Dog Breeds - Alano Espanol

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The Alano Espanol is naturally dominant towards other animals, but is obedient and protective towards its owner. This breed has exquisite climbing capabilities, and can jump great heights and run long distances at fast speeds. The Alano Espanol is not a temperature sensitive breed, and can adapt to living indoors or outdoors, but prefers outdoors. This is an ancient breed, believe to originally be used for herding wild cattle, guard and defense duties, and big game hunting. Prior to the 19th century they were used for war and in bullfights, which has since been legally banned. The Alano Espanol is known for having an extremely effective and desctructive jaw bite. Their obedient nature has always been a huge advantage for owners using this breed for hunting as they obey commands to release prey very well.

Alano Espanol Breed Information

Breed Group

Working Group

Coat

Short coat, rustic and coarse

Color(s)

Yellow, Gray, Red and Fawn

Size

22-25 inches

Weight

75-89 lbs

Exercise:

Requires a lot of exercise

Temperament

Naturally dominant and serious but submissive to their owner if trained properly, affectionate to family, fearless and loyal

Trainability

Very trainable and obedient

Average Lifespan

11-14 years

Common Health Problems

Hip dysplasia

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