What is a Presa/Dogo Canario?
The Presa/Dogo Canario is a molossoid dog native to the Canary Islands. These powerful dogs resulted from crossings of native perros de presa or presa de la tierra and dogs, especially mastiffs and bulldogs, brought to the islands by the British settlers. Also included into the original foundation of the dogs is the Majorero Canario, a shepherding dog native to the island of Fuerteventura. It has always been used as a cattle dog and guardian.
