- sturdy
- robust
- well muscled
- moderately large
colors
- fawn
- red-brindle
- black-brindle/brindle-dark to light gray
- fawn or red
- may have white mark on neck/chest
- dark mask from muzzle to eyes
personality/ temperament
- affectionate
- tenacious
- endurance
- impetuous
- powerful
- aggressive
- agile
- courageous
- deep powerful bark
- distrustful of strangers
- docile
- affectionate and well behaved with family
- may not be good with other pets
maintenance/ special needs
- little grooming
- sheds
- socialize early
- firm training
origination
Canary Islands, Spain
bred for
cattle dog
height
21.5~26 (inch)
weight
84~106 (lbs)
ideal for
- companion
- guard dog
- defense
- cattle guard dog
- city life
good with kids?
supervise as with any large powerful dog
lifespan
9~11 (year)
kennel clubs
- fci-('Dogo Canario'
- Mastiff-type dog group)
- arba-('Pressa Canario'
- working dog group)
- ukc-(guarding dog group)
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