A dog of powerful appearance with a severe gaze and expression. A look that denotes strength and courage. A noble breed of great confidence and self security. The Presa is never known to stray and is a superior guardian. The Presa Canario is member of the mastiff or molosser group of dogs. This breed hails from the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain. The modern Presa is more of a modern re-crea
tion of a breed due to the limited gene pool available to re-construct the breed with the surge of interest and popularity in recent years. The Presa Canario is a large, strong and muscular dog that has a broad head, stocky build and lots of power. Males of the breed can stand up to 26” tall at the withers, and weigh up to 126lb, with females being slightly smaller. Today, the Presa Canario can be found all across the world as both a pet and working dog, and is a popular breed for livestock guarding, security work and personal protection. The breed is bold, fearless and can be prone to aggression, and requires an experienced owner to train and manage them.
