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Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cane Di Macellaio or Castro Laboreiro Dog or Alano? Find the right dog for you

"Find similarities and differences between Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol" Compare Cane Corso and Cao de Castro Laboreiro. Which is better: Cane Corso or Cao de Castro Laboreiro or Alano Espanol?
 
 
 
Name Cane Corso Cao de Castro Laboreiro Alano Espanol
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol breeds.
Cane Di Macellaio
Cane Corz
Castro Laboreiro Dog
Dog of Castro Laboreiro
Portuguese Cattle Dog
Portuguese Watchdog
Castro Laboreiro Livestock Guarding Dog
Alano
Perro de Toro
Spanish Bulldog
Spanish Alano
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is the largest?
Large Large Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg) Male: 50-75 pounds (22.5-34 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-31.5 kg) 75–88 pounds (34–40 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg) Male: 62.5 pounds (28 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) 75–88 pounds (34–40 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Cane Corso or Cao de Castro Laboreiro or Alano Espanol? Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol height comparison:
Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm) Male: 20-24 inches (51-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 23-25 inches (58 - 64 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm) Male: 22 inches (55.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (58 - 64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58 cm)

Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1500-$2000 $600-$800 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Cane Corso or Cao de Castro Laboreiro or Alano Espanol?
Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.
Average: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro is a commonly available dog breed.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which is easiest to train?
Cane Corso dogs are easy to train.
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Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are very easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is most alert?
Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Alano Espanol dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is most protective?
Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Alano Espanol dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol? Compare temperaments.
Courageous
Loyal
Social
Cheerful
Quiet
Protective
Intelligent
Dominant
Fearless
Brave
Affectionate
Obedient
Reliable
Dominant
Patient
Serious
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Cane Corso dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Alano Espanol dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol?
Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Alano Espanol dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol social needs comparison:
Cane Corso dogs are a social breed.
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Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Alano Espanol dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Alano Espanol dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Alano Espanol dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is most vocal?
Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal.
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Average to High: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Alano Espanol rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Cao de Castro Laboreiro is a playful breed.
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Average: Alano Espanols, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Cao de Castro Laboreiro breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Alano Espanol breed in the home.

Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is most flexible?
Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Alano Espanol dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Cane Corso or Cao de Castro Laboreiro or Alano Espanol?
Cane Corso dogs 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.
Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs handle alone time quite well.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which has lowest bite risk?

Moderate

The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Cao de Castro Laboreiro has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Alano Espanol has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which uses mouth most during play?
Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Alano Espanol dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which has the strongest bite?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Cao de Castro Laboreiro bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alano Espanol bite force: Ordinary.

Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which breed lives longest?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Cao de Castro Laboreiro: 11 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Alano Espanol: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which handles climate changes best?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which has fewer health issues?
Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.
Cao de Castro Laboreiros are commonly healthy dogs.
Alano Espanols tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Cao de Castro Laboreiro should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Alano Espanol should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Entropion
Cherry Eye
Ectropion
Arthritis
Demodectic Mange
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Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is most active?
Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Alano Espanol dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cane Corso or Cao de Castro Laboreiro or Alano Espanol? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need.
Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs have an average exercise need.
Alano Espanol dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Cane Corso or Cao de Castro Laboreiro or Alano Espanol?
Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Alano Espanol dogs don't need too much sleep.

Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Alano Espanol breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which needs most food?
Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day. 4 to 5 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.

Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Red
Fawn
Brindle
Chestnut
Black
Chestnut
Mahogany
Black
Tan
Red
Fawn
Sable
Yellow
Brindle
Wolf
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Cao de Castro Laboreiro doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Alano Espanol requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which drools least?
The Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Cao de Castro Laboreiro is an average drooler.
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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.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Cao de Castro Laboreiro has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Alano Espanol has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Rough
Thick
Resistant
Thick
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Cane Corso or Cao de Castro Laboreiro or Alano Espanol? Cane Corso or Cao de Castro Laboreiro or {name3 shedding:
Cane Corso dogs shed moderately.
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Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs shed moderately.
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Alano Espanol dogs are low shedders.
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Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which is best with kids?
Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Alano Espanol dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Alano Espanol dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Cane Corso or Cao de Castro Laboreiro or Alano Espanol? Which dog is more friendly?
Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Alano Espanol dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Cane Corso or Cao de Castro Laboreiro or Alano Espanol?
Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Alano Espanol dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Cane Corso or Cao de Castro Laboreiro or Alano Espanol?
Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Alano Espanol dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol?
No
Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Cao de Castro Laboreiro dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Alano Espanol dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Cao de Castro Laboreiro is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Alano Espanol is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.
Cao de Castro Laboreiros are usually recommended for elderly people.
Alano Espanols are usually recommended for elderly people.

Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which is best suited for service work?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Cao de Castro Laboreiro breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Alano Espanol breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which is best for draft work?

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which has most military use?

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

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.

Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which has most puppies?
4-6 puppies 5-10 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Cane Corso vs Cao de Castro Laboreiro vs Alano Espanol Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Cane Corso, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, and Alano Espanol. Which has most 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
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Backwoods Bulldog Club

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