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Canary Dog
Puppies for Sale
Presa Canario
(Perro de Presa Canario)
(Canary Dog)
Bes - born in Spain and brought to Argentina
Parada de Bes. Bes' Stand (Presa Canario - Canary Dog)
Photo Courtesy of Martin
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Description |
The Canary Dog has a powerful, square head
that is nearly as wide as it is long. The muzzle is broad. The chest is deep and
broad. The rump is slightly raised. This breed has thick skin, dense bones and
powerful muscles and a massive head with a large jaw. The ears are usually
cropped. Colors include fawn and various brindles, white markings are sometimes
seen. |
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Temperament |
The Canary Dog requires a very dominant
owner who understand 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. |
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Height, Weight |
Weight: 84-106 pounds (38-48 kg.)
Height: 21-25 inches (55-65 cm.) |
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Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
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Exercise |
This breed needs to be
taken on a daily,
long walk. |
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Life Expectancy |
9-11 years |
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Grooming |
The short, rough coat is easy to
groom. Brush with a firm bristle brush and wipe over with a piece of toweling or
chamois for a gleaming finish. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. This
breed is an average shedder. |
Origin |
The Canary Dog 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. |
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Mastiff |
Recognition |
APRI |
| APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc. |
Paz, the Presa Canario
puppy at 5 1/2 months old, weighing 95 lbs.
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Juana, the Canary Dog
Photo Courtesy of Martin
Juana, the Canary Dog
Photo Courtesy of Martin
Juana, the Canary Dog
Photo Courtesy of Martin
Juana, the Canary Dog
Photo Courtesy of Martin
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