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
Origins	Switzerland	Canada	Spain
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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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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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
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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