Presa Canario Puppies For Sale By Ethical Breeders The Presa Canario is a cross between Bulldogs, Mastiffs and Native dogs in the 19th century. They are thought to have come especially from the island of Gran Canaria (hence the Presa Canario is called the "canary dog"), but also Tenerife. In the 1940s the breed started to diminish but was revived once again in the 1970s by Dr. Carl Semencic. In the 1970s Spaniards began the search for the native dogs once again and fortunately found pure blooded specimens of the species. Within ten years, the breed was back on its feet again, not in high numbers but in good bloodlines and back in the show ring. Dr. Carl Semencic introduced the breed into the United States and Canada, and from there the breed was put on the Foundation Stock Service list. Today the breed is known in the U.S., unfortunately, as a threatening breed that has attacked people. Although these dogs can be vicious, proper training and socialization are key in their development to produce a calm and responsible dog.
In addition in the 1800s English settlers brought over mastiffs (Presas are known as Presa Canario Mastiff) and old-style bulldogs that bred with the Canario. This resulted in very powerful, muscular, large-boned dogs, which were used for fighting until 1940, when dog fighting was banned. The breed was bred specifically for this purpose for a long time. It was not solely a fighting dog, however, and was quite often used as a herding dog, guard dog, and allpurpose farm dog. Dog fighting still continued outside of the law years later after the ban was made, and the Canario dog was used for this. Soon, however, other settlers introduced breeds such as the German Shepherd and Great Dane onto the islands, and the Presa Canario severely lost members. Originally bred as a guardian or otherwise known cattle dog the Presa Canario Dog has a powerful build and penetrating eyes. Their bark is very deep and commands attention when heard. Colors on the Presa Canario range from dark to light brindle, shades of fawn and a black mask. Montreal Presa offers these exceptional dogs for all ages of your family. The Presa Canario temperament is calm yet attentive. It can be playful with a baby just as well as an adult