Alpine Mastiff vs Newfoundland vs Perro de Presa Canario – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Alpine Mastiff | Newfoundland | Perro de Presa Canario |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Extinct | Working Dogs | Guard Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 538 | 36 | 439 |
Reviews | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Other Names | Alpine Molosser | Newf, Newfie, The Gentle Giant, Blackbear | Canary Catch Dog, Canarian Molosser, Presa Canario, Dogo Canario, Presa, Canary Mastiff |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Working breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. |
Breed Recognition | No set | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club | America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service |
Price | Unavailable | $1500-$2000 | $1200-$3000 |
General Appearance - Alpine Mastiff vs Newfoundland vs Perro de Presa Canario
Size | Giant | Giant | Large |
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Weight | 340-350 pounds (154-160 kg) | Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg) | 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg) |
Avg. Weight | 345 pounds (157 kg) | Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg) | 90 pounds (40.5 kg) |
Height | 35-40 inches (89-101 cm) | Male: 27-29 inches (69-74 cm), Female: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm) | 21-25 inches (55-65 cm) |
Avg. Height | 37.5 inches (95 cm) | Male: 28 inches (71.5 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm) | 23 inches (60 cm) |
Hair & Care - Alpine Mastiff vs Newfoundland vs Perro de Presa Canario
Coat | Rough | Fluffy Waterproof Thick | Smooth |
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Colors | Brindle Brown | Gray Brown White Black | Fawn Silver Brindle Red Black |
Grooming | Easy to groom: The Alpine Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Easy to groom: The Perro de Presa Canario doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Shedding Level | Alpine Mastiffs shed above average. | Newfoundlands are heavy shedders. | Perro de Presa Canarios shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Alpine Mastiff vs Newfoundland vs Perro de Presa Canario
Temperament | Friendly | Cheerful Intelligent Social Gentle Courageous Loyal Sweet | Calm Gentle Suspicious Dominant Strong Willed |
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Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Smart: Newfoundland's has great intelligence. | Average: Perro de Presa Canario's has average obedience intelligence. |
Trainability | Alpine Mastiffs are quite easy to train. | Newfoundlands are easy to train. | Perro de Presa Canarios are quite easy to train. |
Playfulness | Alpine Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. | Newfoundlands, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Perro de Presa Canarios, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Perro de Presa Canarios have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level | Alpine Mastiffs are highly affectionate dogs. | Newfoundlands are highly affectionate dogs. | Perro de Presa Canarios are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs | Alpine Mastiffs need a lot of social interaction. | Newfoundlands are a social breed. | Perro de Presa Canarios need for social interaction is average. |
Barking | Average: The Alpine Mastiff barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Newfoundland rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Perro de Presa Canario rarely barks. |
Watchdog Ability | Alpine Mastiffs are average watchdogs. | Newfoundlands are one of the best watchdogs. | Perro de Presa Canarios are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial | Alpine Mastiffs strongly protect their territory. | Newfoundlands are extremely protective guard dogs. | Perro de Presa Canarios are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Alpine Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Newfoundland has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Perro de Presa Canario has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Alpine Mastiffs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Newfoundlands have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Perro de Presa Canarios have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam | Alpine Mastiffs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Newfoundlands have average wanderlust potential. | Perro de Presa Canarios have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive | Alpine Mastiffs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Newfoundlands have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Perro de Presa Canarios have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Apartment Friendly | Alpine Mastiffs are not apartment-friendly dogs. | Newfoundlands are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Perro de Presa Canarios are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
Adaptability | Alpine Mastiffs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Newfoundlands adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Perro de Presa Canarios don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
Tolerates Being Left Alone | Alpine Mastiffs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Newfoundlands do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Fighting 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. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Alpine Mastiff vs Newfoundland vs Perro de Presa Canario
Stranger Friendly | Alpine Mastiffs are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Newfoundlands are stranger friendly dogs. | Perro de Presa Canarios are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Alpine Mastiffs are kid-friendly dogs. | Newfoundlands are very kid-friendly dogs. | Perro de Presa Canarios are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Alpine Mastiffs are cat-friendly dogs. | Newfoundlands are very cat-friendly dogs. | Perro de Presa Canarios are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Alpine Mastiffs are dog-friendly dogs. | Newfoundlands are dog-friendly dogs. | Perro de Presa Canarios are not dog-friendly. |
Office Friendly |
No Alpine Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Newfoundland is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Perro de Presa Canario is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Alpine Mastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Newfoundlands are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Perro de Presa Canarios are not the best breed for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Alpine Mastiffs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Newfoundlands are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Perro de Presa Canarios do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No Alpine Mastiffs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Newfoundlands are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Perro de Presa Canarios are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Boat Dog |
Not really Alpine Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes Newfoundland breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Not really Perro de Presa Canario breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Alpine Mastiff vs Newfoundland vs Perro de Presa Canario
Health Issues | Alpine Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs. | Very healthy dog breed. | Perro de Presa Canarios are commonly healthy dogs. |
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Health Problems | No set | Addison's Disease Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Cystinuria Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | Bloat Cryptorchidism Demodectic Mange Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hypothyroidism Luxating Patella Obsessive Compulsive Disorder |
Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 9-12 years | 9-11 years |
Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
Energy Level | Alpine Mastiffs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Newfoundlands have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Perro de Presa Canarios are high energy dogs. |
Exercise Need | Alpine Mastiffs exercise need is minimal. | Newfoundlands have an average exercise need. | Perro de Presa Canarios have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need | Alpine Mastiffs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Newfoundlands sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Perro de Presa Canarios don't need too much sleep. |
Avg. daily food consumption | 15 to 16 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. |
Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average to High. | High: The Perro de Presa Canario breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
Weather & Climate |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Alpine Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers cold weather The Newfoundland can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Stinkiness |
High The Alpine Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell. |
High The Newfoundland has a high chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Perro de Presa Canario has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Alpine Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. | The Newfoundland is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. | The Perro de Presa Canario is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Alpine Mastiff vs Newfoundland vs Perro de Presa Canario
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size | 5-12 puppies | 4-12 puppies | 7-9 puppies |
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