![]() ![]() Spanish authority was not only a political matter people, goods, animals – dogs! – were shipped to the islands and the society was developed along the lines of the Spanish example. Today, the Canaries are one of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities. In 1402, French explorer Jean de Béthencourt claimed the island of Lanzarote for Castile, and by the end of the 15th century, all islands of the archipelago were under Spanish authority. Sailors from Spain, Portugal and Italy visited the islands from the 14th century onward, and some attempts were made to colonize the archipelago. The islands were visited by Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians, and in 40 BC by the Romans. According to Pliny the Elder, a Roman author and naturalist, the Mauritanian (African) King Juba II (25 BC to AD 23) named the island Canaria because of its “vast multitudes of dogs of very large size.” It is said that the aboriginal inhabitants of Gran Canaria, the Guanches, worshipped dogs, mummified them and treated them as holy animals. Their name in Spanish, Islas Canarias, is likely derived from the Latin name Canariae Insulae meaning Canine Islands. The Canaries are a popular holiday destination for Europeans. One of the islands, Gran Canaria, rises almost 13,000 feet above sea level at some places between the islands, the sea is 1,000 feet deep. The mountainous Canary Islands, which came into being from volcanic eruptions, form an archipelago off the northwest coast of mainland Africa. In the city of Las Palmas on Gran Canaria, I visited the Vegueta, the oldest part of the city. In 2004, I traveled to the Spanish Canary Islands and visited four of them – Gran Canaria, La Gomera, Lanzarote and Tenerife – not to lie on the beaches for hours or to swim in the almost-forever blue sea, but to experience the old Spanish culture and unspoiled islands. With their family they are gentle and affectionate but can be, as the Spanish say, “desconfiado” which translates to, distrustful or suspicious of strangers.Text in quotations courtesy Manuel Curtó Gracia and Manuel Martín Béthencourt, authors of Perro de Presa Canario and El Presa Canario The key factors of owning a Perro de Presa Canaria lies in early training and socialisation. They can live peacefully with other animals if introduced correctly and brought up together. They are however a dominant breed and need an experienced owner that can be assertive by setting firm limitations and sticking to them. They thrive on being at the heart of their human family and will bond strongly with their owner. They are obedient, loyal and will protect their owner with their life just like many other protective breeds. The Presa makes an exceptional companion for the RIGHT owner. Like many of the so-called 'dangerous' breeds this is a dog that can fight but it is NOT a 'fighting dog'! Presa Canario K9 Obedience Dog Breed Summary: The overall appearance of this dog displays its strength and courage as well as confidence. Heavily brindled dogs are called black brindles or reverse brindles while the lighter brindles with minimal striping are called tiger brindles. The fawns can be brown, red, silver and the Brindles can be red, brown or fawn. The short coat is basically two colours, Fawn and Brindle. The tail is thick at the base and tapers to a point. The muscular body is stocky with a deep, wide chest. The powerful muzzle is broad and the face is always covered by a black mask that reaches to just under the eyes. The Perro de Presa Canario is an agile and powerful-looking dog with a cube shaped head that is nearly as wide as it is long. The only common ailment is Hip Dysplasia and this can be avoided by only choosing puppies from breeders whose stock has been hip-tested. Plenty of meat will keep this dog heavy set and healthy, just the way they should be.Ĭommon Ailments: Generally a healthy breed with no known anomalies. The Presa de Canario thrives on a natural, home prepared diet, eating large amounts every day. The Perro de Presa Canario is a true working dog and as such needs plenty of hard physical exercise. ![]() Perro de Presa Canario dogs stem from crosses between the native Presa de la Tierra dogs and the Bulldogs and Mastiffs brought to the Canaryīreed Purpose: Contrary to popular belief, this dog was not bred for fighting but to be an all-purpose working farm dog. Los Perros de La Plaza de Santa Ana: Canarian dog statues - See 175 traveler reviews, 84 candid photos, and great deals for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. ![]()
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