Dogo Canario

FCI 346 - Molossoid . Dogo

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The Dogo Canario It is a classic moloso. It is the offspring of an ancient and in this ancient form is only rarely found in Central Europe today.. It has many names: Presa Canario, Perro de Presa, Perro de Toro, Alano o Presa Canario. Dogs of the current type Dogo Canario they existed still ago 200 years everywhere. They were the old saupackers, bear teethers, guard dogs, butcher dogs, the ancestors of the current great danes, bulldogs, boxers and mastiffs. They are extremely strong and bulky dogs, that even today are summarized as molossers. They were already bred in ancient times and have always been highly appreciated. They were used on large farms, with livestock herds or for example on merchant ships such as guard and protection dogs, served as herding dogs and as hunting dogs for wild boar or bear. They served rulers like Hammurabi as war dogs, they had them carved in stone in full recognition does 3700 years.

Due to its strength, courage and determination, have been used as fighting dogs in the arenas of animal fighting since Roman times. Molossians have a commanding head with a rather short snout and long lips.. The ears are usually worn hanging. According to the traditions of antiquity in words and images, the main characteristics of the molossian have remained essentially the same for thousands of years, but in recent centuries and especially due to modern dog breeding, the classic type of molosser has been lost to some extent. In extreme cases strange shapes have been bred with many extremely short folds or snouts such as bulldogs or giants like him Great Dane or the Mastiff. The Dog is still raised in his homeland only for his performance at work.

So, chances are that the Dogo Canario still personify the type Molosoide as was common in the old days. It is clearly recognized as trotting, but does not suffer from cultivated exaggerations of any bodily characteristics or traits. Can only hope it stays that way. Unfortunately, breeders are very much at odds with Dogo Canario. They haven't even managed to agree on a name and a registry office. Since 1991 It has been officially considered as "The Canarian Presa Dog" among the natural symbols of the Canary Islands.. Meanwhile in 2001 the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture recognized these dogs as a national breed also under the name of Dogo Canario, the same dogs were then provisionally recognized as Dogo Canario by the world federation FCI in 2001 and finally in 2011. Other names are Perro de Presa y Alano. Alano It is an old word that means Great Dane.

The Dogo Canario, Perro de Presa, Perro de Toro, Alano o Presa Canario – all designations for the same four-legged friend – he is an elegant dog that radiates athletic power. He is an athletic, muscular, elongated but nevertheless typical molosser.

The skull-muzzle ratio is approximately 6:4. The upper lip rests a little flaccidly on the lower one. The eyes, medium-sized, they are oval and hazelnut, the ears, high, they are separated from each other and are shaped like a button; they are only amputated to remember their original function as a combat dog. The neck, long and muscular, shows a slight dewlap. The tail is implanted high: thick at the base, is tuned to the extreme. the belly is retracted, but the last ribs stand out only slightly, giving a harmonious harp shape. Limbs are sturdy, muscular and perfectly plumb; angulation of the hind limbs is not very marked.

The difference between male and female bulldogs desired by the FCI standard is therefore unnaturally large. In any case, desires of this standard for outward appearance should not be taken so seriously.

Because fortunately this originally preserved dog breed, robust and healthy has set its standard “for itself”, more exactly for their performance at work, and has kept it in the practice of life until today. People, who now wants to put him in a standard of modern pedigreed dog breeding, don't even agree to the principle, as we can see in its history of the breed. Modern pedigreed dog breeding has done no breed of dog any good, both in terms of health and character. In old times, the Bulldog fitted with pleasure to the ears, so that they protruded upwards. This is now prohibited. Today they show large down-hanging ears..

• Fur: short, without Undercoat, pretty hard.
• Color: leonado or atigrado. The tabby specimens have a wide range of colors, from very dark to a light gray with a rather cold tone.
• Size: males, of 61 to 66 cm.; females, of 57 to 62 cm..

The Dogo Canario is a quiet dog, balanced and self-assured. He is a powerful and defensive athlete who can show his performance at any time. Like all molossi, he is extremely kind, has strong nerves and a high stimulus threshold. But, he is more eager to move and not as lethargic as most molossers today bred only as companions. One Dogo Canario well socialized is friendly to people who know and like children. It is very sociable. Towards strangers is at first a little distant without fear. He is an incorruptible guardian, fearless and protective of his family without being aggressive himself. The FCI standard describes the character desired by the breed:

Calm appearance; alert look. It is especially suitable as a watchdog… His temperament is even-tempered and he is very self-confident.. Deep barking. He is docile and kind to his family members and with strong ties to his master, but you may suspect strangers. Self-assured demeanor, elegant and somewhat distant. When you are alert, his attitude is confident and alert.

It must be added that the Dogo Canario rarely barks. But if it barks once, it's pretty awesome.

The Dogo Canario is undemanding in terms of external conditions. Of course: a small apartment in the big city would not be optimal for your attitude. But other than that it's easy to maintain. It is also a working dog, a guard, a driver, a hunting dog for hunting wild boar. The Dogo Canario it is suitable as a family dog ​​only on the condition that it is well socialized, well educated and physically fit. You also have to take into account a fact: It is considered a "dangerous dog" in many countries.

The Dogo Canario can be trained well, but still not a beginner dog. It is intelligent, very sociable and eager to work. But at the same time he is very powerful and assertive. In case of doubt, always the strongest end of the strap. So, his master or caretaker should not leave doubts about his role as leader and this on the basis of natural authority. So this dog will gladly leave the leading role to his bipeds without reservation.. But it must be filled. The Dogo Canario it is even suitable for demanding tasks such as training as an assistance or protection dog. The basic requirement is that it comes from a serious breeder and that it has already been socialized there..

The Dogo Canario has no special demands on your care.

Typical diseases

Breed-specific diseases are not known.. Due to his still short career as an official pedigree dog, it can be assumed that the population of the Dogo Canario, Presa Dog or Presa Canario – Whatever this ancient breed of dog is called – enjoys robust health.

Nutrition / Food

The Dogo Canario has no special demands on their diet.

Life expectancy Dogo Canario

There are no reliable figures on life expectancy. Seriously raised, the Dogo Canario should be able to live off 10 to 12 years.

Buy Dogo Canario

Before making a purchase, be aware that the restrictive attitude of the State can cause many problems in daily life and additional financial burdens. The Dogo Canario it is a large and powerful dog that belongs to the hands of an experienced teacher or lover. The cost of a Dogo Canario is of some 1200 EUR.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Dogo Canario" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Adaptation ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	friendly dog ​​ⓘ 1,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	hair loss ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Affection level ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Need for exercise ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Social need ⓘ 1,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Home ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Toilet ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Friendly with strangers ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
barking ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Health ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Territorial ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Cat friendly ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Intelligence ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Versatility ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Child friendly ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Surveillance ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	joy ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Photos:

1 – Canarian Presa Dog – Canary Dog by Kamen Rider Snipe / CC BY-SA
2 – Presa Canario dog – Dogo Canario by Basil Dragon / CC BY-SA
3 – Presa Canario by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/732874
4 – Canary bulldog, edited by Canecorsodog (en.Wikipedia) edited by Caronna 12:25, 6 February 2008 (UTC) / CC BY-SA
5 – Zai-Kan de Irema Curtó. Canary prey perro byManuel Curtó Jr. / CC BY-SA
6 – Presa Canario by Wikipedia
7 – Presa canario dog by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/75916

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 346
• Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs
• Section 2.1: Molossoid, mastiff type. Without working trial..

Federations:

• – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.1 Molossoid, mastiff type. ⓘ
• – AKC – FSS ⓘ
• – UKC – Watchdog ⓘ

Spain

26.11.2018

Use:

Guard dog and caring for cattle.

General appearance:

Large Medium-sized Molossoid Dog, straight profile and black mask. Robust and well proportioned.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The body is longer than its height at the withers. This characteristic is more pronounced in females..

The ratio of the skull to the antecara is 60-40 %. The width of the skull is 3/5 the total length of the head. The distance from the elbow to the ground must be 50 % height at withers in males and somewhat less in females.

calm look, attentive expression. Especially suitable as a guard dog and traditionally used to care for livestock. Balanced temperament and very self-confident. Low and deep bark. Obedient and docile with family members, very devoted to his master but can be reserved with strangers. Confident fitness, noble and somewhat distant. When he is alert his posture is firm with an alert attitude.

Head:

Solid, brachycephalic and compact in appearance covered in thick skin. Its shape tends towards a slightly elongated cube. The skull lines- facials are parallel or slightly convergent.

• Skull: Somewhat convex in anteroposterior and transverse direction. The frontal bone tends to be flat. The width is almost identical to its length.
  Pronounced zygomatic arches with well-developed but not prominent cheek and jaw muscles, covered in loose fur. Occipital bump only slightly marked.
• Stop: The stop is pronounced but not abrupt. The fold between the frontal lobes is well defined and approximately two thirds the size of the skull.

facial region:

• Truffle: Wide, heavily pigmented black. In the same line of the muzzle. Large nostrils to facilitate breathing.
• Snout: Shorter than the skull, usually about the 40 % of the total length of the head. Width is 2/3 the width of the skull. Its base is very wide, slightly tapering towards the nose. Flat, straight nose without grooves.
• Lips: The upper lip is hanging but not excessively. Seen from the front, the upper and lower lip join forming an inverted V. The edges are slightly divergent. The inside of the lips is dark.
• Jaws / Teeth: Scissor bite or slightly prognathic bite, max. 2 mm. Tweezer bite is accepted but not desired due to tooth wear. The canines have a wide transverse distance. Teeth are wide with strong implantation base. Large molars, small incisors and well-developed canines.

EYES: Slightly oval, medium to large. Placed well apart but never sagging or protruding. Tight black eyelids, never fallen. Color varies from dark to medium brown depending on coat color. They should never be clear.

EARS: Medium size, set well apart with short fine hair. Naturally fall on both sides of the head. If they are folded they are shaped like a rose. Its insertion is slightly above the level of the eyes. Ears with a very high insertion or close together are considered unusual. In countries where amputation is permitted, they must be erect..

Neck:

Shorter than the length of the head. Skin on the lower part loose forming a slight dewlap. Solid and straight, tends to be cylindrical and muscular.

Body:

Long, wide and deep.

• top line: Straight, without deformations supported by well-developed but poorly visible muscles. Rising slightly from the cross to the rump. The height at the rump is 1 – 2 cm greater than the height at the withers.
• Rump: Average length, wide and rounded. It should not be long because it would limit your movement.. Females are usually wider.
• Breast : High capacity and well-defined pectoral muscles. Seen both from the front and in profile, it must be lowered, at least down to elbow level. Chest circumference is generally equal to the height at the withers plus 45 %. Well arched ribs.
• Bottom line and belly: Slightly collected and never lowered. The flanks only slightly pronounced.

Tail:

Thick at the base tapering towards the tip, reaching no further than the height of the hock. Middle insertion. During movement it lifts it in the shape of a saber but without stooping or leaning on the back. At rest it hangs right with a slight curve towards the end.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• Shoulder: With good inclination.
• Arms: Well angled, oblique.
• Forearm: Well balanced, straight. Strong bones and good musculature.
• Elbows: They must not be glued to the ribs or open outwards. Metacarpus: Very solid and slightly inclined.
• Previous feet: Cat foot with rounded toes, not very close.
  The foot pads are highly developed and black. Nails are dark. White nails should be avoided although it can happen according to the coat color.

LATER MEMBERS:

• General appearance: Seen from behind strong and parallel without deviations.
• Thighs: Long and very muscular.
• Knee: Angulation is not very pronounced but should not be insufficient.
• Metatarsals: Always well descended.
• Hind feet: Slightly longer than the front ones and with similar characteristics.

Movement:

During movement, the Presa Canario is agile and elastic, covering the terrain well. Long step. The tail is brought down and the head is only slightly raised above the level of the back. When you are alert, the tail and the head are carried high.

Mantle

SKIN: Thick and elastic. Looser over and around the neck. When alert, the skin over the head forms symmetrical folds that form from the fold between the frontal lobes..

• Fur: Short, rough, smooth without undercoat (may appear on the neck and on the back of the thigh). Rather rough to the touch. Very short and thin on the ears, slightly longer on the withers and on the back of the thighs.
• Color: All shades from fawn to sand, from dark brown to light gray or blonde. All shades from tabby to sand. White marks are accepted on the chest, at the base of the neck or throat, front feet and back toes but this should be minimal. The mask is always black and should not be spread above eye level.

Size and weight:

Height at the withers:

• Males: 60 to 66 cm..
• females: 56 to 62 cm..

In the case of very typical specimens, 2 cm tolerance above or below limits.

Minimum weight:

• Males: 50 Kg.
• females: 40 kg.

Maximum weight:

• Males: 65 kg.
• females: 55 kg.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

Bite in clamp

SEVERE FAULTS:

Any fault is considered severe when it affects the expression and limits the type of dog..
Incorrect head proportions
Extremely convergent craniofacial lines (stop too steep)
Loin and cross at the same height
Incorrect limb position
Square profile.
Triangular head, close (not cube)
Fine tail, threaded. High insertion.
Sunken or soggy back.
light eyes (yellow), very close to each other or oblique, sunken or bulging
Excessively prognathic bite.
Insufficient mask.
Absence of teeth (Except P 1)

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
Totally nonpigmented nose.
White marks not accepted.
Bite: enognática.
Croup lower than the cross. Sloped top line.
Blue eyes or with tonal difference.
amputated tail.

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

  TRANSLATION: Brígida Nestler

Technical supervision: SR. Miguel Angel Martinez

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Canary Mastiff, Canary Catch Dog, Canarian Dogo, Presa Canario.Dogo Canario, Presa (English).
2. dogo Canario (French).
3. Presa Canario, Kanarische Dogge (German).
4. Perro de presa canário, Dogo canário (Portuguese).
5. Perro de presa canario (español).