Alano Espanol Dog
INTRODUCTION
Alano Espanol is a jack of all trades. They can work, hunt, and even get along great with children, highly intelligent and utterly obedient. They are ranked No. 466 among the most popular dog breeds in the world. They are from the guard dog breed. Non-hypoallergenic and due to google searches their intelligence level is high.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Serious, Dominant, Affectionate, Reliable, Patient, Obedient
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Spain
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment.
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis Lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Alano Español or Spanish Bulldog is a Spanish breed of medium to the large-sized dog of the alaunt-bulldog type. It has been used repeatedly as a war dog, bullfighting, cattle management, hunting and as a watchdog
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Spanish Alano, Spanish Bulldog, Alano , Alano Espanol
Scientific name: Canis Lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black , Tan , Brindle , Fawn , Red , Sable , Wolf-sable , Yellow
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
11-14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Heigth: Male: 23-25 inches (58 - 64 cm)
Female: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm) -
TAIL
The tail is thicker at the base tapering to a point and is never cropped
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WEIGHT
75 - 88 pounds (34 - 40 kg)
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction : Throughout the year
Gestation period: 63days -
LITTER SIZE
4 to 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Mastiff bulldog
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The origins of the Alano Español are unknown. One hypothesis is that it derives from dogs brought into Spain in the period of migration in the fifth century by the Alani, a nomadic pastoral people of Central Europe
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ORIGIN
Spain
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families :
Species : -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
A quick lively affectionate dog
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
