Bulldog vs Alano Espanol
Compare the Bulldog to the Alano Espanol. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bulldogs and Alano Espanols.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Bulldog is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Alano Espanol is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Bulldog.
- Children - Both the Bulldog and Alano Espanol are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Bulldog and Alano Espanol are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Bulldog bark/howls frequently. The Alano Espanol has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Bulldog | Alano Espanol |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 8-12 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Height | 13-15 in. | 22-25 in. |
| Weight | 49-55 lb | 75-88 lb |
| Intelligence | Below Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (England) | Spain |
| Origin Year | 1500 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 | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 75°F | 55°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Low | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Low | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 15 mph | 18 mph |
| Strength | High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | High | 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 | Bulldog | Alano Espanol |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Below Average |
| Chasing | Very Low | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Very Low | Below Average |
| Fighting | Average | High |
| Guarding | Below Average | Average |
| Herding | Very Low | Average |
| Hunting | Very Low | High |
| Protection | Below Average | High |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Bulldog | Alano Espanol |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 8-12 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Brachycephalic Syndrome | Yes | No |
| Cherry Eye | Yes | No |
| Demodectic Mange | Yes | No |
| Dry Eye | Yes | No |
| Entropion | Yes | No |
| Head Shakes | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | No |
| Reverse Sneezing | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bulldog | Alano Espanol |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Fallow | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | Yes |
| Fawn & Brindle | Yes | No |
| Fawn & White | Yes | No |
| Fawn, Brindle, & White | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Red & White | Yes | No |
| Red Brindle | Yes | No |
| Red, Brindle, & White | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |