....WELL, FOR STARTERS, IM A DOG!!
-MY BREED IS REFERED TO AS "PRESA CANARIO", AND HERE IS A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME THAT YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW.......My breed originally comes from the Canary Islands in the 1700s. Its exact ancestry is unknown, but enthusiasts believe that the Perro de Bardino Majorero, an established farm dog from the Canary Islands, was crossed with the Mastiff and other English dogs brought to the Islands by visitors and colonists, creating the foundation for the modern Presa Canario.It is believed that the Perro de Presa Canario was created during the 18th century for the purpose of property and flock guarding as well as the holding and driving of livestock. The breed was also used for dog fighting, a tradition the English settlers transplanted along with their Mastiff and Bulldog breeds. Presa type dogs were referred to as the "perro de la tierra" or "dog of the land."My breed became nearly extinct after dog fighting was outlawed in the 1940s, but the breed was revived in the 1970s with the help of several crosses by various breeders.The Presa should be powerful, balanced, and imposing in appearance. It is heavily built, but able to move with great athleticism.The head is broad, massive, square, and powerful. Proper head and good expression are part of the breed standard, and are manifest in the best breed specimens. The ears are normally cropped both to create a more formidable expression, and to prevent damage while working with cattle. The lips are thick and hang in an inverted V; the flews may be slightly loose.A portrait showing "MY" distinctive head.My breed is also characterized by a sloping topline(with the rear being slightly higher than the shoulders). Another characteristic of the breed is the shape of the paws (cat foot) and the catlike movement of the animal. My body is mesomorphic, that is, slightly longer than the dog is tall, contributing to the feline movement. And my breed can also adapt to various climates.
