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Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Comparison - Dog breed selector: Mutt of Alentejo or Kangal Shepherd Dog or Alano? Find the right dog for you

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Name Rafeiro do Alentejo Kangal Dog Alano Espanol
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol breeds.
Mutt of Alentejo
Portuguese Mastiff
Alentejo Mastiff
Kangal Shepherd Dog
Sivas Kangal
Turkish Kangal
Kangal Coban Kopegi
Alano
Perro de Toro
Spanish Bulldog
Spanish Alano
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is the largest?
Giant Giant Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 110-132 pounds (50-60 kg), Female: 100-121 pounds (45-55 kg) Male: 110-145 pounds (50-66 kg), Female: 90-120 pounds (41-54 kg) 75–88 pounds (34–40 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 121 pounds (55 kg), Female: 110.5 pounds (50 kg) Male: 127.5 pounds (58 kg), Female: 105 pounds (47.5 kg) 75–88 pounds (34–40 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Rafeiro do Alentejo or Kangal Dog or Alano Espanol? Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol height comparison:
Male: 27-28 inches (66-75 cm), Female: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm) Male: 30-32 inches (77-86 cm), Female: 28-30 inches (72-77 cm) Male: 23-25 inches (58 - 64 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-61 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: 31 inches (81.5 cm), Female: 29 inches (74.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (58 - 64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58 cm)

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1000 $600-$800 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Rafeiro do Alentejo or Kangal Dog or Alano Espanol?
Average: The Rafeiro do Alentejo is a commonly available dog breed.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which is easiest to train?
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are hard to train.
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Kangal Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is most alert?
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Kangal Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Alano Espanol dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is most protective?
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Kangal Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Alano Espanol dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol? Compare temperaments.
Independent
Protective
Territorial
Selfish
Calm
Confidence
Sober
Independent
Protective
Alert
Sensitive
Selfish
Calm
Controlled
Affectionate
Obedient
Reliable
Dominant
Patient
Serious
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.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Alano Espanol dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol?
Average to High: Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Kangal Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Alano Espanol dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol social needs comparison:
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Kangal Dog dogs are known to be antisocial.
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Alano Espanol dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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.
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Kangal Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Alano Espanol dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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.
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Kangal Dog 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.
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Alano Espanol dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Rafeiro do Alentejo rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Kangal Dog rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Alano Espanol rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is most playful?
Rafeiro do Alentejos don't really like playing.
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Average: Kangal Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Alano Espanols, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Rafeiro do Alentejo breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kangal Dog breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Alano Espanol breed in the home.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Kangal Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Alano Espanol dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Rafeiro do Alentejo or Kangal Dog or Alano Espanol?
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Kangal Dog dogs love being alone, they need their own free time.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Rafeiro do Alentejo has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Kangal Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Alano Espanol has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which uses mouth most during play?
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Kangal Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Alano Espanol dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which has the strongest bite?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Rafeiro do Alentejo bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Kangal Dog bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alano Espanol bite force: Ordinary.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which breed lives longest?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Rafeiro do Alentejo: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Kangal Dog: 13 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Alano Espanol: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which handles climate changes best?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Alano Espanol can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which has fewer health issues?
Rafeiro do Alentejos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Kangal Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Alano Espanols tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
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.
Average
The Kangal Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Alano Espanol should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol health problems comparison:
No data available Fatty Tumors No data available

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which breed is most active?
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Kangal Dog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Alano Espanol dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rafeiro do Alentejo or Kangal Dog or Alano Espanol? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs exercise need is minimal.
Kangal Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Alano Espanol dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Rafeiro do Alentejo or Kangal Dog or Alano Espanol?
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Kangal Dog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Alano Espanol dogs don't need too much sleep.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Rafeiro do Alentejo's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kangal Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Alano Espanol breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which needs most food?
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 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Fawn
Yellow
Brindle
Black
Gray
Cream
Black
Tan
Red
Fawn
Sable
Yellow
Brindle
Wolf
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which requires most maintenance?
Easy to groom: The Rafeiro do Alentejo doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Kangal Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Alano Espanol requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which drools least?
The Rafeiro do Alentejo is an average drooler.
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The Kangal Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Alano Espanol drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Rafeiro do Alentejo has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Kangal Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Alano Espanol has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Straight
Double
Dense
Double
Thick
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Rafeiro do Alentejo or Kangal Dog or Alano Espanol? Rafeiro do Alentejo or Kangal Dog or {name3 shedding:
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs shed moderately.
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Kangal Dog dogs are heavy shedders.
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Alano Espanol dogs are low shedders.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which is best with kids?
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kangal Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Alano Espanol dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Kangal Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Alano Espanol dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Rafeiro do Alentejo or Kangal Dog or Alano Espanol? Which dog is more friendly?
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Kangal Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Alano Espanol dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Rafeiro do Alentejo or Kangal Dog or Alano Espanol?
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Kangal Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Alano Espanol dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Rafeiro do Alentejo or Kangal Dog or Alano Espanol?
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Kangal Dog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Alano Espanol 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 Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol?
No
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Kangal Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Alano Espanol dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Rafeiro do Alentejo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Kangal Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Alano Espanol 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.
Kangal Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Alano Espanols are usually recommended for elderly people.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Rafeiro do Alentejo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Kangal Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Alano Espanol breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which is best for draft work?

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which has most military use?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which has most puppies?
3-5 puppies 5-10 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Kangal Dog vs Alano Espanol Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Rafeiro do Alentejo, Kangal Dog, and Alano Espanol. Which has most recognition?
No data available American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Backwoods Bulldog Club

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