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Presa Canario
AdvancedA molossian guard dog that protected cattle in the Canary Islands. Calm and confident, obedient and devoted to its family.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
18〜26℃
Lifespan
9-11 years
Size
Height 56-66cm / Weight 40-65kg
Diet
High-quality large-breed dog food. Feed in two or more meals daily to help prevent bloat.
About
The Presa Canario is a molossian breed from Spain's Canary Islands, descended from the native majorero crossed with imported molossers, documented since the 16th-17th centuries as a cattle guardian. Powerful and imposing with a brindle or fawn coat and black mask, it is calm, confident and devoted to its family but suspicious of strangers, requiring an experienced owner and thorough socialization.
Basic Info
Origin
Spain
Lifespan
9-11 years
Size
Height 56-66cm / Weight 40-65kg
Temperature
18〜26℃
Diet
High-quality large-breed dog food. Feed in two or more meals daily to help prevent bloat.
Care Guide
Temperament
Calm and self-assured. Obedient and gentle with family, suspicious of strangers.
Exercise
60+ min walk daily. Train against pulling due to its great strength.
Coat Care
Easy-care short coat. Brush 1-2 times weekly.
Origin
References & Sources
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Primary sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Authority databases: JKC 犬種紹介
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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