Dogo Cubano vs Guatemalan Dogo vs Perro de Presa Canario – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Dogo Cubano	Guatemalan Dogo	Perro de Presa Canario
Origins	Cuba	Guatemala	Spain
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Group	Extinct	Hunting Dogs	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	264	514	439
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Other Names	Cuban Dogge, Cuban Bloodhound, Cuban Mastiff	Dogo Guatemalteco, Guatemalan Bull Terrier, Bullterrier Guatemalteco	Canary Catch Dog, Canarian Molosser, Presa Canario, Dogo Canario, Presa, Canary Mastiff
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by 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.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	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	Unknown	$1200-$3000

General Appearance - Dogo Cubano vs Guatemalan Dogo vs Perro de Presa Canario

Size	Giant	Large Giant	Large
Weight	90-120 pounds (41-54 kg)	Male: 88–99 pounds (40–45 kg), Female: 77–88 pounds (35–40 kg)	80-100 pounds (36-45 kg)
Avg. Weight	105 pounds (47.5 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg)	90 pounds (40.5 kg)
Height	20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 21–24 inch (54–60 cm), Female: 20–23 inch (52–58 cm)	21-25 inches (55-65 cm)
Avg. Height	21 inches (53 cm)	Male: 22.5 inch (57 cm), Female: 21.5 inch (55 cm)	23 inches (60 cm)

Hair & Care - Dogo Cubano vs Guatemalan Dogo vs Perro de Presa Canario

Coat	Flat	Shiny Smooth Hard	Smooth
Colors	Rusty Brown	Black & Tan	Fawn Silver Brindle Red Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Dogo Cubano requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Guatemalan Dogo requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Perro de Presa Canario doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Dogo Cubanos shed moderately.	Guatemalan Dogos shed above average.	Perro de Presa Canarios shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Dogo Cubano vs Guatemalan Dogo vs Perro de Presa Canario

Temperament	Fighter Guarding Protective Dangerous	Fearless Balanced Stable Obedient Tranquil Loyal Affectionate Reserved Alert Territorial Guarding	Calm Gentle Suspicious Dominant Strong Willed
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Dogo Cubano's has great intelligence.	Smart: Guatemalan Dogo's has great intelligence.	Average: Perro de Presa Canario's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Dogo Cubanos are very easy to train.	Guatemalan Dogos are easy to train.	Perro de Presa Canarios are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Dogo Cubanos don't really like playing.	The Guatemalan Dogo is a highly playful breed.	Perro de Presa Canarios, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Dogo Cubanos are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Guatemalan Dogos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Perro de Presa Canarios have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Dogo Cubanos don't bond too closely to their owners.	Guatemalan Dogos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Perro de Presa Canarios are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Dogo Cubanos are kinda antisocial.	Guatemalan Dogos need for social interaction is average.	Perro de Presa Canarios need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average to high: The Dogo Cubano is a vocal breed.	High: The Guatemalan Dogo is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Perro de Presa Canario rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Dogo Cubanos are one of the best watchdogs.	Guatemalan Dogos are one of the best watchdogs.	Perro de Presa Canarios are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Dogo Cubanos strongly protect their territory.	Guatemalan Dogos are extremely protective guard dogs.	Perro de Presa Canarios are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	High The Dogo Cubano has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low The Guatemalan Dogo has a low chance of biting somebody. Moderate The Guatemalan Dogo has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Perro de Presa Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Dogo Cubanos have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Guatemalan Dogos have lower than 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	Dogo Cubanos are not the biggest explorers.	Guatemalan Dogos have average wanderlust potential.	Perro de Presa Canarios have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Dogo Cubanos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Guatemalan Dogos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Perro de Presa Canarios have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Dogo Cubanos are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Guatemalan Dogos 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	Dogo Cubanos don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Guatemalan Dogos 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	Dogo Cubanos handle alone time quite well.	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 - Dogo Cubano vs Guatemalan Dogo vs Perro de Presa Canario

Stranger Friendly	Dogo Cubanos are not stranger friendly dogs.	Guatemalan Dogos are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Perro de Presa Canarios are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Dogo Cubanos are not kid-friendly dogs.	Guatemalan Dogos are very kid-friendly dogs.	Perro de Presa Canarios are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Dogo Cubanos are not cat-friendly dogs.	Guatemalan Dogos are average friendly towards cats.	Perro de Presa Canarios are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Dogo Cubanos are not dog-friendly.	Guatemalan Dogos are very dog-friendly dogs.	Perro de Presa Canarios are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Dogo Cubano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Guatemalan Dogo 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	Dogo Cubanos are not recommended for elderly people.	Guatemalan Dogos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Perro de Presa Canarios are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Dogo Cubanos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Guatemalan Dogos are generally with other pets.	Perro de Presa Canarios do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Dogo Cubanos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Guatemalan Dogos are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.	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 Dogo Cubano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Guatemalan Dogo breed usually doesn't like 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 - Dogo Cubano vs Guatemalan Dogo vs Perro de Presa Canario

Health Issues	Dogo Cubanos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Guatemalan Dogos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Perro de Presa Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Bloat Cryptorchidism Demodectic Mange Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hypothyroidism Luxating Patella Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Life Expectancy	8-10 years	10-12 years	9-11 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Dogo Cubanos have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Guatemalan Dogos 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	Dogo Cubanos exercise need is minimal.	Guatemalan Dogos need quite a lot of exercise.	Perro de Presa Canarios have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Dogo Cubanos like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Guatemalan Dogos 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	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 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	High: The Dogo Cubano breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.	High: The Perro de Presa Canario breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The Dogo Cubano has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Guatemalan Dogo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Perro de Presa Canario has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Dogo Cubano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.	The Guatemalan Dogo is an average drooler.	The Perro de Presa Canario is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Dogo Cubano vs Guatemalan Dogo 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	3-5 puppies	4-8 puppies	7-9 puppies
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