Canary Dog

One reliable source, which tells of the Canary Islands, belongs to Pliny, who described an important event that occurred in the I century. At that time, a Mauritanian expedition landed on the island, equipped with a formidable ruler Uba. Before sailing, the sailors took with them several local dogs. The breed was called "canis" - a dog (translated from Latin). These animals are highly respected among the islanders. Its outlines can be seen on the island's coat of arms. Another, almost forgotten in our time the name of the local breed - Perro de Presa Canario.

Description of breed canary dog

Sober mind, strength and activity - all this canary dog, a description of the breed can often be found in special prints intended for dog breeders. At the moment, the breed is mixed a little, there are many variations that differ significantly from the standard, so it is important to breed these dogs taking into account the established characteristics.

The Canarian Dog is usually small in size, well balanced, the back is straight, the black mask on the face is an obligatory attribute of the breed. Externally, the dog is quite well built up, the lines are clear and proportionate. In females the length of the body considerably exceeds the height in the withers area, in males this feature is less pronounced. Despite the fact that in our time the Canary Dog is common in Europe, the standard is unchanged for all countries that cultivate it.

The Dog of the Canary Dog has some obligatory signs:

1. Weight in the range of 45-55 kg. In males, the height at the withers is - 60-65 cm, for females - 56-61 cm. The spectrum of bright red color is recommended to sand and red color. Also in coloring, there are often all the shades bordering on the brindle color. White masks and markings are a divergence from the exhibition breed.
2. The head is square, quite powerful. Skull and muzzle in a ratio of 6: 4. A smooth transition from the forehead to a clearly expressed elongated muzzle is seen. The nose is quite wide, the back of the nose is even. All the mucous membranes are black. The lips are small black, the mouth is dark.
3. Forelegs straight, broad-boned and with well-defined muscles. The shoulders are muscular. Paws of rounded shape, like a cat. Hind legs straight, with powerful hips. The limbs are oval in shape, well adapted to jumping.
4. The tail is strong, flexible, thickened at the base and thin at the tip. Usually in a calm state the Canarian Dog keeps it slightly lowered. With active movement, the tail rises almost vertically, not twisting at the same time as a laika.

Care of the Canary Dog

Since this is a mobile and inclined breed of Canarian mastiff, care for it will be somewhat specific. Kanartsa should not be started by obvious beginners, who did not have a dog before, and it's not a complicated step care. If you are a gentle person, it is better to pick up another animal, since the character of the Canary Dane is not a gift. He needs strict and very serious upbringing, good training. The pet must certainly feel in its owner the leader, only in this way If he becomes a well-bred and faithful friend of the family.

As for hygiene, the wool of the canary must be constantly combed with a special mitten, since the hairline is very short. The outer edges of the eyes should be cleaned with tampons, and eyelids should be washed with a special lotion without alcohol.

Ears can be cleaned with cotton buds, as the contamination, because sulfur protects well the auricles from infections and excessive dryness. Also it is necessary to cut the claws regularly, not reaching the base of the fingers, where the blood vessels are located.