Active
Playful
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Good-natured
Quiet
Faithful

Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Dominant
Devoted
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Calm
Reserved
Suspicious

English Cotralians are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Presa Danes are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

English Cocker Spaniel, Australian Shepherd

Presa Canario, Great Dane

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Red

Black
Gray
Brindle
Cream
Fawn

English Cotralians have medium-length coats.

Presa Danes have short coats.

An English Cotralian can have a litter of 6-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Presa Dane can have a litter of 10-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

English Cotralians are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Presa Danes have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the English Cotralian breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Presa Danes typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Deafness
Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease
Bone Cancer

Otitis Externa
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Osteochondritis Dissecans

None Known

Skin Scraping
Ear Examination
Ophthalmic Exam
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Skin Biopsy
Orthopedic Exam
Thyroid Biopsies
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Levels

Blood Analysis
Full Physical Eexamination by the Veterinarian to test the range of movement in the joint areas
Cardiac Test

English Cotralians are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Presa Danes are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Presa Dane dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Cotralian, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Presa Dane, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Cotralians usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Presa Danes usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The English Cotralian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Presa Dane has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, English Cotralian should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Presa Dane should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of an English Cotralian is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Presa Dane is somewhere $3.50 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an English Cotralian is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Presa Dane is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

The English Cotralian is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Presa Danes are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

English Cotralians make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Presa Danes have an average level of friendliness towards children.

English Cotralians are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Presa Danes are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

English Cotralians are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Presa Danes are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

English Cotralians are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Presa Danes have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

The English Cotralian is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Presa Danes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.