Traditionally used for herding cattle, its intimidating appearance and hyper-awareness make the Presa Canario an ideal guard dog. Also known as the "Canary Dog of Prey," the breed is said to date back ...

For centuries, farmers on the Canary Islands bred Presa Canarios to use as protection dogs. They also used the hard-working dogs to do jobs around the farm, such as herding sheep and cattle in the ...

NEW YORK - The mauling death of a San Francisco woman by two powerfully built dogs last month has prompted a disturbing increase in interest in a rare breed called the Canary Island, some breeders say ...