Data sheet Dogo Canario
Size:
Height at the withers from 56 to 65 cm
Life expectancy:
10-12 years
fur length:
short
coat structure:
smooth fitting, slightly shiny
Suitable as:
Family dog, guard dog, companion dog, hunting dog, cattle dog, protection dog
Behave:
balanced, good-natured, calm, self-confident, alert, fond of children
Child friendly:
high Smok Bazyli, Presacanariobody, CC BY-SA 4.0
Breed characteristics and physical appearance
The Dogo Canario, whose official name is “Presa Canario” is considered extreme elegant Dog breed that much athleticism and strength radiates.
Due to the fact that he is a typical Molosser acts, the Dogo Cenario is one of the muscle packs among dogs, and exhibits diverse characteristics of a classic mastiff on.
As with these dogs, there is usually a difference in size and weight between males and females relatively large is, the sexes can often be identified from a single superficial glance.
In earlier times, the Dogo Canario became in the course of his dog breeding process cropped at the ears so that they stand out at the top.
This practice has now been banned. The animal has a short, smooth coatwhich in comparatively many different colors can happen.
essence and character
This dog always brings in high level of self-confidence with, and is generally considered as balanced, calm, powerful and athletic. The Dogo Canario is very active and known as a real sports cannon.
Accordingly, one should look at this animal better not bring into the house if you have little interest in exercise yourself. This is definitely not a lethargic dog.
Like all Molossians, it is pronounced strong nerves, good-natured, and has a high stimulus threshold.
Towards people he is by and large friendly discontinued, and applies because of his child friendliness also as more suitable family dog – although he should really only be kept as a family dog if he is used in everyday life physically busy is.
To strangers is the Dogo Canario initially a little distanthowever, shows never afraid. If you want to get a dog that can also act as an optimal protector of your own family, you are well advised to have an animal of this breed.
Caronna, Canario modified, CC BY 3.0
Origin and history of the breed
Originally, this breed comes from the Canary Islands. Back in the Middle Ages, on the Spanish mainland, the so-called “spanish mastiff” widespread, from which the Dogo Canario descended.
According to ancient writings, the Spanish mastiff was primarily referred to as “alano» designated. In addition, she became Hunting, as well as a protection, guard and cattle dog deployed. In fact, they were sometimes part of back then public bullfights.
organized dog fights were also held with the Great Dane. Even then Military knew how to use the defensive character of this dog breed for himself, so that the ancestors of the Dogo Canario also contributed a bit to the conquest of South America.
Since the Canary Islands were on the way from Spain to South America during this conquest, the dog breed finally found its way to this group of islands. from one Crossbreeding of the Spanish mastiff with the local dogs Then the breed “Presa Canario” was born.
Nutrition
Fortunately, the Dogo Canario not particularly demandingwhen it comes to his diet. Accordingly, wet food and dry food are suitable equallyprovided it is of satisfactory quality.
Nevertheless, this dog is very happy if you give him a treat every now and then fresh meator one fleshy bones leaves.
Care
Caring for a Dogo Canario is very practical for the owner, as this breed no special requirements to his care.
Smok Bazyli, Burqa5, CC BY-SA 3.0
Health and diseases typical of the breed
In fact, to this day no known diseaseswith which this dog breed would have to contend to an extraordinary degree.
Furthermore, one can assume that the Dogo Canario mostly has a robust health brings.
Is the dog suitable for beginners?
Despite all the positive aspects, it must also be mentioned that a specimen of this breed not suitable for beginners.
the reason for that is dog hostility is unfortunately still quite common in Germany, and the Dogo Canario in the eyes of many uninformed people and dog haters as «dangerous dog” is viewed – which is mainly in Bavaria and Berlin-Brandenburg occurs relatively often.
In other countries (such as Denmark) this beast can even hit you on the open road confiscated because it looks too similar to some dog breeds that are banned there.
Also, as an owner, you sometimes have to look out for yourself when you go for a walk Instruction and abuse of other fellow citizens listen to people who (without a plausible reason) think the dog is dangerous.
And all these negative influences could quickly overwhelm inexperienced dog owners emotionally.
In addition, as the owner, you always have to make it clear to the dog which of the two is the leadership role occupies, since the Dogo Canario very assertive and therefore, in case of doubt, can very quickly form the stronger end on the leash.