Canary Dog Blog

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 »

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

Avoid unnecessary vet bills! Do your dog’s basic health check!

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

Don’t be fooled with the “Canary” in the Canary dog. This breed is nothing like a small yellow bird that its name is associated with thanks to the famous cartoon duo “Tweety and Sylvester”. Beginners or novice dog enthusiasts can confuse this dog as a larger or giant sized pit bull due to the cropped ears. But there are many distinguishing marks.

The great thing about this breed is that once the bonding between owner and canine begins, they are very affectionate and become very attentive to the family as they move. They are also very intuitive, able to detect and distinguish what is a real threat to its family. A serious sounding bark is usually an indication that something is wrong and that the master should be on guard. Aside from being a valid threat detector, these dogs can be excellent exercise partners that enjoy rough games or a healthy run.

How does one come up with the names of dog breeds? It seems that it is a rule of thumb that their breed name has the country of origin stated in it as gourmet specialty coffee packs display where it originated from.

It is said that the Canary dog or the Perro de Presa Canario existed way back between 30 and 25 BC when King Juba in Mauritania deployed a expedition to survey the territory. On this journey they noticed huge dogs and brought two back to the King who was pleased by their appearance and attributes. He marked the location as the “Island of Dogs“.  Archaeological digs has also revealed dogs buried along with their masters as guides in the afterlife.

Another historical find is that a tribe called the “canarii” inhabited the island and then it was called the “Islands of Canaria” which had been taken from the Latin term “Insularis Canaria” – Island of the Dogs. Tracing back origins can be amazing and thrilling when trying to know more about one’s dog.

All our dogs have the ability to break our hearts. Whether you share your life with a CANARY DOG or a Labrador Retriever, the bond you form with your dog can be one of the closest and most powerful you will ever experience.

If you want proof of just how extraordinary the relationsip between man and his best friend can be then you really must read a stunning new book called One Dog At A Time. It has been written by a British Marine and dog lover called Pen Farthing and tells of his time serving in the violent Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

While dodging the bullets and mortars, Sergeant Farthing witnessed the cruel and barbaric Afghan tradition of dog fighting. Rather than standing by as many would have done, he risked his life by breaking up the fighting and freeing the dogs. One of them, a big, battle-scarred mastiff he christened Nowzad after the town he was stationed in, found his way into the Marine compound where he befriended his liberator. As Farthing’’s tour of duty continued, he and Nowzad became inseparable buddies. The tough British soldier and the powerful dog formed an odd couple in the middle of the war zone. They were soon joined by other dogs who were drawn to the sanctuary the Marine compound provided. At one point, one dog pushed her litter of newborn pups through the wall of the compound so that they could be safe from the Taliban bombs and general cruelty of the Afghans towards the dog.

By the end of his time in Afghanistan, Farthing had more than a dozen dogs and puppies living in his makeshift sanctuary. As he prepared to leave, he was faced with the heartbreaking prospect of leaving them all behind.

We won’t spoil the ending of this powerful book, but suffice it to say that two of the dogs he rescued are now living with Pen Farthing in England. He has also set up a fantastic charity to rescue other abused dogs in Afghanistan. His work is truly inspirational and is winning the admiration and support of dog lovers everywhere. Part of the proceeds from the book will go towards his charity.

If you only buy and read one dog book this year, make it One Dog At A Time.

Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential.

Also, dog training is an integral part of a working dog’s life for them to be able to assist humans in activities like hunting and police work. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.

All training of dogs is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.

It must also be mentioned that different dog breeds take to training differently. Dogs like the iconic German Shepherd are very easily trained due to their high intelligence. Another important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.

A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.

Training Canary Dog puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning.

Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your dog as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your dog, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.

Want to solve your dog’s behavioral problems?

Secrets to Dog Training covers all aspects of dog training, including behavioral issues that can ruin the relationship between dog and owner. If you have ever tried to train a dog, you know from experience what a challenge it can be. Here is what’s inside Secrets to Dog Training to help you avoid all the frustration and pain usually associated with training a dog yourself. Among many others, you will learn how to:

• curb your dog’s aggressiveness
• make your dog understand what is right and wrong
• house train your dog
• stop your dog racing in the house
• deal with a dominant dog
• overcome separation anxiety
• stop your dog jumping on people
• apply the cutting edge Dog Whispering technique
• deal with more than one dog in the house
• stop the family cat being harrassed.

Visit Secrets to Dog Training official website for more information.

There aren’t many videos on YouTube about Canary Dogs (also known and Dogo Canario). I found a short but cute video featuring a brindle puppy.

I hope you enjoy it.

I just love this cute face… sure all puppies have cute little faces, just wait and see what he will look like fully grown. Will I still think he is cute? Probably not.

by the way, those are bird cages, not for dogs . He is going to be the protector of this property.

Pictured in Miami…