Related breedBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomAlano Español at a glance
- Origin
- Spain
- Appeared
- 1300 to 1500 (likely)
- Family
- European Mastiff
- Type
- Mastiff / molossoid
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 11 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- NATIONAL
- Status
- Living
The name. Spanish for "Spanish Alaunt", after the Alans who brought the Alaunt to Iberia.
Same familyGreat Dane1600 to 1880 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Descends from
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: European Mastiff
Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso
Same time, same continent
Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Borzoi, Bracco Italiano, Briard
Same eraGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · GermanyPlace in time
The Alano Español appears 1300 to 1500 (likely), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Alano Español is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
