Characteristics
Large
56–65 cm
45–55 kg
8–12 years
2 Pinchers and Schnauzers, Molosses, Mountains and Swiss Cattle Dogs
Brief information
Character
Canar Dog, as the name of the breed, is from Spain, or rather, from the Canary Islands. His ancestors were mastiffs and local dogs Mahorero, who lived on the islands long before the appearance of Spanish colonists. By the way, the very name of the islands Canar this is a reference to the Latin “canis”, which means “dog”. The territories were widely known in the ancient world precisely because of the dogs that the locals used as first helpers.
Throughout its history, the Dogo Canario managed to be a guard, a shepherd, and a fighter. By the way, representatives of the breed participated in battles until the 1940s, and it is not surprising: these strong, strong and muscular dogs had almost no equal. Today, the Dogo Canario can become a wonderful companion and guard for a family and for a single person.
Despite the faulty reputation, the Dogo Canario has a calm and balanced temperament. As is the case with all fighting dogs, the main thing is education. Representatives of this breed must go through a general course of obedience and training, and their socialization must be started as early as possible. And it is recommended to do this with a professional dog handler. The Dogo Canario must understand that it is the owner who is the leader of the “pack”.
A well-bred dog is peaceful, she affectionately treats family members and is always ready to stand up for them. At the same time, aggression is not typical for the breed, which means that the Dogo Canario will never attack first. By the way, the breed is famous for its protective qualities. Indeed, these dogs are always on the alert, but at the same time, the pet will always be open to friends and acquaintances of the owner.
The Great Dane is self-confident and therefore rarely comes into conflict with other animals in the house. He gets along well even with cats, especially if the puppy is younger and appeared in the house later.
Representatives of the breed are loyal to children and are ready to endure their antics. However, for safety reasons, leaving the dog alone with the child is not recommended.
Care
The short coat of the Dogo Canario can be combed out once a week with a massage comb. These dogs are rarely bathed, more often just wiped with a damp towel.
Particular attention should be paid to the health of the puppy during maturation. Great Danes of the Canary Islands often suffer from diseases of the joints and bones, which can develop in childhood. So, up to a year, experts recommend not loading the dog with heavy physical exercises so as not to injure the body.
Conditions of detention
Adult dogs need active walks, long runs and all kinds of intense exercise. Without proper load, the character of a pet can deteriorate.
