PRESA CANERIO
The Presa Canario ancestry probably includes the now extinct naive and
indigenous Bardino Majero, crossed with imported English Mastiffs. It was
developed in the Canary Islands in the 1800's specifically for dog fighting. At
one time dog fighting was a common and popular entertainment in most European
countries, and breeds were developed specially for their tenacity and
endurance. In some countries, such as Ireland, fights were staged in open
fields, but more often, as was the case in the Canary Islands, fighting took
place in rings or pits. With the outlawing of dogfighting on the island and the
introduction of foreign dogs such as the German Shepherd Dog, by the 1960s the
breed was nearly extinct. It was revived by the American veterinarian Dr. Carl
Semencic.
The Presa Canario requires a very dominant owner who
understands the alpha nature in canines. No
member of the family can be uncomfortable around the dog. Canaries make
outstanding guard dogs. Just their
appearance is a deterrent not to mention their ability to confront any
intruder. In the wrong hands this dog can be dangerous, but with the right
owner it can make a nice, devoted companion. This is not a breed for first time
dog owners. Owners must take their dogs for daily pack walks to satisfy their migration
instincts. The dog must not walk in front of the human who is holding the lead,
as the pack leader goes first. The dog must walk beside or behind the human.
The objective in training this dog is to achieve a pack leader
status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have
an order
in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we
become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a
single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog
communicates his displeasure with growling and eventually biting, all other
humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. The humans must be the ones
making the decisions, not the dogs. That is the only way your relationship with
your dog can be a complete success.
Height, Weight
Weight: 80-130 pounds (36-59
kg.)
Height: 21-25 inches (55-65 cm.)
indigenous Bardino Majero, crossed with imported English Mastiffs. It was
developed in the Canary Islands in the 1800's specifically for dog fighting. At
one time dog fighting was a common and popular entertainment in most European
countries, and breeds were developed specially for their tenacity and
endurance. In some countries, such as Ireland, fights were staged in open
fields, but more often, as was the case in the Canary Islands, fighting took
place in rings or pits. With the outlawing of dogfighting on the island and the
introduction of foreign dogs such as the German Shepherd Dog, by the 1960s the
breed was nearly extinct. It was revived by the American veterinarian Dr. Carl
Semencic.
The Presa Canario requires a very dominant owner who
understands the alpha nature in canines. No
member of the family can be uncomfortable around the dog. Canaries make
outstanding guard dogs. Just their
appearance is a deterrent not to mention their ability to confront any
intruder. In the wrong hands this dog can be dangerous, but with the right
owner it can make a nice, devoted companion. This is not a breed for first time
dog owners. Owners must take their dogs for daily pack walks to satisfy their migration
instincts. The dog must not walk in front of the human who is holding the lead,
as the pack leader goes first. The dog must walk beside or behind the human.
The objective in training this dog is to achieve a pack leader
status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have
an order
in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we
become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a
single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog
communicates his displeasure with growling and eventually biting, all other
humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. The humans must be the ones
making the decisions, not the dogs. That is the only way your relationship with
your dog can be a complete success.
Height, Weight
Weight: 80-130 pounds (36-59
kg.)
Height: 21-25 inches (55-65 cm.)