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Name	Cao de Gado Transmontano	Rafeiro do Alentejo	Spanish Mastiff
Origins	Portugal	Portugal	Spain
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Transmontano Cattle Dog Transmontano Mastiff	Mutt of Alentejo Portuguese Mastiff Alentejo Mastiff	Mastín de España Mastin de Extremadura Mastin de la Mancha Mastin de Leon Mastin Espanol
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff?	Giant	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Rafeiro do Alentejo? Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff weight comparison:	Male: 121 - 144 pounds (55 - 65 kg), Female: 99 - 137 pounds (45 - 62 kg)	Male: 110-132 pounds (50-60 kg), Female: 100-121 pounds (45-55 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?	Male: 132.5 pounds (60 kg), Female: 118 pounds (53.5 kg)	Male: 121 pounds (55 kg), Female: 110.5 pounds (50 kg)	Male: 202.5 pounds (95 kg), Female: 157.5 pounds (64.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff? Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff height comparison:	Male: 25 - 32 inches (65 - 80 cm), Female: 14 - 17 inches (38 - 42 cm)	Male: 27-28 inches (66-75 cm), Female: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm)	28-35 inches (72-88 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 28.5 inches (72.5 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (40 cm)	Male: 27.5 inches (70.5 cm), Female: 26.5 inches (67 cm)	31.5 inches (80 cm)

Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1800	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo 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.	Average: The Rafeiro do Alentejo is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Spanish Mastiff is a commonly available dog breed.

Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff intelligence:	Smart: The Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff trainability comparison.	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs are easy to train. See more.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are hard to train. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff?	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff? Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Curious Playful Loving Stubborn Independent Energetic Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Responsive Docile Affectionate Loyal Lively Gentle Social Cheerful Quiet	Independent Protective Territorial Selfish Calm Confidence Sober	Intelligent Affectionate Selfish Determined Noble
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Rafeiro do Alentejo 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: Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff?	Average to High: Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Spanish Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff social needs comparison:	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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?	The wanderlust potential of the Cao de Gado Transmontano is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Rafeiro do Alentejo is strong enough to escape from home. 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?	Cao de Gado Transmontano 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.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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

Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff playfulness comparison:	The Cao de Gado Transmontano is a playful breed. See more.	Rafeiro do Alentejos don't really 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: Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff?	A lot: Cao de Gado Transmontano is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Rafeiro do Alentejo rarely barks. 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 Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Cao de Gado Transmontano breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Rafeiro do Alentejo breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Spanish Mastiff breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	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: Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff?	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cao de Gado Transmontano bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Rafeiro do Alentejo bite force: The Strongest.	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 Cao de Gado Transmontano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Rafeiro do Alentejo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Spanish Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Rafeiro do Alentejo 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.

Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff?	Very healthy dog breed.	Rafeiro do Alentejos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Spanish Mastiffs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo 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?	Rare The Cao de Gado Transmontano should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Rafeiro do Alentejo 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.
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Life Expectancy Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Cao de Gado Transmontano, Rafeiro do Alentejo and Spanish Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cao de Gado Transmontano: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Rafeiro do Alentejo: 11 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: Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff? Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff energy level comparison:	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	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 Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs exercise need is minimal.	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff?	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	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

Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff?	8 to 10 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.	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? Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cao de Gado Transmontano's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Rafeiro do Alentejo's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Spanish Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Straight Double	Dense Thick Straight
Colors What are the original Cao de Gado Transmontano, Rafeiro do Alentejo and Spanish Mastiff color?	Black Fawn Brindle Grey White & Brown	Black Gray Fawn Yellow Brindle	Black Fawn Sable Yellow Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff? Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Cao de Gado Transmontano requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Rafeiro do Alentejo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Spanish Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff? Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or {name3 shedding:	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rafeiro do Alentejo 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: Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff?	Medium ⏺ The Cao de Gado Transmontano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rafeiro do Alentejo 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 Cao de Gado Transmontano is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Rafeiro do Alentejo is an average drooler. 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.

Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	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 Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff?	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff?	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Spanish Mastiff?	Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff?	Yes Cao de Gado Transmontano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 Cao de Gado Transmontano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rafeiro do Alentejo 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?	Cao de Gado Transmontanos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rafeiro do Alentejos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Spanish Mastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo 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: Cao de Gado Transmontano or Rafeiro do Alentejo 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.
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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: Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Spanish Mastiff?	Not really Cao de Gado Transmontano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rafeiro do Alentejo 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.	Yes 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.

Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo 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 Cao de Gado Transmontano and Rafeiro do Alentejo and Spanish Mastiff have?	3-8 puppies	3-5 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Cao de Gado Transmontano vs Rafeiro do Alentejo 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.	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 What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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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