1/5/2024 0 Comments Dogo cansrio![]() ![]() Lovers of the strong types have long since brought the Dogo Canario to the mainland and as far as Germany. However, there has since been another name change and since 2019 the official name has been Presa Canario. ![]() In the process, it was initially referred to only as Dogo Canario, to replace the epithet "Presa", translated as "packer", which is often seen as negative. The FCI kept the breed semi-official for several years and finally fully recognized it in 2011. However, owning a Presa Canario is still considered a special status symbol today. In the past, it was found almost everywhere on the islands as a guard dog. It is believed that this breed developed from crosses of the "majorero", native dogs at that time, with molossoid dogs brought to the islands. This dog is said to go directly back to the original Molossians of the ancient world. Today, he is an excellent companion dog, much appreciated for his superb talent as guardian and protector of property and people.The "El perro de presa canario", also just called Presa Canario, was first mentioned in records from the Canary Islands (Tenerife and Gran Canaria) in the 16th century. Increasingly popular, especially in the United States but also in several other countries, the Dogo Canario received the approval of his standard by the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) in 2001.Īlthough the breed is rather old, it has only recently been officially recognized. The Dogo Canario's breed was subsequently improved around 1989, to finally result in the dog as we know him today. When, in 1960, the ban on dog fighting was implemented, the breed was again threatened but he still resisted and was saved again. ![]() He was saved, however, and the dog began to be used in dog fights. Some claimed that he caused tremendous damage to domestic animals and the breed was almost extinct. The Dogo Canario was greatly appreciated for helping the shepherds of the time control the cattle and for his talent as guardian and protector of cattle.Īround 1526, one wanted to eliminate him. Resulting from the cross between Bulldogs, Mastiffs and a local breed, probably including the Majorero and other Molossuses dogs of the archipelago, this large mastiff type therefore combines power, agility and morphology specific to mastiffs. His tail usually does not go beyond the hock.Īccording to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 2, section 2 and is #346Īs his name suggests, the Dogo Canario is native to the Canary Islands in Spain, more specifically Gran Canaria and the islands of Tenerife in the archipelago. His drooping ears fall on each side of the head when not trimmed. His eyes, medium size and oval shape, are usually in harmony with the color of the dress. The Dogo Canario's head is massive and has a slightly convex skull and a well-marked stop. His short coat is flat, rustic and rather coarse. His dress is a pretty red color in all shades from very dark to very light, but often quite cold tone. ![]() Heightīetween 62 and 66 cm (24.41 to 25.98 inches) for the maleīetween 57 and 62 cm (22.44 to 24.41 inches) for the female Weightīetween 45 and 50 kg (99.21 to 110.23 pounds) for the maleīetween 40 and 45 kg (88.18 to 99.21 pounds) for the female Color His slightly flabby skin is a very characteristic aspect that most certainly comes from the Bulldog or Mastiff. Muscular, sturdy, massive and large, his silhouette is hardy in appearance but very well proportioned. Although considered a hound, the Dogo Canario is of average height. ![]()
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