Canis Panther Breed Description

Canis Panther Description, Straight from the Dog's Mouth
So I'm out on the front porch with a bunch of buddies of mine, shooting the breeze while we throw down a cold one. The summer heat had us just hanging out, saving our energy for watching Sunday Night Football. Robo, my dog, was nowhere in sight and I'm thinking he's found a shady spot under the porch, lying low to stay cool.

It's not too long until we hear this clunking and banging noise and wonder what in the world the neighbor is doing to cause such a racket. The noise keeps on, and then it's followed by a kind of baby's cry or perhaps a person in trouble, on the edge of panicking. We hear the clunking and banging, then hear this whimpering sound. I got no kids and no wife so I knew no one was in the house. Then it dawned on me that someone could be in the rear yard messing around with my stuff. I have a lot of junk back there that Robo keeps his eye on because of the value it has. Motors, bicycle frames car parts and....well, just stuff that isn't easily replaced.

So I give Robo a whistle since I want him to check it out. It'd be just my luck that someone would get hurt trying to steal my stuff and slap me with a lawsuit. No Robo, and a second call to him still got no response. I tell the boys that we better check out the backyard, and so we head around through the side gate. The closer we get to the rear, the louder the banging and whimpering is. I'm thinking that Robo has got a thief in the grip of his teeth and is banging his head against the house or something.

We all walk cautiously around into the back and there we see it. Robo has gone and got his head stuck in a metal bucket and can't shake it loose. So listen up, all you neighborhood thieves! You break into my yard and you'll either get beat up with a bucket or chased over the fence. My Robo is always trying new security techniques!

 

 

Introduction

The Canis Panther originated in the USA in the 1970s. Breeder Scorpio Jones sought to create a dog that excelled at personal protectrion. The breed has established bloodlines with multi-generation pedigrees. They are highly intelligent, loyal, loving and extremely protective of family and home. They also excel in obedience, agility and personal protection training and tasks. The body is heavily muscled with a wide chest and jaw, and they possess a short luxurious coat in colors of chocolate, black, buckskin and blue. The tail is docked and the ears cropped. Males average 28 inches and 130 lbs. Females are similar in height and average 105 lbs. The temperament of the Canis Panther is very loving, sensitive to its family and suspicious of strangers. They are not animal aggressive and do well in homes with children and other pets when properly introduced.

History

Cleotha 'Scorpio' Jones, Lucas Lopez and Michael Stratten sought to develop a dog that would excel at personal protection and yet be a wonderful companion and family pet. Jones, living in Chicago, might have been content with any of a host of larger guardian breeds, but there were few choices available in the inner city that would be trainable in the ways he sought. Lopez and Stratten agreed, and the three trainers began a concerted breeding program.

By crossing the Doberman Pinscher, the Black Great Dane and the Staffordshire Terrier, the trio succeed at breeding a magnificent looking animal that can be relied upon to be loving and affectionate to its owners and defensive, suspicious and aggressive on command to others.

More than 30 years later, Canis Panthers now breed true, and have become as well known for their devotion to their families as they are for their vigilance as guardians.

General Description

Simply put, these are beautiful animals that exude physical power and strength. Head has qualities that call to mind both the blunt wedge of the Doberman with the chiseled rectangle common to the Great Dane. In combination, the Canis Panther is a handsome blend of both. The sturdy neck is not particularly long, and seats squarely between broad sloping shoulders. Lips are tight, almond shaped eyes are wide set and expression is alert and vigilant. As an American breed, the practice of cropping and docking was adopted during its development. Whether that will continue as the practice has come under negative scrutiny (and been banned in the EU) remains to be seen.

Always solid colored, the Canis Panther can be black, chocolate, blue(gray) or fawn(buckskin).

Temperament

As with all aggressive breeds developed for guardianship and protection, these animals require extensive training from an experienced owner who understands how to inculcate pack order and respect within the family unit while developing the response patterns and commands necessary for dangerous situations. Socialization is necessary from puppyhood onward. Training must be consistent and continual and bonds of loyalty need to be strengthened with reward and praise.

Health and Care

Truly a maintenance-free dog in just about every sense of the phrase. Non-shedding, their sleek fur repels most dirt and grime. No health problems have been discovered during the decades since the breed's initial development, no doubt a tribute to the careful breeding of the Canis Panther's creators.
 

Colors

fawn, chocolate, black, blue/gray

Living Area

This breed must be kept inside because of their short fur.

Recognized By

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