Breed Name: Alano Español (Spanish Alano or Spanish Bulldog)

Breed Description
The Alano Español or Spanish Bulldog is a large healthy dog with origins traced from Molossia. Its characteristically primitive appearance is in accordance with its physiology to run at high speeds for extended periods of time. The Spanish Bulldog is well proportioned to its body structure. The rib cage is arched and not cylindrical, the chest extends to its level elbows. The sturdy solid shoulders and front legs make it easy for the breed to keep up with game, wild cattle and other large animals. The head of the Alano Español is brachycephalic or Bulldog like in the shape of a square.
The extensive muzzle encompasses approximately 35 percent of the entire length of its head. The jaws of the spanish bulldog breed are quite powerful.
The coat colorations of the Alano include a wide spectrum of yellow and wolf gray, with or without brindling (tigering), reds and fawns in dark or light, and even a noir mask.

Breed Health Issues
Overall, the Alano Español is a healthy breed, but you should consider a breed specific dog vitamin from DoggyVitamin.com to supplement any vital vitamins and minerals that may be hard to get from dog foods alone to avoid any long term health issues.

Temperament
Even though the Alano is affectionate to family members and submissive to it master, the breed is quite serious and dominant. Amongst children they are very patient. The adjectives that best describe the Spanish Bull dog are obedient, stable, and reliable. The Spanish Bulldog does not bark very often.

Living Conditions
The Alano is resilient to many weather types, both hot, dry, humid and cold. The Spanish Alano has a strong ability to adapt to all climates. The breed is well suited to reside outdoors in a yard and can also sleep outside.

Breed Characteristics
The weight of the Alano Espanol ranges by gender.

Male dogs are 23-25 inches or 58-63 centimeters

Females are 22-24 inches or 55-60 centimeters.

Both genders weigh the same between 75-89 pounds or 35-40 kilograms.

Breeding Group Mastiff