Perro De Presa Canario

Perro De Presa Canario History

The Perro de Presa Canario, also known as the Canary Dog, is a medium to large-sized, muscular, and solidly constructed, working terrier developed in the Canary Islands. The Perro de Presa Canario was officially recognized in 1959 by the Federación Canaria de Criadores de Animales de Libre Comercio. The origin of the name “Canary” dates back to the 16th century, when Christopher Columbus brought the first Canarios to the Americas. The Canaries are a group of Spanish islands in the Atlantic Ocean, located 115 km (70 mi) off the northwest coast of Africa. The Canarians, who developed the Canario, were known for the colorful and distinctive textiles and garments they wove. In 1496, the Spanish invaded the Canarian Islands and renamed the islands Las Islas Canarias or The Canary Isles. The Canarians distinguished themselves by their bravery, loyalty, and tenacity.

Perro De Presa Canario Physical Characteristics

The Perro De Presa Canario is a medium to large-sized, muscular, powerful, and athletic dog that has a long, thick, straight, coarse, and dense hair. They weigh between 55-120 pounds and can stand between 24-27 inches at the wither. They have deep, wide-set, and almond-shaped eyes. The head is broad with a slightly domed skull. They have a full, strong neck. They have a square muzzle and a strong jaw. They have a large, rectangular body and a broad, deep chest. The legs are sturdy, straight, and muscled. The feet are round and large with tight toes and strong nails. Their tail is bushy and tapered at the end. Their coat comes in a variety of solid and dappled colors and patterns, such as: white with rust colored markings, black with rust colored markings, red with rust colored markings, or copper with rust colored markings.

Perro De Presa Canario Health

Description of breed health.

Perro De Presa Canario Temperament and Behaviour

The Perro De Presa Canario (Spanish Mastiff) is a confident, courageous, and dominant dog. They are loyal to their owner and protective of their territory, but are very wary of strangers. They are highly intelligent, but can be stubborn and headstrong.

Perro De Presa Canario Activity Requirements

The Perro De Presa Canario, more commonly known as the Canary Mastiff, is a large, powerful dog with a distinctive gait. They were originally bred for hunting, and today they are a popular pet. While Canaries are not especially high-energy, they do require regular exercise. A daily outing, such as a walk around the neighborhood or a trip to the dog park, will be enough to keep your Canary in shape. Canaries are a strong-willed and protective breed. Their size and strength are intimidating, and they can be aggressive with other animals. They are best suited to people with a strong leadership personality and firm boundaries.

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