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A Perro de Presa Canario

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Perro de Presa Canario

Domestic Dog · from Spain, Canary Islands · recognised by FCI

Also known as Dogo Canario, Canary Mastiff, Presa Canario.

11 characteristics recorded, average source confidence 70%.

Overview

The Perro de Presa Canario is a giant-sized dog breed developed in Spain, Canary Islands. Recorded lifespan runs 10–12 years. Sources put typical daily exercise at around 60 minutes. The coat is recorded as short smooth.

Breed averages describe tendencies across a population. They are a starting point for a conversation with a breeder or rescue, not a prediction about any particular animal — an individual’s upbringing, health and handling matter more than its breed.

Physical profile

Typical lifespan
10–12 years
Adult size class
Giant
Male weight
45–57 kg
Female weight
35–45 kg
Male height
58–66 cm
Female height
56–64 cm
Coat
Short smooth
Typical daily exercise
60 minutes

Traits and tendencies

Each value is normalised to a 0–100 scale with the confidence we have in it. A low confidence means the underlying source is thin, not that the trait is low.

Energy and activity


Activity level50/100confidence 70%

Higher means more active.

Exercise need50/100confidence 70%

Higher means more daily exercise.

Living with people


Child compatibility50/100confidence 70%

Higher means generally better fit with children.

Stranger friendliness0/100confidence 70%

Higher means more open to strangers.

Living with other animals


Dog compatibility25/100confidence 70%

Higher means generally better fit with dogs.

Training and independence


Trainability50/100confidence 70%

Higher means easier to train.

Care and upkeep


Grooming need0/100confidence 70%

Higher means more grooming.

Shedding25/100confidence 70%

Higher means more shedding.

Drooling50/100confidence 70%

Higher means more drooling.

Home and environment


Apartment fit0/100confidence 70%

Higher means more adaptable to compact housing.

Vocality25/100confidence 70%

Higher means more vocal.

Words breeders and registries use

  • Confident
  • Courageous
  • Docile with family
  • Dominant
  • Protective
  • Wary of strangers

These are descriptors recorded by breeders and registries. They are not a behavioural assessment of any individual animal.

Allergies

The source provider does not record this breed with a hypoallergenic flag.

No breed is medically allergy safe. This records only what the source provider reports.

Available now

No Perro de Presa Canario is currently listed for adoption. Adoption listings expire and need reconfirming, so this reflects live availability rather than an archive.

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