Clubs started to spring up in the early 1980s, some of the dogs were exported to the U.S. In the 1970s, interest was renewed and the dogs became somewhat generalized under the name Presa Canario. Although they were still used for farming purposes, their population declined. The dogs were also trained for fighting as sport that was outlawed in the 1940s. They were first known outside the islands when an historian, Agustín Millares Torres, wrote about them in his 1881 book, Historia General de las Islas Canarias ("General History of the Canary Islands"). The dogs of this archipelago eventually came to be called Perro de Presa Canario (the "Canary Dog of Prey"). At times, however, they themselves were hunted when their populations grew too large. For the first few centuries, the dogs were used for guarding and driving cattle, killing predators and hunting down prey. If you are wondering what breeds came to make a Presa Canario, they are thought to have been the Iberian Presa, sundry bulldogs (by way of British colonists in the 18th century) and a sheepdog called the Bardino Majorero. It is believed that conquering Spaniards introduced Mastiff-style dogs to the isles in the 15th century. (The Spanish term for dog, or canine, is "cane," which is pronounced kha-nay.) This nevertheless ancient dog - which is documented to have been around in the 16th century - is somewhat new in that the Spain-based Real Sociedad Canina de Espana (RSCE) recognized the breed as late as 1989. Perhaps the most notable point is that the Canary Islands, originally called the Island of Dogs, are named after them.
The Presa Canario history is a long and intriguing one. They may be calm when not exercising - but only if they get the extraordinary amount of daily working out that they need. When properly trained, constantly socialized and correctly managed, he is calm, protective (rather than aggressive) and adeptly aloof of strangers.Īs these dogs come from hundreds of years of herding, hunting and fighting, they naturally possess a lot of energy along with their obvious strength. Under the direction of an able human alpha, however, the Presa Canario can be a perfect family dog. One thing is sure: this dog knows he can be unstoppable if he so chooses. There are stories through the centuries about the dog's ability to determine threats as well as choosing to disobey his master at inopportune times. Because of this, Presa Canario information is both widespread and limited.Īt the center of the maelstrom tends to be the dog's moderate intelligence and whether the breed is inherently vicious or is being exploited by dangerous people. The temperament, background, name and just about everything else regarding this breed tends to have at least two hotly opposed camps vying for their perspective's acceptance (Dogo Canario vs Presa Canario).
These days, the breed is used for herding and guarding cattle and as guard dogs for homes and other property. The Presa Canario was raised as a hunting, herding and guard dog, and for a couple centuries it was also developed as a fighter.
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