| Presa Canario |
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Brindled bitch |
| Other names | - Dogo Canario
- Perro de Presa Canario
- Canary Mastiff
- Canary Catch Dog
- Canarian Dogo
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| Origin | Spain |
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| Distribution | Canary Islands |
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| Height |
Males |
61–66 cm (24–26 in) |
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Females |
57–62 cm (22–24 in) |
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| Weight |
Males |
45–57 kg (100–125 lb) |
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Females |
40–50 kg (90–110 lb) |
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| Colour |
Fawn, Brindle or Black |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
The Presa Canario is a Spanish breed of medium-sized dog of mastiff or catch dog type. It originates in the Spanish autonomous community of the Canary Islands, and is found mostly in the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife.: 587 It was formerly known as the Dogo Canario. It was traditionally used as a guard dog, as a herding dog for both sheep and cattle, and for dog-fighting, which was legal in Spain until 1936 and may have continued clandestinely thereafter.: 587