does anyone own or know of the presa canario dog otherwise known as canary dog. its a mastiff type from the canary islands which is big in america but ive only met up with a few people who know what it is. i have one myself but my vet doesnt even understand and noted him down as an old english mastiff!
2007-03-11 12:29:34 · 10 answers · asked by carley s 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
it is not a reckognised breed for the kennel club, i just want to know if anyone else has heard of them or has one
2007-03-11 12:38:24 · update #1
Yes, the Presa Canario is a rare molosser breed. They are easily mistaken, as there are so few in America. I have had them mistaken for large pit bulls, even!
As for your vet, just because he may not know what a Presa is, doesn't mean he can't treat it. Just remember that he won't understand all of your dog's behavior if you have issues with that. You may want to research a few more vets in your area to find one that is more familiar with molossers, and maybe more comfortable with them. They certainly aren't a dog for everyone!
Good luck with your Presa! I hope that this helps!
2007-03-11 12:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by ropintozinmt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've heard of the Presa Canario,: it is not that well known here in the US, nor is it AKC recognized, but I do believe it is a UKC registered breed. It might be also be registered with the Rare Breed Dog registry...They are beautiful animals & must have a good Alpha owner to train & socialize them.unfortunately, there was an incident in San Francisco a few years ago where a young woman was attacked & killed by 2 Presas & the two owners (idiots who didn't give a rat's patootie about the victim or their dogs)) were brought up on murder charges & one was convicted!! The dogs, naturally were destroyed...they are sharp looking dogs though! tell your vet to change his records, by the way!! Good luck!
2007-03-11 12:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by foxfire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a look in my dog book and I could not find any dog with that name....My guess is it's an adapted name which was given by Italians or Spanish people...so if you know any of those people perhaps they could tell you. But there is a mastiff in my book with a yellow colour and weighs 115kg[253lb] and the minimum height should be 76cm[30in]. This dog has a majestic look and is loyal to it's master. And as a note...these dogs were used by the ancient romans....does that tell you anything. I hope I have given you some backing.
2007-03-15 08:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the Kennel Club.
2007-03-11 12:33:23 · answer #4 · answered by jet-set 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have papers show him the papers. Sometimes people buy dogs that the sellers say are one thing and when they visit the vet, the vet will put down the correct breed.
2007-03-11 13:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by stephanie_matulich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beautiful strong breed and needs an informed strong owner! Mine is 9 mos. old and I love her but I've owned several rotties before ! Gonna put her in school at 1 yrs. old cause I know it's needed.
2015-02-20 03:25:08 · answer #6 · answered by steven 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I ave heard of them. I trained one several years a go. On recently killed it's owner in South Florida while she was giving it a bath.
2007-03-11 12:41:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask at the kennel club.
2007-03-11 12:36:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.gumtree.com/london/26/8380026.html Beautifull dogs,but I bet they need lots of training and steel balls to handle them in public.
2007-03-11 20:30:21 · answer #9 · answered by Bug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
big in america???? i think not
2007-03-11 12:32:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋