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• "The Presa Canario is naturally affectionate with children and protective of its master and his family."
• "Especially suited to protecting, guarding duties and traditionally used for herding cattle and dog-fighting. Impetuous temperament. Low, deep bark. Obedient, reliable family protector, unfriendly towards strangers."
• The Presa Canario is an extraordinary dog and when properly socialized and trained, there is no better dog then Presa. Presa Canario can now participate in all UKC events, which include obedience trials, agility trials, weight pulls, and personal protection events. There have already been reports about Presa being titled with PSA, Schutzhund and French Ring, that clearly proves the Presa’s amazing working ability.

The Presa Canario, or Canary Dog, was historically a guardian and cattle driving dog. The breed originated on the Canary Islands, a group of Spanish volcanic islands that sit about 100 miles northwest of Africa. The Presa Canario was developed by crossing native dogs with Bulldogs and Mastiffs that were brought in from Britain during the 19th century. This cross-breeding resulted in a powerful, muscular, large-boned dog with a massive head. The even-tempered, intelligent and athletic Presa Canario has a short, smooth, coarse coat in fawn or brindle with a darker face mask. The Presa is quiet in the home, loyal to its family, wary of strangers and protective of its property. Like many guardian breeds, the Presa requires early training and plenty of socialization.

The ancestry of the Presa Canario is probably inclusive of the presently extinct indigenous Bardino Majero after a crossing with the introduced English Mastiffs. The development of this dog breed during the 19th century was exclusively for the purpose of dog fighting, which was at the time common entertainment in the majority of European countries. The development of these breeds was specifically for their endurance and tenacity. In countries like Ireland, the fights took place in open spaces, but often, such as within in the Canary Islands, fighting was carried out in pits or rings. After dog fighting was made illegal on the island and in the majority of other countries, other breeds such as German Shepherd were introduced and the Presa Canarios became extinct by 1960s. The later revival of the breed was by Dr. Carl Semencic, an American anthropologist.

Presa Canarios have square, powerful heads whose widths are approximately equal to their length. They have broad and deep chests, and slightly raised rumps as well. These dogs combine thick skins, powerful muscles and dense bones with massive heads, ..., read more Presa Canario breed description.

An Owner's Presa Canario Description
Abra roams the confines of my estate, and to date, we've never had a break-in. Of course that's why I acquired him in the first place. I wanted a dog whose looks alone would intimidate because I believe that effectively deters any real confrontation.

There will always be that nut out there that has to 'test' the waters, so to speak. That fool (and there have been several) will jump the fence in full view of Abra, thinking he can be befriended. But Abra is not that easy; he knows a stranger when he sees one and will immediately let him know he's not welcome. At least twice, he's chased someone back over the fence; another guy who breached the fence Abra kept pinned to the ground until the police arrived. Thanks to Abra, none of these intruders made it as far as the house. Read more about Abra, ....

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