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Name	Irish Terrier	Perro de Presa Canario	Boerboel
Origins	Ireland	Spain	South Africa
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Daredevil Irish Red Terrier	Canarian Molosser Canary Mastiff Dogo Canario Presa Presa Canario Canary Catch Dog	South African Mastiff South African Boerboel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1200-$3000	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel?	Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Boerboel is easier than average to get.

Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel?	Medium	Large	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel weight comparison:	25-27 pounds (11-12 kg)	80-100 pounds (36-45 kg)	154-200 pounds (70-90 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	26 pounds (11.5 kg)	90 pounds (40.5 kg)	177 pounds (80 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel? Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel height comparison:	18 inches (43 cm)	21-25 inches (55-65 cm)	Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18 inches (43 cm)	23 inches (60 cm)	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm)

Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel coat comparison:	Wiry Straight	Smooth	Dense Shiny Smooth
Colors What are the original Irish Terrier, Perro de Presa Canario and Boerboel color?	Red Wheaten	Black Red Silver Fawn Brindle	Red Cream Brown Tawny Brindle Reddish
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel? Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Perro de Presa Canario doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel? Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or {name3 shedding:	Irish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Boerboel 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: Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.

Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel? Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Dominant Lively Trainable Respectful	Dominant Gentle Strong Willed Calm Suspicious	Intelligent Confident Obedient Dominant Territorial
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel intelligence:	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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel trainability comparison.	Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Boerboel dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel playfulness comparison:	The Irish Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Perro de Presa Canarios, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Boerboels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Irish Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Boerboel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel?	High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Perro de Presa Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Boerboel dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel social needs comparison:	Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Boerboel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel?	Average: The Irish Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Perro de Presa Canario rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Boerboel rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel?	Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Boerboel dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Boerboel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Irish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Perro de Presa Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Boerboel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Perro de Presa Canario bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Boerboel bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel mouthiness comparison:	Irish Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Boerboel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Boerboel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Irish Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Boerboel 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Irish Terrier indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Perro de Presa Canario breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Boerboel breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Boerboel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel?	Irish Terrier 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.	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.

Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Boerboel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Boerboel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel?	Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Boerboel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel?	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Boerboel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel?	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not dog-friendly.	Boerboel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel?	Yes Irish Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Boerboel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Irish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Perro de Presa Canario is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boerboel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Perro de Presa Canarios are not the best breed for elderly people.	Boerboels are usually recommended for elderly people.

Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel Health Comparison

Health Issues Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel?	Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Perro de Presa Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.	Boerboels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel health problems comparison:	No data available	Luxating Patella Hypothyroidism Bloat Demodectic Mange Cryptorchidism Dilated Cardiomyopathy Obsessive Compulsive Disorder	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Epilepsy Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Perro de Presa Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Boerboel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Terrier, Perro de Presa Canario and Boerboel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years	9-11 years The average lifespan of Perro de Presa Canario: 10 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boerboel: 11 years
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Hypoallergenic Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel? Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel energy level comparison:	Irish Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are high-energy dogs.	Boerboel 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 Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average exercise need.	Boerboel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel?	Irish Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs don't need too much sleep.	Boerboel 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
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel?	1 to 1.5 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.	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? Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Perro de Presa Canario breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Boerboel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Perro de Presa Canario has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Boerboel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Perro de Presa Canario is an average drooler. See more.	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. See more.

Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel 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: Irish Terrier or Perro de Presa Canario or Boerboel? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel?	Not really Irish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Perro de Presa Canario breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Boerboel 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?	Not really 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel 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 Irish Terrier and Perro de Presa Canario and Boerboel have?	4-6 puppies	7-9 puppies	7-10 puppies
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Irish Terrier vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Boerboel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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	American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc.

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