Longevity
Life expectancy
With attentive care, an appropriate diet and good medical follow-up, the Alano espagnol can live from 11 to 14 years. Longevity depends on the quality of the breeding, the lifestyle and hereditary predispositions.
Build
A robust breed?
Good at work in hot and dry weather. Less comfortable in damp cold without shelter. Violent exertion in the young should be limited.
Watch points
What to watch for
Lameness, stomach, social tensions, work wounds. A young dog that is too “hard” must be channeled early.
Joint disorders : Hips and elbows should still be monitored despite a drier type.
Gastric risk : Split meals and rest around exertion are recommended.
Gripping instinct : Without guidance, it can be too harsh toward animals.
Wear in the young : Running and jumping too early tire the locomotor system.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
Iberian origin: good tolerance to dry heat, to be spared during heatwaves. Shelter in winter.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
The Spanish Alano must maintain a silhouette suited to its morphology, with palpable ribs without excess. The ration must match the actual activity, age and sterilization. Regular weighing prevents overly significant variations.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Socialize widely and early.
- Avoid amateur bite sports.
- Split meals.
- Take it easy on growth until 18 months.
Vaccination
Spanish Alano vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Spanish Alano? Like all dogs, the Spanish Alano receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for Spanish Alano is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Spanish Alano vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
Which boosters for your Spanish Alano?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Spanish Alano
Hips, elbows, heart, behavior. Controlled growth. Broad socialization.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
