El Dog Presa Canario or Dogo Canario It is a brave, protective and faithful dog to its owners. Despite his imposing appearance, he can be really affectionate with his own, although his strong guardian instinct makes him somewhat suspicious of strangers. We tell you some details about the history, character and health of this breed, considered one of the strongest, most agile and intelligent.
This dog is originally from the Canary Islands and it arose as a result of the crosses between the native dogs with the Bulldogs and Mastiffs that arrived from Great Britain during century XIX. However, its origin is not completely clear, since according to some theories the Bardino and the Majorero (now extinct breeds) were also part of the development of this dog. Thanks to its physical and psychological characteristics, it was used to protect homes and herds.
El Presa Canario dog stands out for its imposing physique, as both their head and body are very large, and can weigh up to 65 kg in the case of males, and 55 kg in females. He is very muscular, with a strong jaw and dense bones. Their fur is short and rough, and can be of different shades (brindle, mottled, black, beige…).
Regarding its character, it is docile and loving with his family, although given his great protective instinct, he can become very distrustful of strangers. That is why it is very important to socialize them properly and make them receive a good education. The intervention of a professional trainer is highly recommended in this case, since it would be very difficult to control a dog of this size with behavioral problems. It is very important, in this sense, to work on the obedience orders.
The strong muscles of this dog need some training, and physical exercise is essential for this breed. The long walks they are essential for your physical and mental well-being.