: 587īy the 1960s it was close to extinction. The Presa Canario was particularly influenced by dogs brought from the British Isles with the large influx of British residents in the late nineteenth century. Dogs of this type were cross-bred with various dogs of molossoid type introduced to the islands at different times during the colonial period. The Presa Canario derives from the Bardino Majorero, which was formerly distributed throughout the Canary Islands.
It was traditionally used as a guard dog, as a herding dog for both sheep and cattle, and for dog-fighting, which was legal in Spain until 1936 and may have continued clandestinely thereafter. : 587 It was formerly known as the Dogo Canario. It originates in the autonomous region of the Canary Islands, and is found mostly in the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife. They are never a dog for first time owners.The Presa Canario is a Spanish breed of large dog of mastiff or catch dog type. Therefore, if you are wanting to adopt a Canary Mastiff, we suggest that you make sure that you have time and are committed to training this dog. The main problem with this breed is that they can be aggressive if they are not socialized or trained properly. The bark of this breed is very deep and resonant, but in general Canary mastiffs are not noisy dogs. Positive training also works very well as long as its coach is consistent and firm. Traditional training does work with this breed as long as its owner has experience training Mastiff dogs. However, their independent temperament needs to be taken into account. Training this breed is not very difficult. When they are properly socialized, this breed are excellent companions, but still remain reserved with strangers. If they are not properly socialized and trained, they can be aggressive with strange people, other dogs or other animal species. They are usually reserved with strangers and aggressive to the unknown. By nature this breed is very independent. The Presa Canario is a tough dog which does not often feel fear. Other organizations on recognize canary mastiffs of a solid black color. White marks on its chest, throat, front feet back could occur, but these marks should be minimal. According to the breed standard approved by the International Cynological Federation (FCI), its hair should be brindle and they should have a black mask. The coat of this dog is short, smooth and rough. As you can see, they are large and robust animals. Male Presa Canrio dogs measure 24–26" (60–66 cm) at the withers, while females measure 22–24" (56–62 cm). It has a deep and wide chest and a thick tail of medium insertion.
Its upper line is straight and rises slightly from the withers to the rump. Its body is longer than its height presenting a rectangular profile. The current standard does not require that their ears need to be amputated, but it was a very common practice in the past. Its ears are medium and fall on the sides of its head. It has slightly oval and brown medium sized eyes. Its snout is shorter than its skull, which is broad and powerful. Its nose is black and its naso-frontal depression (stop) is pronounced. The head of this breed is massive, compact and has thick loose skin. In fact, this dog can be considered quite scary at first glance. The Canary Mastiff is an impressively robust, muscular and powerful dog with a strong presence. This stereotype has caused much controversy between Canary Mastiff lovers and people who believe they are a threat. The current Canary Mastiff stems from local majores and English Molossian blood.Īs with Pit Bull breeds, the Presa Canario is considered a dangerous dog. All of these dogs were used to participate in the unethical practice of dogfighting. The English brought bulldog and bullterrier dogs to the archipelago. However, the modern breed is was only defined in the eighteenth century when there was a strong English migration to the islands. Miscegenation also began to take place with the arrival of other European dogs. With the arrival of Europeans to the islands and particularly with their subsequent conquest, majoreros began to be used as auxiliary dogs for butchers. At that time, these great island dogs were used by its natives as guardians, protectors and food. These dogs descend from the old majorero dogs that existed in the archipelago during pre-Hispanic times (i.e.
The Canary Mastiff, also know as the Presa Canario and previously as the Dogo Canario, is a Mastiff type dog breed from the Canary Islands.
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