Alano Espanol vs American Bulldog
Compare the Alano Espanol to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alano Espanols and American Bulldogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Alano Espanol is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the American Bulldog is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - Both the Alano Espanol and American Bulldog are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Alano Espanol and American Bulldog are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The American Bulldog has an average tendency to bark. The Alano Espanol will bark less frequently than most dogs.
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| Breed Name | Alano Espanol | American Bulldog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-14 yrs. | 10-16 yrs. |
| Height | 22-25 in. | 20-28 in. |
| Weight | 75-88 lb | 60-120 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Below Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Spain | United States |
| Origin Year | 1300 AD | 1700 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 80°F | 55°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 18 mph | 23 mph |
| Strength | Very High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low-Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | Medium |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Alano Espanol | American Bulldog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | High | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | High | Average |
| Protection | High | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Average |
| Watch | Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Alano Espanol | American Bulldog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-14 yrs. | 10-16 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Cancer | No | Yes |
| Cherry Eye | No | Yes |
| Ectropion | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Entropion | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Alano Espanol | American Bulldog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| Black & White | No | Yes |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Red & White | No | Yes |
| Tan & White | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
| White & Brindle | No | Yes |