Canary Dog Blog » Photos http://canarydogblog.com Dogo Canario Puppies Blog Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:19:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 4 Things You Should Know About Canary http://canarydogblog.com/blog/2011/11/30/4-things-you-should-know-about-canary/ http://canarydogblog.com/blog/2011/11/30/4-things-you-should-know-about-canary/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:19:00 +0000 Big Dog http://canarydogblog.com/?p=1177 Canary DogThe existence of Presa Canario is believed to have started during the 15th and 16th centuries. And also, it has been suspected that they may have originated form the mastiff-type dogs that were brought by the conquistadores that were Spaniards to the Canary Islands – this is where the name Canario or Canary came from. This breed’s functions in their early existence was to guard a farm, help in wrangling a cattle and drive or kill wild and stray dogs.

There are a lot of other breeds that were most likely involved in the development of the Canary. These are the Iberian Presa – a mastiff kind of dog and different types of bulldogs that is popularly known as Alanos. Then when the British colonist arrived, another kind of mastiffs and bulldogs took a part in the background of the Canary. Bardino Mjorero, is a sheepdog that is recognized for its cleverness, bravery, guardian instincts and a remarkable set of teeth was the ultimate add up to the mix.

Canary is also widely known for taking part in dog-fighting circles which is not surprising for it has all the power necessary of the said sport. But in 1940s this act was prohibited yet it still lasted for the next 10 years surreptitiously. Due to this prohibition and the birth of other breeds that are protective such as German shepherd and Doberman pinscher which took the interest of the island dog owners, Canary’s fame declined thus its number decreased.

After couple of decade, people were again interested in the breed and started to rebuild it. In 1970s, they seek to make a dog breed that is huge, powerful, self-assured, extremely territorial, brave and tranquil – kind of dog that is persistent and that will not quit no matter how dangerous it is. The island then created a breed club during 1982. Canary played a part in American Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service from 1996 up to the present but was only recognized by the United Kennel Club in 2003.

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What a position this Canary pup has! He could make a very strong dog.

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This cute Canary Dog pup is just catching his breath after running around the garden.

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