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Alano Espanol Champions
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Pronunciation:
alano es-pah-nyawl
Breed Description:
The Alano Espanol breed of dog is a large sized breed of dog with a very sturdy and athletic build. The body should be well positioned with large paws, strong front legs and an ample chest size. The tail is thick and should taper to a point. The head is brachycephalic and square but the breed has a long enough snout that they rarely suffer from breathing problems that other brachycephalic breeds suffer from. The jaws of the Alano Espanol should be very large and is known for being very powerful. The ears should be medium in size and should be carried forward, half folded, although they are commonly cropped.
The coat of the Alano Espanol is short and tense and should cover the dog completely. They can be a number of colors including fawn, yellow, black with tan tigered brindled markings, red, and wolf gray. All of the colors can have brindled markings that are tigered along with a black mask, however, they can also be solid in color. White is allowed in the breed standard but they should be limited to the belly, chest, snout and tip of the tail and the markings should be small.
Temperament:
The Alano Espanol breed of dog is a strong breed with an even temperament. They do need a firm owner and if they don't they can become very domineering, however, with proper guidance, the Alano Espanol is a very eager to please dog that will work with a moment's notice. The breed is generally calm and patient and they do very well with children. They tend to be very protective, but they will not usually attack anyone or anything without just cause. The breed is naturally suspicious of strangers but they will warm up to them eventually. The breed usually does very well with other dogs and animals but it is still important to socialize them.
Height:
The average height of an Alano Espanol is between 22 to 25 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of an Alano Espanol is between 75 to 89 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Alano Espanol breed of dog is considered to be a very healthy breed with no known health problems or diseases. They are very robust and hardy and generally recovers from any illness or injury quickly.
Living Conditions:
The Alano Espanol breed of dog can live just about anywhere but they are not suited for apartments. In fact, they are not an indoor breed in many ways and they really do enjoy sleeping outdoors. They make excellent outside dogs and can thrive in any climate regardless of humidity or temperature.
Exercise:
The Alano Espanol breed of dog is used to being a working dog and they really do need a lot of exercise. Expect to give them about 60 minutes of exercise each day or about three very long walks. They make excellent jogging companions.
Life Expectancy:
11 to 14 years
Grooming:
The Alano Espanol breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and they require little to no maintenance to keep their coats healthy. On average, you should expect to brush your dog on a weekly basis to remove dead hairs and dirt. A wipe down with a damp cloth will keep them clean and they should only be bathed when it is absolutely necessary. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and nails should be clipped once or twice a week.
Origin:
The Alano Espanol breed of dog was developed in Spain and is considered to be a very old breed, although no one is completely certain how the breed was developed. There are several theories, but the main theory is that the molossoid breeds were brought to Spain with the Alanos in 406AD. These dogs evolved and eventually became the breed as we know it today.
The Alano Espanol was used in 1883 for bull fighting and it was there that the breed began to be used for guarding, hunting and also for herding. They were commonly used for hunting wild boar but as the boar began to dwindle in number, so too did the Alano Espanol. Despite being an old breed, it wasn't until the early 1980's that the breed garnered any interest in the animal and kept it from disappearing completely. Today, the breed is renowned for their ability as a versatile dog that can be used for police work, hunting, tracking, Schutzhund competitions, agility, and many other canine jobs and competitions. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
