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Name	Rafeiro do Alentejo	American Bulldog	Akita
Origins	Portugal	United States	Japan
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Group	Guard Dogs	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mutt of Alentejo Portuguese Mastiff Alentejo Mastiff	AM Bulldog American Bulldogge American Bulldoggee Old Country Bulldog AmBulldog	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita?	Giant	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or American Bulldog? Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita weight comparison:	Male: 110-132 pounds (50-60 kg), Female: 100-121 pounds (45-55 kg)	Male: 70-120 pounds (32-54 kg), Female: 60-100 pounds (27-45 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 121 pounds (55 kg), Female: 110.5 pounds (50 kg)	Male: 95 pounds (43 kg), Female: 80 pounds (36 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita? Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita height comparison:	Male: 27-28 inches (66-75 cm), Female: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm)	Male: 22-28 inches (55-70 cm), Female: 20-26 inches (52-65 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27.5 inches (70.5 cm), Female: 26.5 inches (67 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$500-$600	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita?	Average: The Rafeiro do Alentejo is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The American Bulldog is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita 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.	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 Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita trainability comparison.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are hard to train. See more.	American Bulldog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita?	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	American Bulldog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	American Bulldog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita? Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Protective Territorial Selfish Calm Confidence Sober	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Affectionate Gentle Going Social	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita?	Average to High: Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: American Bulldog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita social needs comparison:	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	American Bulldog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	American Bulldog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	American Bulldog 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.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita playfulness comparison:	Rafeiro do Alentejos don't really like playing. See more.	The American Bulldog is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita?	Low to Average: The Rafeiro do Alentejo rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The American Bulldog rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Rafeiro do Alentejo breed.	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 American Bulldog indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	American Bulldog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita?	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	American Bulldog 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.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Rafeiro do Alentejo bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Bulldog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.
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 Rafeiro do Alentejo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The American Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita mouthiness comparison:	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Bulldog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita?	Rafeiro do Alentejos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	American Bulldogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Rafeiro do Alentejo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The American Bulldog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Rafeiro do Alentejo, American Bulldog and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Rafeiro do Alentejo: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of American Bulldog: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita? Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita energy level comparison:	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	American Bulldog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs exercise need is minimal.	American Bulldog dogs have an average exercise need.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita?	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	American Bulldog dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita?	5 to 6 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.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Rafeiro do Alentejo's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The American Bulldog has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita coat comparison:	Dense Straight Double	Fine	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Rafeiro do Alentejo, American Bulldog and Akita color?	Black Gray Fawn Yellow Brindle	Black White Brown Fawn	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita? Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Rafeiro do Alentejo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The American Bulldog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita? Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or {name3 shedding:	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs shed moderately. See more.	American Bulldog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita?	Medium ⏺ The Rafeiro do Alentejo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Rafeiro do Alentejo is an average drooler. See more.	The American Bulldog 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.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	American Bulldog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	American Bulldog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita?	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Bulldog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita?	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	American Bulldog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita?	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	American Bulldog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita?	No Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes American Bulldog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Rafeiro do Alentejo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Rafeiro do Alentejos are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Bulldogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita 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: Rafeiro do Alentejo or American Bulldog or Akita? 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: Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita?	Not really Rafeiro do Alentejo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita 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.	Not really 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.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo and American Bulldog and Akita have?	3-5 puppies	7-14 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Rafeiro do Alentejo vs American Bulldog vs Akita 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.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club Animal Research Foundation American Rare Breed Association American Bulldog Association National American Bulldog Association John D Johnson Bulldog Registry American Bulldog Club Of Canada All American Bulldog Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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