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The ABC's of Dogdom
 AKC-FSS- American Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service. Established in 1995, it is the equivalent of a rare breed, multi-breed registry, for many breeds not recognized by the AKC. This is basically a pedigree service. Papers from the AKC-FSS are NOT AKC registration papers, and generally can not show at AKC events. These papers also do not give FCI recognised status
 ARBA- American Rare Breed Association. Based out of Maryland, this is a show circuit for rare breeds, with shows all over the country. www.arba.org
CAL I, II, III - A breed temperment test written by the Working Dogo Canario Alliance. It is a 3 tiered test, showcasing basic obedience and protective instincts of the Presas.   
CGC- Canine Good Citizen title. This is a test of a dogs sociability, relationship with its owner and public behavior. This is a very good title to have on any dog, whether it is breeding stock or a pet.
CH- Championship title achieved, sometimes preceeded by the orginization or location of issuing organization (i.e. FCI CH, International CH)
DCCA- Dogo Canario Club of America. Originally the PCCA. A club dedicated to promoting and preserving the true Canarian dog. Only club in the US to be officially recognized by the Spanish parent breed club. Parent breed club of ARBA. Breed club with FCI Puerto Rico. www.dogocanario.org
FCI- Federacion Cynologique Internationale; The FCI is a international organization, which has set up rules for running shows and judging, breed standards and breeds registry processing. FCI does not issue papers. However, it does set the standards for registry paperwork, and the organization recognizes one registry in each country which is deemed dominant, and which follows FCI rules. The papers issued by dogs from foreign countries are issued by the registry of that country, not by FCI. FCI will accept AKC registration papers due to reciprocity, although this does not include AKC-FSS paperwork. Papers issued by foreign registries that are recognized by FCI are accepted at FCI shows worldwide, and therefore provide a more global show circuit. FCPR is widely used for the Presa Canario, as it is registering through Puerto Rico, which is a legal way of conitnuing FCI registrations of American born dogs. www.fci.be or www.fcpr2000.org
FIC- Federation of International Canines. FIC is an american based registry, accepted nowhere. You cannot show in the major rare breed show circuits with FIC papers. Years ago, FIC was started to give anyone and everyone someplace to register their dogs, in particular rare breeds, or non-AKC breeds, as well as hybrids and mutts. Registration with FIC is very easy. You send them some pictures, and whatever pedigree you have, and they accept it. There is no need for them to verify anything- whether your dog is actually one of this breed, that the pedigree is correct, or that you even own this dog you are registering. Many breeders of Presa Canarios utilized this registry to make things easy for them, to sell puppies without much fuss, and their entire lines are based on unverified pedigrees and suspect practices.
Rarities- Another rare breed show circuit, with shows in US and Canada. www.vaxxine.com/rarities
TDI- Therapy Dog title. A dog with this title is certified for work as a therapy dog in hospitals and other health related areas.
TT- Temperment test title (passed), can be from any TT-giving organization.
UKC- United Kennel Club. A registry with sponsored shows, it recently accepted the Presa Canario for participation. www.ukcdogs.com
WDCA- Working Dogo Canario Alliance; www.wdcaonline.com
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 Health Problems in the Breed
    This breed is prone to several health problems. If someone tells you this breed does not have any, or does not have any congenitive defects, walk away from them! To believe a breed- any breed- does not have any defects inherent to it, is sheer stupidity and extreme naivete.
In particular, Hip Dysplasia, Demodetic Mange, Epilepsy and Cruchiate ligament tears are prevalent in this breed. Cancer is starting to be heard of more and more.
 Hip Dysplasia is something large breed dogs are particularly prone to, due to simple structural ramifications. Hip Dysplasia has appeared in ALL lines. The best you can do to protect yourself is to pick a puppy from a breeder who is actively screening their dogs against HD, and guarantees the puppy you purchase to some degree against it (see Contracts for further advice on this). Of course, a dog with hip dysplasia to any degree should not be bred.
The other ailments named are harder to guard against, although if a puppy has suffered from Demodetic Mange from a litter, the mother should not be bred again, as scientific theory is that it passes from mother to puppy. D. Mange is not contagious to other dogs, but rather a sort of immune deficiency disease, the puppy does not have the immunities to protect itself from the naturally occuring mites, and therefore a rash and hair loss breaks out. This puppy should not be bred, thereby not passing on this immune deficiency. 
Epilepsy is also hard to diagnose prior to an incident, and is not necessarily genetically passed. There can be several different causes of Epilepsy in a dog, and are best discussed with a veterinarian.
Cruchiate ligament tears are an injury this breed seems prone to. The symptoms are favoring one leg, limping, refusing to put weight on it. It is best diagnosed with x-rays by your veterinarian. Although largely an activity injury, there is some theory that it may be prevalent in lines of dogs with certain leg angulations. Usually it is solved by surgical reattachment, and forced inactivity for a few weeks for healing.
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Questions to ask yourself before buying a Presa Canario
ARE YOU PREPARED TO...

____1) Take full responsibility for this dog and all its needs for the next 8 - 12 years? This is NOT a task that can be left to children!

____2) Invest the considerable time, money and patience it takes to train the dog to be a good and responsible companion? (This does not happen by itself!!!!)

____3) Always keep the dog safe; no running loose, riding in the back of an open pick up truck or being chained outside?

____4) Make sure the dog gets enough attention and exercise? (Presa Canarios need several hours of both, every day!!)

____5) Live with shedding and drooling for the next 10-15 years.

____6) Spend the money it takes to provide proper veterinary care including but certainly not limited to: vaccines, heartworm testing and preventative, spaying or neutering and annual check ups?

____7) Become educated about the proper care of the breed and correct training methods to ensure your dogs does credit to its breed?
____8) Keep the breeder informed and up to date on the dogs accomplishments and problems?

____9) Take your questions to the breeder or other appropriate professional before they become problems that are out of hand?

____10) Have the patience to accept (and enjoy) the trials of puppy hood, which can last for two or three years, and each stage afterward?

____11) Continue to accept responsibility for the dog despite inevitable life changes such as new babies, kids going off to school, moving or returning to work?

____12) Resist impulse buying, instead have the patience to make a responsible choice?

If you answered yes to ALL of the above you are ready to start contacting breeders. Start early because most responsible breeders have a waiting list ranging from a few of months to a couple of years. Remember, the right puppy or adult dog IS worth waiting for!!
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Finding a Breeder
Do not make the mistake of limiting your search to breeders whose only recommendation is that they are close in location to you. Although this may make your search easy, you may be missing out on some fine dogs and breeders. We recommend researching heavily BEFORE you buy a dog. A Dogo Canario is a very expensive mistake to make, because you were so eager to get a puppy that you didn't do your homework. We recommend only investigating breeders who deal primarily with Spanish imports, rather then breeders whose lines are heavily based on the early US lines (SS, Deer Run etc). Dogs of Spanish import lines are not necessarily perfect, but they are usually a close example of the actual breed that originated in the Canary Islands, rather then the American created "pseudopresas" that were prevalent in the 1990's.
Look on the internet, in dog publications, and word of mouth. Go to rare breed dog shows near you, and see who is there, even if you're not looking for a "show" dog. We don't generally recommend buying from a breeder who advertises in the local papers, as good breeders usually have no need to do that since their pups are more selectively placed, and they don't seek the unwanted attention that a newspaper ad can bring.
When you go to a breeder's kennel, be very observant. Are the dogs areas clean and in good shape? If they are raised in the house, is the house reasonably clean? Can you actually interact with the dogs, or are you given excuses why you can't? (A Presa is a good guardian of the home, but once you are given "the OK" by its owner, it should be fine to interact with you.) Do the dogs look healthy? Does the breeder have proof of hip screenings, and registration paperwork? Are there other animals the dogs are raised with? Are there kids, and do they interact with the dogs? Is the breeder truly interested in educating you about the breed, and his dogs/puppies, or is he just out to sell you a dog and get rid of you? All of these things have an effect on the puppy, and how it will fit into your life.  I cannot emphasize enough that if you are not comfortable with a breeder for any reason, DO NOT BUY A DOG FROM HIM / HER!!  When you buy a rare breed puppy, you are entering into a relationship that will last, to some degree, the lifespan of that dog. If there is a problem, do you want to have to deal with a breeder you were not comfortable with originally? The rare breed dog world is small, and its hard to simply buy a dog and then sever all ties with its breeder.
Some people ask us about importing dogs. This is also an option. There are two ways to do this, you can go through a broker, or you can contact a breeder yourself. Many Spanish breeders have websites now, and are willing to ship a dog to the US. The cost is usually about the same, or slightly higher (due to shipping) as buying a dog in the US. However, you may not have the relationship or guarantees that you would have with a US breeder, nor the experience of picking out your own pup in person before it's shipped. Then there are dog brokers. These people usually have contacts in Spain or the CI, who will send dogs or puppies to them. Each broker works differently. With some, the price will be much more then buying a US dog, as the broker's fee and incidentals are tacked on to it. Also some brokers, who are also breeders, may insist on co-owning the dog, or having some claim on a future puppy, or future breeding as part of their price.
There is also rescues available. See the Presa rescue page, or our Availables page
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Picking a Puppy
The first thing you have to determine (and the first thing the breeder will ask you about) is what do you want this dog for? Are you looking for the best conformation specimen for a winning show career? Do you want a drivey pup that has potential for sport-dog training or personal protection training? Do you want the dog simply as a companion for the family, and visible deterrent? Once you decide what the primary function of your dog will be, it will be easier to pick a puppy. Many people talk about "pick of the litter", but that means different things to different people. You don't necessarily want the driviest pup, or the best looking pup, if you only want a pet. These pups may not be suited to being simply a home companion.
Once the breeder knows what you are looking for, he should be able to offer you a few suggestions on puppies in the litter that may fit your needs. Personally I feel you should NEVER take a puppy that shies away from people, or is unnaturally aggressive towards its littermates. All puppies fight and wrestle, but one that "attacks" for no reason, and then sulks by itself should be avoided. You should also meet the parents if possible, at least the mother should be on the premises, and observe their behavior and interaction with you. The mother determines a lot about the puppies personalities, and demonstrates to them proper behavior.
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Money Talk
    The average price for a Presa puppy is $800-1000 for a pet quality; $1200-3000 for a show/working quality. You will find breeders above or below that range. The average price for an adult is $1500-5000, depending on its achievements and quality. Most adults are sold for breeding stock, although you may find an adult that is being sold as a pet for some reason, and it should be less. Also, the price can be raised due to achievements accomplished by the dog, or by its parents. Puppies from a dog with multiple show championships or working titles will go for a higher rate then the puppies bred from 2 dogs who have done nothing outside their yard. We advocate only buying from breeders who are active in some way in the dog world, rather then just owning 2 dogs and breeding them together.
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Contracts
Contracts vary from breeder to breeder. You want to be sure it has a basic health guarantee that covers genetic defects (Hip Dysplasia especially) for at least 2 years. You want to be absolutely clear on what happens if a dog has a problem, and what your requirements are in order to enact that guarantee. For example, many breeders require x-rays or OFA paperwork be sent to them to prove a dog has HD, and many times it is required within a certain time frame. Be sure you are clear on when you have to contact the breed if there's a problem, and what the breeder's responsibilities then are. Find out if you are required to return the dog if there is a problem (which may be heart-wrenching), and if you receive a puppy in exchange, or your money back. Personally, we at Hooligan's do not approve of replacing the puppy for a number of reasons. First, dedicated hobby breeders may not breed but one litter, if that, a year, so they may not have a puppy available for a while. Secondly, if it is a genetic problem, why would you want a puppy that may be related to the one with the problem? We prefer to simply refund part or all of the money (depending on the problem, as is stated in our contract), and if our clients want to try us again, they can. If not, they are free to find another breeder, money in hand.
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Questions to ask the breeder...
Before you fall in love with the first adorable Presa Canario face you see, take the time in an initial phone call to ask the following questions. You may not find a breeder who fits 100% of these criteria but, don't settle for anything less than one or two negative responses. At the end of the list you will find questions to ask yourself. You should be able to answer all of them affirmatively before you begin your search.

Remember you are adding a new member to your family for the next 10 or more years. NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO BARGAIN HUNT!! Prepare to spend at least $900-$3000 for a well bred puppy. You may have known someone who has, or you yourself have purchased a "backyard" bred dog or a pet store or puppy mill dog and had great success. They were lucky. Why take the chance?

Responsible breeders will do all they can to avoid health and temperament problems by researching pedigrees and screening parents for certain inherited problems before breeding.

Keep this checklist by the phone when you make your calls and Good Luck!

____1) Where did you find out about this breeder? Responsible breeders will breed only when they have a waiting list of puppy buyers, or are prepared to house their puppies indefinitely. They usually don't find it necessary to advertise in newspapers or with a sign out in the front yard.

____2) Do both parents (the sire and dam) have a hip clearance from the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) or PennHip? Ask to see the certificates. "My vet okayed the x-ray" is not a valid clearance.

____3) Do both parents have FCI (be sure its FCI not FIC) registration? Ask to see the certificates.

____4) Are both parents at least 2 years old?

____5) How often is the dam (mother) bred? If it is every heat cycle, THIS IS TOO OFTEN, and may indicate that profit is the primary motive for the breeding.

____6) Do all four grandparents, siblings of the parents and any other puppies that they may have produced have these clearances? A responsible breeder will keep track of these statistics and honestly discuss any problems that have occurred in the lines and what has been done to prevent them from reoccurring.

____7) Is the breeder willing to provide you with references and telephone numbers of other people who have purchased puppies from them?

____8) Will the "pet quality" puppy have a mandatory spay/neuter contract? A breeder who cares enough about the breed to insist on these is likely to be a responsible breeder.

____9) On what basis was the sire chosen? If the answer is "because he lives right down the street" or "because he is really sweet", it may be that sufficient thought was not put into the breeding.

____10) WILL THE BREEDER TAKE THE DOG BACK AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, IF YOU CANNOT KEEP IT?! This is the hallmark of responsible breeding (and the quickest way to make rescue obsolete).

____11) Is there a written guarantee against congenital health or temperament problems. Promising another puppy or your money back. Not require you to return your puppy or euthanize it? Many unscrupulous breeders will honor a guarantee only after you have destroyed the original puppy, this insures that they will never have to replace sick puppies.

____12) Will the breeder be available to answer any question you might have for the life of the dog? Is this someone you would feel comfortable asking any type of question?

____13) Is the breeder knowledgeable about the breed? Is he or she involved in competition with their dogs (Show, obedience, or working events)?

____14) Are there a majority of titled dogs (the initials: CH, before or after the names) in the first two generations? The term champion lines means nothing if those titles are back three or more generations or there is only one or two in the whole pedigree.

____15) Are the puppy's sire and dam available for you to meet? If the sire is unavailable can you call his owners or people who have his puppies to ask about temperament or health problems? You should also be provided with pictures or videos.

____16) Have the puppies been raised in the home - not in a barn, kennel or the back yard?

____17) Is the breeder knowledgeable about raising puppies, critical neonatal periods, proper socialization techniques? Puppies that are raised without high exposure to gentle handling, human contact and a wide variety of noises and experiences OR are removed from their dam or litter mates before at least 7 weeks, may exhibit a wide variety of behavioral problems!

____18) Does the breeder provide you with a 3-5 generation pedigree, a contract to sign, copies of all clearances and guarantee, health records and material to help you with feeding, training and housebreaking?

____19) Have the puppies temperaments been evaluated and can the breeder guide you to the puppy that will best suite your lifestyle? A very shy puppy will not do well in a noisy household with small children, just as a very dominant puppy won't flourish in a sedate, senior citizen household. A caring breeder will know the puppies and be able to show you how to test them so that good matches can be made.

____20) Do the puppies seem healthy, with no discharge from eyes or nose, no loose stools, no foul smelling ears? Are their coats soft, full and clean? Do they have plenty of energy when awake?

____21) Do the puppies have their first shots and have they been wormed - vet checked?

____22) Does the breeder have only 1 or at most 2 breeds of dogs and only 1 litter at a time? If there are several breeds of dogs chances are the breeder cannot devote the time it takes to become really knowledgeable about the breed and if there is more than one litter at a time it is very difficult to give the puppies the attention they need and may indicate that the primary purpose for breeding is profit, rather than a sincere desire to improve the breed.

____23) Does the breeder belong to the Dogo Canario Club of America, the Club Espanol del Dogo Canario or their countries parent breed club? Have they signed a breeders "Code of Ethics"?

____24) Do you feel comfortable with this person, after all you are entering into a decade long relationship? Are you feeling intimidated or pressured? If so, keep looking!

Socialization and Training
We cannot emphasize socialization and training enough. Presas are strong willed dogs, and are very attuned to "pack structure". We recommend heavy socialization and at least basic obedience training before they get too big to control. An adult presa that is uncontrollable is a liability and a danger. As puppies you should take every opportunity to take them out into public. The more good experiences they have, the better.
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Life Stages
All too often we hear about breeders and new owners rushing their puppies in to whatever field they have chosen for them, whether its the show circuit or "working" arena. We like to allow our puppies to be puppies, and not expect too much of them until they're older.
birth-2 months- this is a very formative time, where the puppy learns dog social behaviors from its mother and interaction with its siblings. This is also its first introduction to the world, and humans via its breeder.
2 months - 6 months- this is pure puppyhood. The puppy will mainly be concerned with eating, sleeping, playing and GROWING. From the time it is brought into its new home, the puppy is given subconscious clues about how it should behave, and where it fits into the household. This is also time for it to learn its daily routine, and the all important housebreaking. We try not to enforce any formal obedience training on it yet. Puppies will grow physically "up" mostly until about a year of age, when they start to widen.
6 months- 1 year- time for obedience or show training. IF you have a working candidate this is time for its bite foundation playwork, lots of tug games. However, you should not get into actual bitework before a year. Puppies are still pretty puppy-ish in behavior, still growing, and oftentimes still goofy and uncoordinated.
1 year-2 years- this is where you will start to meet your adult dog. Most presas will start to have aggression towards strange dogs, and possibly strangers to their property after about a year. The dog starts "bulking" up now, and has pretty much achieved its height by 1 year.
3 years- this about when your presa finally stops growing! How he looks at this time is pretty much it. His temperment is pretty fixed at this point as well.
4 years- Some people have reported a slight shift in temperment at this age- the dog may seem a little crankier, or more eager to "fire up". Also some dogs start to get some grey around the muzzle in their fourth year.

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OFA certified Presa Canarios
(in alphabetical order; as of 10/06. all of these, and any other dog's scores can be checked online at the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals' website, by searching the breed's database.)
 (name / color / date certified / score)
MALES
Akiro brindle 5/02 Good
BIC of Emperor's Congo brindle 1/95 Good
Boa fawn 6/02 mild left hip dysplasia
Burbul Xantiland brindle 6/06 fair
Conamax brindle 7/03 good
Cotan de Alacant-Bull brindle 6/97 good
Goliath Odin brindle 10/99 good
Goliath Warmonger Thor brindle 7/99 good
Jazz brindle 7/97 good
Major Riley Benga Turc fawn 9/98 fair
Mister Easy grey brindle 2/01 fair
New Renaissance Khan ? 4/03 good
Nottingham Jaws fawn 5/94 good
Oso de Gran Tenerife brindle 8/03 good
Rambo de Barnacan Bull brindle 8/05 fair
Ranger Magnus Walsh brindle 8/05 fair
RedStar Bizco Xantiland brindle 1/05 good
RedStar Buran ? 5/00 fair
RedStar Canario brindle 6/02 fair
RedStar Cona fawn 1/01 good
RedStar Harif fawn 8/01 good
RedStar Lold fawn 8/98 good
RedStar Millenium Primo fawn 5/02 excellent
RedStar Urbo brindle 4/04 fair
Rocky Mountain Liadro de Hierro fawn 7/04 fair
SS. Maximillian tri-color (?) 8/99 good
Sancho de Espinoza brindle 6/02 good
Tanner Port fawn 10/03 fair
Thor ? 8/05 good
Tor brindle 9/01 good
Tosco de La Jacha brindle 10/02 fair
Turco fawn 9/96 good
Uey's Stunning Satan fawn 11/04 good

Females
ARBA CH. Panda Bengal brindle 9/96 good
BIC of Emperor's Tika brindle 1/95 fair
Checa fawn 1/00 good
Collet's Shadow Stalker brindle 5/04 fair
DarkForce's Shadows End brindle 12/94 good
Dorites Juno fawn-brindle (?) 10/04 good
Eve the Dogo Canario fawn brindle and white 7/03 good
Faina de Alacant-Bull brindle 1/04 good
Fantasma del Darkforce brindle 6/02 excellent
Goliath Warwitch Karma brindle 8/98 good
Isis II brindle 8/03 good
Isis RR ? 5/05 good
Janga del Darkforce brindle 5/05 good
Kyma brindle 8/99 good
Me-dusa Ston Cold brindle 2/00 good
Megan brindle 11/98 good
New Renaissance Giza brindle 4/03 good
Oakleaf's RedStar Tyra fawn 9/01
Oakleaf's RedStar Tica brindle 2/05 good
PandaTurfs Kenyatte Revenge blue brindle (?) 4/01 good
Peacemaker's Almost Heaven brindle 7/04 good
Pride Rock's Classic Lady fawn 12/01 good
Pride Rock's Miss Behaven fawn 6/00 good
Pride Rock's Miss Peacemaker fawn 11/04 fair
Pride Rock's Wynona silver brindle(?) 3/99 good
RedStar Asta brindle 9/00 good
RedStar Buffy brindle 12/05 good
RedStar Cheetah brindle 8/98 good
RedStar Duna fawn 5/00 good
RedStar Jetta fawn 1/05 good
RedStar Lakota brindle 8/03 fair
RedStar Linda brindle 8/03 good
RedStar Roxy fawn 6/01 excellent
RedStar Tannah brindle 6/02 good
RedStar Tera brindle 2/03 fair
RedStar Vega fawn 4/04 fair
RedStar Oakleaf's Tianna brindle 7/01 excellent
RedStar Yara brindle 11/01 fair
SS Mercedes brindle 4/97 fair
Sirena brindle 8/98 good
Stygian Venus brindle 9/99 good
Tigra brindle 10/04 good
TN Shani Wilcox brindle 11/05
Trueheart's Chata del DarkForce brindle 5/05 borderline Right
Washintauls Peja fawn 4/05 good
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Care of your Presa Canario
The Presa Canario is, in general, an easy dog to care for.
 Although they are short haired, they DO SHED!! Usually, a good shedding blade works fine for their coat. They are pretty much "wash and wear", although usually you have to use the bathtub or the outside hose due to their size.
The Presa Canario DOES DROOL!!! Usually when they are excited, or after they eat/drink. But if you have multiple presas in your house, you may end up having to wipe down your walls periodically. They also excel at drooling on visitors.
Periodic clipping, or grinding, of the toenails is recommended. You should start this early as a puppy, and get the dogs used to it, otherswise it will be a wrestling match when they get older.
Ears and eyes generally don't require much attention, although presas with whole ears may need some help with cleaning them out regularly. Care after cropping often depends on how the vet sends them home ( bandaged or not)
Most presa owners feed hard kibble, or give their dogs bones to chew on, so teeth are usually an issue. You may need or want to get their teeth cleaned perhaps ONCE in their life? Unless your dog has special issues or diet that necessitate more then that.
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List of PennHIP certified Presa Canarios
as of 10/06, based on public revelations by the owners, as PennHip has only just started keeping a public record.
As of 10/06, the breed median was 0.60
Males (L/R)
Acaron Aguayan del Mago - 0.49/0.55
D & G's Marco- 0.63/0.33
D & G's Von de Cabeza Grande - 0.52/0.59
El Zorro de Alacant-Bull- 0.36/0.39
Elite Kan del Hooligans - 0.59/0.52
Granto de Atlantida Can - 0.57/0.53
Maoh de Canchas Ibakken - 0.43/0.50
Rock del Hooligans- 0.40/0.53
Females (L/R)
Bali de Cabeza Grande - 0.50/0.46
Faina de Alacant-Bull - 0.59/0.61
Bojinka de Cabeza Grande - 0.56/0.50
Shi del Hooligans - 0.54/0.62
Vex del Hooligans - 0.58/0.50

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The ABC's of Dogdom                   
Health Problems in the Breed        
Questions to ask yourself               
Finding a Breeder                            
Picking a Puppy                                
Money Talk                                      
Contracts                                          
Quick Questions to ask the breeder
Life Stages                                       
OFA List                                          
Care of your Presa Canario            
PennHip list