Dogo Canario
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Dato Curioso
Presa Canario means 'Canarian catch dog' in Spanish, referring to their use as cattle dogs and guardians.
Large, powerful molosser-type dog from the Canary Islands. Calm, confident, and protective with a steady temperament.
🏷️ Raza
Dogo Canario (Presa Canario)
💭 Temperamento
Calm, confident, protective, loyal, dignified
📏 Tamaño
Large (38-50 kg)
⏳ Esperanza de vida
9-11 years
🎨 Colores
Fawn, brindle, black — often with white markings
🌍 Origen
Spain, Canary Islands, 19th century
🏠 Hábitat
Domestic — needs space and experienced handling
🍽️ Dieta
High-protein commercial dog food; substantial portions
✓ Grupo FCI
Group 2
✓ Sección FCI
Molossian Type
✓ Número FCI
346