Fierce Dog Breed: Perro de Presa Canario
The Perro de Presa Canario, or "Canarian catch dog" in Spanish, is a mastiff breed that originated in the Canary Islands. It is a complex, powerful dog that requires special needs when it comes to ownership. The Presa is used as a “catch dog,” driving livestock and warding off or killing stray dogs. The Presa has a massive head, heavy rectangular body, and a short coat in tan, black, brown, or any combination of those colors.
The Perro de Presa Canario stands between 21 and 25 inches tall at shoulder height and weighs between an average of 80 and 130 pounds.
This breed was originally developed for working with livestock. The Perro de Presa Canario comes from the Canary Islands and its origins can be traced all the way back to the Roman Empire. This breed was developed between 43 and 89 AD. Later, the breed came to be known in dog-fighting circles until the 1940s when dog fighting was outlawed.
The Perro de Presa Canario was developed from large Molosser-type dogs as well as a variety of mastiff-type and bulldog-type breeds. After dog fighting was outlawed, the breed was combined with other protective breeds like the German Shepherd and Doberman Pinscher and used for guarding. A sheepdog known as the Bardino Majorero was also added to the bloodline.
Presas require early socialization and obedience training. In some situations, the Presa can be aggressive toward other dogs and suspicious of strangers. In countries with breed bans, it is often among the breeds that are outlawed.
Sources: http://www.petguide.com/breeds/dog/perro-de-presa-canario/ http://shivasystem.com/Most-Dangerous-Dog-Breeds/3
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This is my dog, Diego
He is imported from Spain
and I always thought he had some type of
bull in him
Looking at your picture I see some tiny resemblance
There's some Sheppard in there for sure
What you guys think?
Maybe he is a Presa!
Do you think so?
Doesn't look at all like a shepperd mate.
This is how a shepperd looks like
Regarding to the post, Presa Canario is a fucking scary dog. You don't want to see him angry face to face because you're dead man.
This is what a Dutch sheperd looks like:
I might get some dna testing done,
It's been bugging me since we had him, and literaly everybody always asks, "what type of dog is that?"
]Yes, that's true.
hey @darthnava nice publication ...this is my threelegged dog. his name is blacky. he runs 12Km every week.
You are a good man for taking care of Blacky. I salute you!
wow amazing dog indeed friend and to me it looks so powerful and aggressive too and it is perfect dog to use for guarding purposes, thanks for introducing us to this dog actually i don't know much about Presa before, wish you a fantastic week ahead friend, Stay blessed
the looks so cute when they are little and fierce and bold when they grows up i would run away straight if i saw one of them hahaha
"the Presa can be aggressive toward other dogs and suspicious of strangers."
Lol, I 100% agree with you tho. judging from the way its walking. majestically you would want to say, or maybe proud, lol.
Since its a mixed breed, there could be some genetic factors that could explain its behavior.
But the Dog looks cute.
thanks @darthnava for sharing this beautiful and informative piece
Beautiful and charming! I am a lover of dogs in fact I have a naughty cocker spaniel very playful, you have my vote, thanks for posting this interesting information, greetings from Venezuela
Yes, dogs are a joy to keep.
Guns and animals. You know that's my favorite. And chickens of course!
I think I saw this kind of dog in a market in Florida a couple month's ago!
Or at least a similar breed. Keep up the great work. I'll soon be heading to Peru! But I really want to go back to South East Asia and pay you visit! I love that part of the world. A @darthnava Filipino tour! That would be something!
Hope you are well my friend. -Dan "World Travel Pro!"
Thanks, that dog looks like a man-stopper!
Excellent post my friend used to had this dog but he is no more with him now
dont treat animals like animals. treat them as living beings. thats what they are. the greatness of a nation is judged by the way its animal are treated.each an every animal on earth has as much right to be here as you and me..
keep it up bro i like your love to the animals
stay blessed
This is a very informative post @darthnava ^_^ I've always loved dogs and I like big dogs because they tend to be gentle and sweet. Thanks for sharing this :)