Presa Canarios are great dogs. If you're thinking about getting one you have to be a firm owner, not a mean one. You must always be in control. This is my second dog and I don't think I'll go with another breed for the rest of my life.
Perro de Presa Canarios come from a background of herding and guard dogs, and the Latin word cane, which mean "Island of the Dogs", is what the Canary Islands were named for - not the little yellow birds.
Presa Canarios have thick skin and short fur that comes in fawn, brindle (various shades), and black; white is allowed up to 20 percent. No shades of blue are allowed in competition. Males average around 125 pounds and females roughly 105 pounds.
Since the Presa Canarios' revival, breeders have concentrated on preserving this dog's natural guarding instincts and balancing those instincts with an even temperament. The modern Presa's temperament is described as: ...
Presa Canarios have thick skin and short fur that comes in all shades of fawn, brindle and black (the acceptance of the black coat is a point of contention among fanciers as it is allowed by the AKC-FSS, UKC and UPCC standards, ...
It should be noted that there is a great degree of diversity in Presa Canarios and Dogo Canarios throughout the world. While this diversity has good implications for health, it has some interesting ramifications for the breed status.
Perro de Presa Canarios have dense bones, thick skin, powerful muscles and a massive head with a large jaw. Instead of the usual hanging types as with most dogs, their ears are cropped. As for its body, white markings are sometimes seen.
Question by Dont Litter! Spay and Neuter: DS: Another question regarding protection work.?
What are your thoughts about how these dogs are being trained? Skipping to 2:30 with the presa canarios: ...
 See also: Perro de Presa Canario, Presa Canario, Mastiff, Dogo Canario, Hip Dysplasia
  
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