Alano Español, sometimes called the Spanish Bulldog in English, is a very large breed of dog of the molosser dog type, originating in Spain. The breed is best known for its former use during Spanish bullfights. The Alano Español is a very large dog of the Molosser type, with a large, strong head. Males should be no smaller than 58 centimetres at the withers, and should weigh 34–40 kilograms with females somewhat smaller. The coat is short and thick but never velvety, and is most often a brindle of any color; leonardo ;black and brindle; sable wolf. White chest flashes are... acceptable but prevalence of white is not. The face may or may not have a black mask. The muzzle is short with the lower jaw slightly concave, and has a very large, broad, black nose. The ears are set high and may be drop or cut short. The skin is very thick, with neck folds and some wrinkles on the face. The name of the breed comes from the Alani, nomadic pastoralists who arrived in Spain as part of the transhumance in the 5th Century. These peoples were known to keep large livestock guardian dogs and pursuit dogs which became the basis for the many regional Alaunt types.
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| Place of Origin: | Spain |
| Also Known As: | Spanish Bulldog, Spanish Alano, Alano |