Dogo Canario
The Dogo Canario is a molossoid dog
native to the Canary Islands. These po
werful
dogs resulted from crossings of native perros de presa or presa de la tierra
and dogs, especially mastiffs and bulldogs, brought to the islands by the
British settlers. Also included into the original foundation of the dogs is
the Bardino Majorero, a shepherding dog native to the island of
Fuerteventura. It has always been used as a cattle dog and guardian.
*Photo Courtesy of Richard Newland who breeds the Presa Canario and Dogo Canarios.