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# The Spanish Alano: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Spain
The former Iberian catch dog: athletic, serious and reserved for experienced owners.
Size LargeLife expectancy 11–14 yearsBudget ≈ €142/monthPuppy €1,000 – €1,800
[Find a breeder 1](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-alano) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=spanish-alano)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Limited
Other pets Fair
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Very good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Functional type: More mobile than many heavy molossers.
- Courage: It was selected for demanding tasks.
- Short coat: Maintenance is simple.
- Reserved for experts: This is not an easy dog.
- Gripping instinct: Living with other animals requires management.
- Rarity: Few references and few local clubs.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Very experienced handlers: He needs people who understand catch dogs.
- Structured rural setting: A clear territory and useful work help him.
- Iberian breed enthusiasts: He represents an ancient canine heritage.
Not recommended for
- Novices and restless families: The risk is too high.
- Apartment without exercise or structure: He gets bored and becomes tense.
- Looking for a flexible companion dog: He remains a working molosser.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
60 cmSpanish Alano
- Height at the withers
- 55–64 cm
- Weight
- 30–45 kg
- Coat
- Short, close, smooth
- FCI group
- Catch dog / molossoid
- Origin
- Spain
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Spanish Alano in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Spanish Alano is a very ancient catch dog from the Iberian Peninsula, used for driving cattle, hunting big game and formerly for war tasks. Decimated in the 20th century, it was rebuilt from rural subjects from northern Spain. It is not a show mastiff: the sought-after type remains functional, lean and mobile. In France, a few breeders maintain it among knowledgeable enthusiasts.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Atypical molosser, more long-limbed and taller on legs than a classic mastiff. The head is broad but dry, the muzzle fairly long, the lips less pendulous than in heavy mastiffs. The coat is short, fawn, brindle, black-masked or sable. The skin is fairly thick. The gait is supple, capable of acceleration.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Serious, courageous, attached to his owner, not very demonstrative with strangers. He can live in a structured family if he was socialized early. With other animals, especially livestock or game, the instinct to seize exists. This is not a dog for an improvised walk.
Playful Intelligent Protective
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
He needs exercise, clarity and an owner who takes responsibility. A fenced garden is a plus. An apartment is only conceivable for an adult already very well controlled. Without a framework, he gets bored and can become possessive.
Training
## Training and socialization
Work on control, calmness and socialization from the youngest age. Bite sports must be reserved for professionals, often best avoided. Household consistency is more important than the number of commands learned.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Spanish Alano
A Spanish Alano puppy is often between 1,000 and 1,800 euros. The seriousness of the breeding and sociability weigh more than the look.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/spanish-alano/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
Drier than many molossers, it avoids some of the respiratory excesses, but hips, stomach and skin still need monitoring. The reconstruction of the breed requires looking at the origins and the sociability of the parents.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/spanish-alano/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Spanish Alano needs a complete, digestible diet adjusted to its age, its activity and its body condition. Protein quality and control of energy intake matter as much as the size of the ration.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/spanish-alano/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The name Alano refers to the dogs of the Alans, an ancient people whose molossers influenced Europe. It is distinguished from the Dogo Canario, heavier. In Spain, it remains a dog of rural tradition more than of fashion.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Spanish Alano
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Alano a Dogo Canario?
No. They share an Iberian origin, but the Alano is leaner, taller and more oriented toward historical gripping than the modern Dogo Canario.
### Is it suitable for a family?
Only an experienced, calm family, capable of providing a framework and exemplary socialization.
## Find a Spanish Alano breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Spanish Alano breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Spanish Alano breeders by country
[2 breeders of Spanish Alano in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-alano/finland) [1 breeder of Spanish Alano in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-alano) [1 breeder of Spanish Alano in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-alano/germany) [1 breeder of Spanish Alano in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-alano/italy)
[All breeders of Spanish Alano in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-alano)
## Ready to welcome a Spanish Alano?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-alano)
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