Canary Dog Blog

I never thought that there can be a breed of dog that has a Spanish name, surprisingly, there is! A Perro de Presa Canario which is a Molosser-type of breed is originally for working livestock. Perro de Presa Canario or simply Presa Canario or Pesa, are dominant type of dogs and have a strong characteristic that may require extensive and early socialization and obedience training. Although the Presa Canario can be very aggressive towards other dogs, when given the proper training, can be a very lovable pet. They can even get along with different animals such as dogs, horses, cats, and can even allowed to go near kids. When they are properly thought on how to socialize with people and animals, Perro de Presa Canario can be extremely loyal and affectionate to its owner and the family. They may crave for attention but are extremely tolerant because of their natural loving temperament. This breed should best be handled by an

experienced dog owner, but since they are smart, even if it is your first time, you can still try to train one as a pet, and with the help of Perro De Presa Canario: Special Rare-Breed Edition: A Comprehensive Owner’s Guide, then it will not be very hard for you.

Canary dog puppies have a huge appetite! For them to grow to the large canines they are, approximately 40 pounds of dog food a week is needed to sufficiently sustain these pups. A good brand of puppy chow is recommended, one that doesn’t have too much filler. As pups, they need the higher calorie content that puppy food provides to increase their metabolism.

Owners can even consult with dog nutritionists on how to make a healthy diet from scratch at home. When the family eats together, it is okay to hand them table food once in awhile but never too often. Digesting isn’t the main concern, but it would start to think of themselves as equals with humans because they see that the “alpha dog” eats the best food among the rest. Feeding the puppies can be a good experience of providing care to the dog. But because of the dominance trait these dogs have inherently, it would be best to feed them as experts recommend.

Are you interested in getting yourself a Canary dog as a family pet or companion? If it’s the first time you have heard of this dog, please don’t let the name fool you. The Canary Dog or the Presa Canario is in no way yellow in color, nor are they tiny, chirpy dogs. A Canary dog is a powerful, muscular and strong-willed canine. It has a medium to large build with a short coat that comes in solid brow, brindle or black and even combinations of it. Heads are squarish with a wide muzzle and black nose. There are many other physical traits that are noted in its breed standard. A breed standard is a dog’s quality guidelines which serious Canary Dog breeders follow to the letter in producing dogs true to its lineage and upholding quality. If you have decided to get a Canary Dog, do take the time to speak with reputable breeders. Do not fall for traps such as posters on a wall or fences in the neighborhood for these could be poor breeders who do not respect the breed standard. Read the rest of this entry »