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The Presa Canario dog which also goes by any one of the following names:

• Canary dog
• Perro de Presa Canario
• Dogo Canario
• Canary mastiff

…is certainly not a dog for the faint of heart or the novice dog owner. The Presa Canario hails from the Canary Islands a place to which the Canary bird owes its name but contrary to popular belief is not name d for! The Canary Islands derive their name from the dogs that used to abound all across the archipelago which were referred to as canis (Latin word for dog) by the ancient Romans and as “canario” by the Spaniard settlers (canario means dogs).

The Presa Canario is undoubtedly a Mastiff descendant characterized by a powerful cuboid-shaped head that houses tremendously powerful jaws. The overall appearance of the Presa Canario is of a solid, muscular dog with thick-boned legs that though not short are not overly long so as to compromise the dogs well balanced center of gravity. All in all the Presa Canario paints the picture of a powerful yet agile dog of medium height.

Though this dog breed was originally bred as a livestock guard dog as well as herder, soon enough its days based as a farming dog were superseded as a fighter! One glance at the Canary dog’s build is more than enough to hint at its fighting pedigree. In fact to the untrained eye the Presa Canario looks remarkably like a very large, somewhat long-legged Pit Bull.

Long before the arrival of the Spaniards and other European settlers, the Canary Islands were host to an indigenous dog that was locally known as the Bardino Majorero. Indeed it was as attribute to those local breed of dogs that the Islands got their name of Canary from the Romans via the Latin word “canis” which means dog.

The Bardino Majorero was described as an exceptionally savage dog of fiery and tempestuous disposition. That said, the dog proved to be very trainable and made for an excellent guard dog that excelled in both courage and loyalty and was renowned for never backing down. Woe betide the man or beast that ever incited the ire of this dog!

The now extinct Bardino Majorero not only passed on its unparalleled ferocity and tenacity to its descendant, the Presa Canario, it also passed on its rather unusual habit of rarely barking if ever (guess that’s where the saying “beware of the silent dog” comes from).

Article on Presa Canario written by Kayye Nynne

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There Are 14 Responses So Far. »

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   Comment by Sven on 20 September 2011:

   Hi, I am looking to buy a Presa Canario. I live in New Jersey and I’m wondering could you suggest any reputable breeders? Thanks. Cool site by the way.
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   Comment by Rex on 25 November 2011:

   Hi

   I live in South Africa and would like to know where i can get a Presa Canario, I have done my research and the dog is perfect for me

   Thanks
   Rex
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   Comment by Dog Breeds on 27 November 2011:

   My advice. I would recommend a Boerboel. It’s as powerful as the Presa Canario (if not more) and is a much safer dog…assuming you buy goodstock form a breeder. When I say safer I mean that it is as protective but less likely to kill someone (your family included)! For my money I will always get a Boerboel over the Presa Canario. Oh and by the way you have great Boerboel breeders in South Africa. Here are some links to articles I have written about the Boerboel: Link 1 Link 2
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   Comment by Stefan on 19 January 2012:

   For impressive muscular, atlethic and also handsome Boerboel puppies (you will get much compiments from people on street), visit http://www.sidisboerboels.com (in Holland) or look for example at http://youtu.be/wT_Xflpg9pc

   Warning: I also breed on character, and I like it to be protective! Not suitable for first time owners!
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   Comment by Stefan on 19 January 2012:

   http://youtu.be/jpJ2BW17uSM
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   Comment by jessca on 31 March 2012:

   I have a presa thats 8 months old and my 3 year old walks him….better than i do…oh and although he is just a puppy and learning how to gaurd and what to gaurd (he is not being trained to gaurd)i believe that there isn’t anything tough or fast enough to get by him to get at my daughter…he is fiercely protective and watchfull of her, and must have her in eye sight all the time.
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   Comment by Donya on 4 April 2012:

   I have a boerboel…. THE BEST DOG EVER!
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   Comment by Jessica on 18 September 2012:

   i live in San Jose California and i have a 5 yr old presa canario pitbull mix n hes the most loving dog in the world n he still acts like a big puppy with loads of energy n though he is very youthful still he is very protective n has to check out whoever comes to the house before they’re let in. i would definitely get another hes so sweet and loves people.
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   Comment by Cookie on 19 September 2012:

   The Presa Canario is the PERFECT DOG! They do not deserve a bad rep because of a few bad owners. Yes, you must socialize and teach basic commands to them from early age. But that should be done for all dogs big or small. I own several Presa Canario they make perfect companion dogs. They cry when left alone.. They play with my shihtzus. They are loyal and protective without training.
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    Comment by Ash on 24 September 2012:

    I have a Pure Breed Presa Canario he is only four months and his name is Thor and he is big already. He is already in his protective instincts, I was walking him the other day and there were strange men at the end of my block and he just started going off. I love him so much!!!
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    Comment by Tobey on 3 October 2012:

    Looking to buy a pure breed Presa Canario. Any pointers where I can buy one from a good breeder. I live in Atlanta. This breed is awesome and I love it. Nice site by the way.
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    Comment by Christopher Gant on 23 November 2012:

    hi

    im lookin for a pure breed presa canario or a Boerboel puppies for sale contact me at 314-869-4342 or email me at chrisgant92@yahoo.com please tell me something because i need one of those dogs
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    Comment by andy on 8 December 2012:

    At presamania we strive to breed the perfect family gaurdians
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    Comment by boerboelhugger on 14 December 2012:

    Hi, im a south african boerboel breeder and around here we breed for temperament firstly, remember that an overly aggresive/ fearfull dog wont be registered(either spayed or neutered) to eliminate weak genes. Any way, i’ve owned bullterriers, rotties and german shepards and none of these amazing dogs can match the overall quality of the boerboel. If you wna see pics of my kids drop me a mail (mrs.leticia.adams@gmail.com) because im not too impressed with what some’breeders’ are passing off as boerboels

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