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gentle with children
dominant
excellent watch-dog

Its full name is Perro de Presa Canario (Canarian Dog of Prey). Presa Canarios come from a background of herding and guard dogs, and the Latin word cane, which mean "Island of the Dogs", is what the Canary Islands were named for - not the little yellow birds. The dog’s main duty in the early 1900s was to guard the farms, help guide the cattle and get rid of any unwanted stray dogs. They also were largely involved with dog fighting and a good number were bred for this purpose. These courageous dogs were known for their little amount of bark, defensive abilities and bred especially to have such powerful jaws. They are large dogs, heavy and mastiff-like. They can be from brindle to fawn, with either black or white markings, and a dark mask to boot. Presa Canarios are calm, attentive and confident around everyone. They are wary with strangers, and often remain aloof. Surprisingly however, this breed is gentle and affectionate with family and children. They may have problems with other dogs, but do get along fine with dogs of the opposite sex that will remain submissive. They are quiet and submissive to their masters at home, but they do require a fair amount of training. An excellent guard and housekeeper, the Perro de Presa Canario makes the perfect pet for a family needing a guard and friend.

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