pounds (34–40 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 50.5 pounds (23 kg)	Male: 202.5 pounds (95 kg), Female: 157.5 pounds (64.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff? Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff height comparison:	Male: 23-25 inches (58 - 64 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	28-35 inches (72-88 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (58 - 64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	31.5 inches (80 cm)

Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$600-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Spanish Mastiff is a commonly available dog breed.

Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff?	Alano Espanol dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Alano Espanol dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff? Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Obedient Reliable Dominant Patient Serious	Affectionate Gentle Quiet Calm	Intelligent Affectionate Selfish Determined Noble
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Alano Espanol dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Spanish Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff?	High: Alano Espanol dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Spanish Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Spanish Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff social needs comparison:	Alano Espanol dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Alano Espanol dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Alano Espanol dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff playfulness comparison:	Average: Alano Espanols, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Spanish Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Spanish Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff?	Low to Average: The Alano Espanol rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Spanish Greyhound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Spanish Mastiff rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff?	It is not recommended to keep the Alano Espanol breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Spanish Greyhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Spanish Mastiff breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Alano Espanol dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Spanish Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Spanish Mastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alano Espanol bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spanish Greyhound bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Spanish Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Alano Espanol has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Spanish Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Spanish Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	Alano Espanol dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff?	Alano Espanols tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Spanish Greyhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Spanish Mastiffs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Heart Problems Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Obesity Dental Problems Panosteitis Joint Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Alano Espanol should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Spanish Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Spanish Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Alano Espanol, Spanish Greyhound and Spanish Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Alano Espanol: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Spanish Greyhound: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Spanish Mastiff: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Alano Espanol can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff? Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff energy level comparison:	Alano Espanol dogs are high-energy dogs.	Spanish Greyhound dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Alano Espanol dogs need a lot of exercises.	Spanish Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff?	Alano Espanol dogs don't need too much sleep.	Spanish Greyhound dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Spanish Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff?	4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Alano Espanol breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Spanish Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Spanish Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff coat comparison:	Thick	Smooth	Dense Thick Straight
Colors What are the original Alano Espanol, Spanish Greyhound and Spanish Mastiff color?	Black Tan Red Fawn Sable Yellow Brindle Wolf	Black Red White Yellow Cinnamon	Black Fawn Sable Yellow Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff? Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Alano Espanol requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Spanish Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Spanish Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff? Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or {name3 shedding:	Alano Espanol dogs are low shedders. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff?	Medium ⏺ The Alano Espanol has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Spanish Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Spanish Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Alano Espanol drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Spanish Greyhound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Spanish Mastiff drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Alano Espanol dogs are generally with other pets.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Alano Espanol dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff?	Alano Espanol dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff?	Alano Espanol dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff?	Alano Espanol dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff?	No Alano Espanol dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Spanish Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Spanish Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Alano Espanol is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Spanish Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Spanish Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Alano Espanols are usually recommended for elderly people.	Spanish Greyhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Spanish Mastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Alano Espanol or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Mastiff? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff?	Not really Alano Espanol breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Spanish Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Spanish Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Alano Espanol and Spanish Greyhound and Spanish Mastiff have?	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Alano Espanol vs Spanish Greyhound vs Spanish Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. Backwoods Bulldog Club	No data available	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service

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