Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Alano Espanol

Compare the Chesapeake Bay Retriever to the Alano Espanol. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Alano Espanols.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The Alano Espanol is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not recommended for new owners.
Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Alano Espanol is the most friendly between the breeds.
Grooming - Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Alano Espanol are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
Barking - The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Alano Espanol has a low tendency to bark.

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Alano Espanol

Breed Name	Chesapeake Bay Retriever	Alano Espanol
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	10-13 yrs.	11-14 yrs.
Height	21-26 in.	22-25 in.
Weight	55-80 lb	75-88 lb
Intelligence	High	Average
History
Origin Country	United States	Spain
Origin Year	1807 AD	1300 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Good	Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Poor	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Poor	Average
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Stubborn Willing To Please	Affectionate Aggressive Loving Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	No
Indoor	Yes	No
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	20°F to 75°F	55°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Often	Below Average
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Medium	Medium
Exercise Required	Low	Medium
Top Running Speed	20 mph	18 mph
Strength	High	Very High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Low
Shedding	Low	Low
Dander	Low	Low
Drool Amount	Low	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.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Chesapeake Bay Retriever	Alano Espanol
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	No	Yes
Independent	Yes	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	Yes
Focused & Patient	No	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Below Average
Chasing	Average	Below Average
Follow Commands	Average	Below Average
Fighting	Below Average	High
Guarding	Average	Average
Herding	Below Average	Average
Hunting	High	High
Protection	High	High
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Below Average
Sledding	Below Average	Below Average
Watch	Average	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Chesapeake Bay Retriever	Alano Espanol
Lifespan
Lifespan	10-13 yrs.	11-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Bloat	Yes	No
Cerebellar Abiotrophy	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Chesapeake Bay Retriever	Alano Espanol
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	No
Single Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Wooly	Yes	No
Straight	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	No
Short	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Chocolate Brown	Yes	No
Deadgrass	Yes	No
Reddish Gold	Yes	No
Fawn	No	Yes