Related breedBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomPresa Canario at a glance
- Origin
- Canary Islands, Spain
- Appeared
- 1500 to 1990 (uncertain)
- Family
- European Mastiff
- Type
- Mastiff / molossoid
- Size
- Giant
- Life span
- 9 to 11 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 346
The name. Spanish presa, "grip" or "catch", + canario, "of the Canary Islands".
Same familyGreat Dane1600 to 1880 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Descends from
Same family: European Mastiff
Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso
Same time, same continent
Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Cairn Terrier, English Setter, Kooikerhondje
Same eraPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, BelgiumPlace in time
The Presa Canario appears 1500 to 1990 (uncertain), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Presa Canario is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.






