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Compare Spanish Mastiff and Perro de Presa Canario. Which is better: Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff?
Name | Spanish Mastiff | Perro de Presa Canario | Mastiff |
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Group | Guard Dogs | Guard Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 203 | 439 | 28 |
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Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Mastín de España Mastin de Extremadura Mastin de la Mancha Mastin de Leon Mastin Espanol |
Canarian Molosser Canary Mastiff Dogo Canario Presa Presa Canario Canary Catch Dog |
Old English Mastiff English Mastiff |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff breed type comparison: | Purebred | Cross Breed | Purebred |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? | Giant | Large | Giant |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff weight comparison: | Male: 185-220 pounds (90-100 kg), Female: 145-170 pounds (52-77 kg) | 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg) | Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 202.5 pounds (95 kg), Female: 157.5 pounds (64.5 kg) | 90 pounds (40.5 kg) | Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff height comparison: | 28-35 inches (72-88 cm) | 21-25 inches (55-65 cm) | Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 31.5 inches (80 cm) | 23 inches (60 cm) | Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? Which is more expensive? | $600-$800 | $1200-$3000 | $1200-$1500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? | Average: The Spanish Mastiff 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. | Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get. |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff intelligence: | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Trainability
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff trainability comparison. | Spanish Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs are quite easy to train. | Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? | Spanish Mastiff dogs are good watchdogs. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Spanish Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison: |
Intelligent Affectionate Selfish Determined Noble |
Dominant Gentle Strong Willed Calm Suspicious |
Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff? | High: Spanish Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average: Perro de Presa Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff social needs comparison: | Spanish Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. | Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Spanish Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Spanish Mastiff 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. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Their prey drive is low. |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff playfulness comparison: | Average: Spanish Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Perro de Presa Canarios, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff? | Low to Average: The Spanish Mastiff rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Perro de Presa Canario rarely barks. | Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Spanish Mastiff breed. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Perro de Presa Canario 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 Mastiff indoors. |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Average: Spanish Mastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? | 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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Spanish Mastiff bite force: The Strongest. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Perro de Presa Canario bite force: The Strongest. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Spanish Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Perro de Presa Canario has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff mouthiness comparison: | Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff? | Spanish Mastiffs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | Perro de Presa Canarios are commonly healthy dogs. | Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Heart Problems Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Obesity Dental Problems Panosteitis Joint Dysplasia |
Luxating Patella Hypothyroidism Bloat Demodectic Mange Cryptorchidism Dilated Cardiomyopathy Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Frequent The Spanish Mastiff 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). |
Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Life Expectancy
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Spanish Mastiff, Perro de Presa Canario and Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Spanish Mastiff: 11 years |
9-11 years The average lifespan of Perro de Presa Canario: 10 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff?
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff energy level comparison: | Spanish Mastiff dogs 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 Canario dogs are high-energy dogs. | Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average exercise need. | Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? | Spanish Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs don't need too much sleep. | Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? | 8 to 10 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 |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff weight gain potential comparison: | High: The Spanish Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | High: The Perro de Presa Canario breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff coat comparison: |
Dense Thick Straight | Smooth | Dense |
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Colors
What are the original Spanish Mastiff, Perro de Presa Canario and Mastiff color? |
Black Fawn Sable Yellow Brindle |
Black Red Silver Fawn Brindle |
Fawn Brindle Apricot |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff grooming comparison: | Easy to groom: The Spanish Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Perro de Presa Canario doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or {name3 shedding: | Spanish Mastiff dogs shed moderately. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs shed none to minimal. | Mastiff dogs shed moderately. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Hypoallergenic
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff? | High 🔼 The Spanish Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Perro de Presa Canario has an average chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Spanish Mastiff drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Perro de Presa Canario is an average drooler. | The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Spanish Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly? | Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? | Spanish Mastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? | Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? | Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not dog-friendly. | Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff? |
Yes Spanish Mastiff 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 Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Spanish Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Perro de Presa Canario is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Spanish Mastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Perro de Presa Canarios are not the best breed for elderly people. | Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff 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. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Spanish Mastiff or Perro de Presa Canario or Mastiff? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
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: Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff? | Not really Spanish Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Perro de Presa Canario breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
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. | 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. |
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. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | 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
How many puppies can Spanish Mastiff and Perro de Presa Canario and Mastiff have? | 3-6 puppies | 7-9 puppies | 3-5 puppies |
Spanish Mastiff vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Mastiff 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 1885 as a Working breed. |
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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. | 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? |
American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service |
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 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 |
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