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Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff Comparison - Dog breed selector: Japanese Fighting Dog or Canarian Molosser or Mastín de España? Find the right dog for you

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Name Tosa Ken Perro de Presa Canario Spanish Mastiff
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Other Names
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Japanese Fighting Dog
Japanese Mastiff
Japanese Tosa
Tosa Fighting Dog
Tosa Ken
Tosa Tōken
Tosa Inu
Canarian Molosser
Canary Mastiff
Dogo Canario
Presa
Presa Canario
Canary Catch Dog
Mastín de España
Mastin de Extremadura
Mastin de la Mancha
Mastin de Leon
Mastin Espanol
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff breed type comparison:
Cross Breed Cross Breed Purebred

Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff?
Large
Giant
Large Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff weight comparison:
Male: 88-176 lbs (40-80 kg), Female: 84-120 lbs (38-54 kg) 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg) Male: 185-220 pounds (90-100 kg), Female: 145-170 pounds (52-77 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 132 pounds (60 kg), Female: 102 pounds (46 kg) 90 pounds (40.5 kg) Male: 202.5 pounds (95 kg), Female: 157.5 pounds (64.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff? Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm) 21-25 inches (55-65 cm) 28-35 inches (72-88 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) 23 inches (60 cm) 31.5 inches (80 cm)

Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff? Which is more expensive?
$600-$1000 $1200-$3000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff?
Average: The Tosa Ken 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.
Average: The Spanish Mastiff is a commonly available dog breed.

Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff intelligence:
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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Trainability
Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff trainability comparison.
A slightly harder to train than average.
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Perro de Presa Canario dogs are quite easy to train.
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Spanish Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff?
Tosa Ken dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Perro de Presa Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Spanish Mastiff dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Tosa Ken dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Perro de Presa Canario dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Spanish Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff? Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:
Sensitive
Intelligent
Aggressive
Fearless
Brave
Suspicious
Dominant
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Calm
Suspicious
Intelligent
Affectionate
Selfish
Determined
Noble
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff?
Average: Tosa Ken dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Perro de Presa Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Spanish Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff social needs comparison:
Tosa Ken dogs are a social breed.
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Perro de Presa Canario dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Spanish Mastiff 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 Tosa Ken is strong enough to escape from home.
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Perro de Presa Canario dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Spanish Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Tosa Ken dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Perro de Presa Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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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.
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Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff playfulness comparison:
Average: Tosa Kens, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Perro de Presa Canarios, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Spanish Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff?
Low to Average: The Tosa Ken rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Perro de Presa Canario rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Spanish Mastiff rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tosa Ken breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Perro de Presa Canario breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Spanish Mastiff breed.

Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Tosa Ken dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Perro de Presa Canario dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Spanish Mastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff?
Tosa Ken 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.

Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Tosa Ken bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Perro de Presa Canario bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Spanish Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Tosa Ken has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Perro de Presa Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Spanish Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff mouthiness comparison:
Tosa Ken dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff?
Tosa Kens tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Perro de Presa Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.
Spanish Mastiffs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff health problems comparison:
Bloat Luxating Patella
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Demodectic Mange
Cryptorchidism
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Heart Problems
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Obesity
Dental Problems
Panosteitis
Joint Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Tosa Ken 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 Spanish Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Tosa Ken, Perro de Presa Canario and Spanish Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Tosa Ken: 11 years
9-11 years
The average lifespan of Perro de Presa Canario: 10 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Spanish Mastiff: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff?
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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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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Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff? Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff energy level comparison:
Tosa Ken dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Perro de Presa Canario dogs are high-energy dogs.
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.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Tosa Ken dogs exercise need is minimal.
Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average exercise need.
Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff?
Tosa Ken dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Perro de Presa Canario dogs don't need too much sleep.
Spanish Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff?
4 to 7 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Tosa Ken breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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High: The Perro de Presa Canario breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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High: The Spanish Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff coat comparison:
Dense
Hard
Smooth Dense
Thick
Straight
Colors
What are the original Tosa Ken, Perro de Presa Canario and Spanish Mastiff color?
Black
Brown
Fawn
Yellow
Brindle
Black
Red
Silver
Fawn
Brindle
Black
Fawn
Sable
Yellow
Brindle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff? Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Tosa Ken requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Perro de Presa Canario doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Spanish Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff? Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or {name3 shedding:
Tosa Ken dogs shed moderately.
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Perro de Presa Canario dogs shed none to minimal.
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Spanish Mastiff dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff?

Medium

The Tosa Ken has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Perro de Presa Canario has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Spanish Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Tosa Ken is an average drooler.
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The Perro de Presa Canario is an average drooler.
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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.
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Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Tosa Ken 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.
Spanish Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?
Tosa Ken dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff?
Tosa Ken dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Spanish Mastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff?
Tosa Ken dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff?
Tosa Ken dogs are not dog-friendly.
Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not dog-friendly.
Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff?
No
Tosa Ken dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
No
Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Spanish Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Tosa Ken is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Perro de Presa Canario is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Spanish Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Tosa Kens are commonly okay with elderly people.
Perro de Presa Canarios are not the best breed for elderly people.
Spanish Mastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish 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.
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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 Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Tosa Ken or Perro de Presa Canario or Spanish Mastiff? Which is better for autism?

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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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: Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff?

Not really

Tosa Ken breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Perro de Presa Canario breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Spanish Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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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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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Yes

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

Yes

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

Not really

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

Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish Mastiff 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.
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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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Tosa Ken and Perro de Presa Canario and Spanish Mastiff have?
6-8 puppies 7-9 puppies 3-6 puppies

Tosa Ken vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Spanish 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. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by 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.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
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
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

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