Argentine Dogo vs Alano Espanol vs Boerboel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Argentine Dogo	Alano Espanol	Boerboel
Origins	Argentina	Spain	South Africa
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Group	Guard Dogs	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	390	466	124
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Other Names	Argentine Dog, Argentine Mastiff	Spanish Alano, Spanish Bulldog, Alano, Perro de Toro	South African Boerboel, South African Mastiff
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club Federacion Cinologica Argentina	Dog Registry of America Inc. Backwoods Bulldog Club	American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
Price	$2800-$5000	$600-$800	$1500-$2000

General Appearance - Argentine Dogo vs Alano Espanol vs Boerboel

Size	Large	Large	Large Giant
Weight	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	75–88 pounds (34–40 kg)	154-200 pounds (70-90 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	75–88 pounds (34–40 kg)	177 pounds (80 kg)
Height	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (58 - 64 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm)	Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 24 inches (58 - 64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58 cm)	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm)

Hair & Care - Argentine Dogo vs Alano Espanol vs Boerboel

Coat	Fine	Thick	Dense Shiny Smooth
Colors	White	Tan Fawn Sable Yellow Brindle Red Wolf Black	Brindle Cream Reddish Brown Red Tawny
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Argentine Dogo doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Alano Espanol requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Argentine Dogos shed moderately.	Alano Espanols are low shedders.	Boerboels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Argentine Dogo vs Alano Espanol vs Boerboel

Temperament	Sociable Loyal Protective Tolerant Loving	Affectionate Obedient Reliable Dominant Patient Serious	Confident Intelligent Territorial Dominant Obedient
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Argentine Dogo's has great intelligence.	Average: Alano Espanol's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Argentine Dogos are quite easy to train.	Alano Espanols aren't famous for their trainability.	Boerboels are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Argentine Dogos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Alano Espanols, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Boerboels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Argentine Dogos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Alano Espanols have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Boerboels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Argentine Dogos are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Alano Espanols are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Boerboels are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Argentine Dogos need for social interaction is average.	Alano Espanols need for social interaction is average.	Boerboels need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Argentine Dogo rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Alano Espanol rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Boerboel rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Argentine Dogos are one of the best watchdogs.	Alano Espanols are good watchdogs.	Boerboels are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Argentine Dogos are extremely protective guard dogs.	Alano Espanols are extremely protective guard dogs.	Boerboels are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Argentine Dogo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Alano Espanol has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Boerboel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Argentine Dogos have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Alano Espanols have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boerboels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Argentine Dogo is strong enough to escape from home.	Alano Espanols have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Boerboel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Argentine Dogos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Alano Espanols have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Boerboels 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.
Apartment Friendly	Argentine Dogos are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Alano Espanols are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Boerboels are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Argentine Dogos adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Alano Espanols adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Boerboels adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately 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 - Argentine Dogo vs Alano Espanol vs Boerboel

Stranger Friendly	Argentine Dogos are not stranger friendly dogs.	Alano Espanols are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Boerboels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Argentine Dogos are average friendly dogs towards children.	Alano Espanols are kid-friendly dogs.	Boerboels are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Argentine Dogos are not cat-friendly dogs.	Alano Espanols are average friendly towards cats.	Boerboels are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Argentine Dogos are not dog-friendly.	Alano Espanols are average friendly towards other dogs.	Boerboels are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Argentine Dogo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alano Espanol is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boerboel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Argentine Dogos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Alano Espanols are usually recommended for elderly people.	Boerboels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Argentine Dogos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Alano Espanols are generally with other pets.	Boerboels usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Argentine Dogos are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Alano Espanols are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Boerboels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used 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.	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.	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 Argentine Dogo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Alano Espanol breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Boerboel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Argentine Dogo vs Alano Espanol vs Boerboel

Health Issues	Argentine Dogos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Alano Espanols tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Boerboels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Allergies Cancer Deafness Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	No set	Allergies Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	11-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Argentine Dogos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Alano Espanols are high energy dogs.	Boerboels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Argentine Dogos need quite a lot of exercise.	Alano Espanols need a lot of exercises.	Boerboels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Argentine Dogos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Alano Espanols don't need too much sleep.	Boerboels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 10 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
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	High: The Alano Espanol breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Argentine Dogo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Alano Espanol has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Boerboel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Argentine Dogo is an average drooler.	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.	The Boerboel drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Argentine Dogo vs Alano Espanol vs Boerboel

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	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	7-10 puppies
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