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84 GUIDE T O BREED S

PRESA CANARIO

LARGE, POWERFUL, AND VERY STRONG-WILLED, THIS DOG IS NOT FOR NOVICE OWNERS FCI
Square head with
Height range Bred in the Canary Islands in the early 19th century powerful jaw
22–26 in (56–66 cm) as a fighting dog, the Presa Canario is believed to include
Weight range the Mastiff (see p.93) in its ancestry. Difficult to train and Drop ears
88–143 lb (40–65 kg)
socialize, a Presa Canario is manageable
Life span 9–11 years if the owner understands Short, fawn coat
Origin Spain and controls the dog’s
dominant nature.
Early socialization
is essential.
Darker
Other colors muzzle

Tail extends Pronounced
to hock dewlap
Brindle
May have white markings.
Muscular body

Large, round,
catlike feet

DOGO ARGENTINO

BRED FOR HUNTING, THIS IS A GOOD-NATURED DOG IF SOCIALIZED WELL FCI

Characteristic, slightly
Height range Originating in the 1920s in Cordoba, Argentina, the Dogo concave muzzle
24–27 in (60–68 cm) Argentino was the creation of a local doctor who wanted a dog
Weight range for hunting large game. Breeding from old fighting dogs such
79–99 lb (36–45 kg)
as mastiffs and the Bulldog (see p.94) produced this new dog.
Life span 10–12 years The Dogo Argentino has a kind temperament
Body length
Origin Argentina but can be overprotective. exceeds leg length

Long,
thick tail

Short,
Strong neck with white coat
skin folds at throat

Powerful
Broad, hindquarters
deep chest

Round
feet

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