Presa Canario vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Compare the Presa Canario to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Presa Canarios and American Pit Bull Terriers.

Presa Canario vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
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General Details
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
85-145 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1898 AD
Temperament
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Stubborn
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Above Average
Above Average
Guarding
Above Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Luxating patella
Hypothyroidism
Demodectic mange
Cryptorchidism
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Presa Canario
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn Brindle
Fawn Brindle
Reverse brindle
Reverse brindle
Verdino brindle
Verdino brindle
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue, White, and Tan
Blue, White, and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and White
Fawn and White
Light Fawn
Light Fawn
White
White
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