Perro de Presa Canario vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Boxer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Perro de Presa Canario and Catahoula Leopard Dog. Which is better: Perro de Presa Canario or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Boxer?
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| Name | Perro de Presa Canario | Catahoula Leopard Dog | Boxer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Spain |  United States |  Germany |
| Group | Guard Dogs | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 439 | 393 | 11 |
| Reviews | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Canary Catch Dog, Canarian Molosser, Presa Canario, Dogo Canario, Presa, Canary Mastiff | Catahoula Hog Dog, Catahoula Cur, Catahoula Hound | German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Cross Breed | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | 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 | 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 Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club Animal Research Foundation American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry |
| Price | $1200-$3000 | $300-$500 | $600-$1200 |
General Appearance - Perro de Presa Canario vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Boxer
| Size | Large | Large Medium | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg) | 55-80 pounds (16-37 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 90 pounds (40.5 kg) | 67.5 pounds (26.5 kg) | Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) |
| Height | 21-25 inches (55-65 cm) | Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) | Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 23 inches (60 cm) | Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) | Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) |
Hair & Care - Perro de Presa Canario vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Boxer
| Coat | Smooth | Smooth | Waterproof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Fawn Silver Brindle Red Black | Blue Brown Red Tricolor Tan Brindle Gray Silver Black | Brindle White Fawn |
| Grooming | Easy to groom: The Perro de Presa Canario doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Catahoula Leopard Dog requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Perro de Presa Canarios shed none to minimal. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are low shedders. | Boxers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Perro de Presa Canario vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Boxer
| Temperament | Calm Gentle Suspicious Dominant Strong Willed | Alert Energetic Independent Loving Protective Courageous Gentle Intelligent Loyal | Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal |
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| Intelligent Rank | Average: Perro de Presa Canario's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: Catahoula Leopard Dog's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Perro de Presa Canarios are quite easy to train. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are quite easy to train. | Boxers are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Perro de Presa Canarios, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Boxer is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | Perro de Presa Canarios have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Perro de Presa Canarios are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Perro de Presa Canarios need for social interaction is average. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs need for social interaction is average. | Boxers need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Perro de Presa Canario rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Perro de Presa Canarios are one of the best watchdogs. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Boxers are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Perro de Presa Canarios are extremely protective guard dogs. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Perro de Presa Canario has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Catahoula Leopard Dog has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Perro de Presa Canarios have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Perro de Presa Canarios have average wanderlust potential. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Boxers have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Perro de Presa Canarios have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. | Boxers 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 | Perro de Presa Canarios are not apartment-friendly dogs. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs. | Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Perro de Presa Canarios don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
| 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. | Boxers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| 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 - Perro de Presa Canario vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Boxer
| Stranger Friendly | Perro de Presa Canarios are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Boxers are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Perro de Presa Canarios are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Boxers are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Perro de Presa Canarios are not cat-friendly dogs. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Boxers are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Perro de Presa Canarios are not dog-friendly. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Perro de Presa Canario is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Catahoula Leopard Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Perro de Presa Canarios are not the best breed for elderly people. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Perro de Presa Canarios do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are generally with other pets. | Boxers are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Perro de Presa Canarios are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Catahoula Leopard Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Boxers 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 Perro de Presa Canario breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Catahoula Leopard Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Boxer 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. |
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. |
Health Factors - Perro de Presa Canario vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Boxer
| Health Issues | Perro de Presa Canarios are commonly healthy dogs. | The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | Bloat Cryptorchidism Demodectic Mange Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hypothyroidism Luxating Patella Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | Bloat Deafness Hip Dysplasia | Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism |
| Life Expectancy | 9-11 years | 11-13 years | 10-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Perro de Presa Canarios are high energy dogs. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Boxers are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Perro de Presa Canarios have an average exercise need. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs need a lot of exercises. | Boxers need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Perro de Presa Canarios don't need too much sleep. | Catahoula Leopard Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Boxers don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. | 3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | High: The Perro de Presa Canario breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Average. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Perro de Presa Canario has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average chance of bad smell. |
High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Perro de Presa Canario is an average drooler. | The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Perro de Presa Canario vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Boxer
| 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 | 7-9 puppies | 8-12 puppies | 2-10 puppies, average 6 |
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