Boxer vs Alano Espanol
Compare the Boxer to the Alano Espanol. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Alano Espanols.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Alano Espanol is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Boxer is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - Both the Boxer and Alano Espanol are great with children.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Alano Espanol is easier to groom.
- Barking - The Boxer bark/howls frequently. The Alano Espanol has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Boxer | Alano Espanol |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Height | 21-25 in. | 22-25 in. |
| Weight | 53-70 lb | 75-88 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Germany | Spain |
| Origin Year | 1894 AD | 1300 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | No |
| Indoor | Yes | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 60°F to 80°F | 55°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 27 mph | 18 mph |
| Strength | High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | High | Low |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
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 | Boxer | Alano Espanol |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Average | High |
| Guarding | High | Average |
| Herding | Very Low | Average |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | Average | High |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Boxer | Alano Espanol |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Aortic Stenosis | Yes | No |
| Bloat | Yes | No |
| Boxer Cardiomyopathy | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Corneal Dystrophy | Yes | No |
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Demodectic Mange | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Boxer | Alano Espanol |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Brindle | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | Yes |
| White | Yes | No |