Compare the Alano Espanol to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alano Espanols and American Pit Bull Terriers.
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| Breed Name | Alano Espanol | American Pit Bull Terrier |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-14 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Height | 22-25 in. | 17-20 in. |
| Weight | 75-88 lb | 30-90 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1300 AD | 1898 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 | 45°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 18 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | Very High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | High |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | None-Low |
| Breed Name | Alano Espanol | American Pit Bull Terrier |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
| Fighting | High | High |
| Guarding | Average | Average |
| Herding | Average | Average |
| Hunting | High | Below Average |
| Protection | High | High |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Average |
| Watch | Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Alano Espanol | American Pit Bull Terrier |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-14 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Demodectic Mange | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Skin Allergies | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Alano Espanol | American Pit Bull Terrier |
| 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 | Yes |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Black & Tan | No | Yes |
| Black & White | No | Yes |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Blue, White, & Tan | No | Yes |
| Chocolate | No | Yes |
| Chocolate & Tan | No | Yes |
| Fawn & White | No | Yes |
| Light Fawn | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
