FCI Standard No 346 / DOGO CANARIO, Canary Dog
DOGO CANARIO
ORIGIN
: SPAIN (Canary Islands)
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE VALID
ORIGINAL STANDARD : 03.06.2001
UTILIZATION
: Guardian and cattle dog.
CLASSIFICATION F.C.I.
: Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer-
Molossoid breeds- Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs and other breeds.
Section 2.1 Molossoid breeds, mastiff type. Without working trial.
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY
: Molosser dog native of the
islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, in the Canary Archipelago.
Emerging as a result of crosses between the “majorero”, a pre-Hispanic
cattle dog originating from the islands, and molosser dogs brought to
the archipelago. These crosses originated an ethnic grouping of dogs of
“dogo” type, of medium size, of brindle or fawn color, marked with
white, of robust morphology, characteristic of a molosser, but with
agility and drive Of tremendous temperament, rustic and of an active and
loyal character. During the XVI and XVII centuries their population
increased considerably. Numerous mentions of them exist in the
historical texts prior to the conquest, mainly in the “Documents of the
Town Council” which explained the functions that they fulfilled.
Essentially they functioned as a guardian and cattle dog, as well
subdued the cattle for the butchers.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
: Molosser dog of medium size, well
balanced, of straight profile, with a black mask. Rustic and well
proportioned. It is mesomorphic; the body is longer than the height to
the withers. Females accentuate this characteristic being slightly
longer.
TEMPERAMENT/ BEHAVIOR
: Their appearance is calm. Attentive
gaze. Especially equipped for the function of guarding and traditionally
used for the handling and driving of cattle. Their temperament is
balanced and of great selfsecurity. Serious and profound bark. He is
gentle and noble with his family, with great affection to his owner, and
suspicious with strangers. Expression is confident, noble and a little
distant. When alert his attitude is very firm and the gaze watchful.
HEAD
: Is massive, brachycephalic, of solid
appearance, and covered with loose hanging skin. Its shape is a somewhat
lengthened cube. The proportions of cranium-muzzle are 60%- 40%. The
width of the cranium is 3/5 of the total longitude of the head.
CRANIAL REGION
:
CRANIUM : Lightly convex in
anteroposterior and transversal directions, although the frontal bone is
flatten to the plane. Zygomatic arch very pronounced, with well
developed temporal and mastoid muscles, but without being pronounced.
The occipital crest is unappreciable. NASOFRONTAL DEPRESSION (STOP) :
Defined, but not abrupt. The middle furrow between the frontal sinuses
is marked and occupies approximately two thirds of the cranium. The
craniofacial lines are parallel or lightly convergent.
FACIAL REGION
:
MUZZLE : Shorter than the cranium.
Normally 40% of the total head. The width is 2/3 of the cranium. It is
of very wide base and diminishes slightly toward the nose. The nasal
line is flat, of straight profile and without ridges.
NOSE : Wide, strongly pigmented in
black. It is inserted on the same line as the nasal cana. The front is
set slightly behind the front of the lips. The nostrils are large,
appropriate for easy breathing.
LIPS : The upper lips hang, but
without excess and when viewed from the front form an inverted “V” where
they join. The interior lips are dark.
MANIDIBLE/ TEETH : Scissor bite.
Level bite is accepted although not desirable due to the tooth ware that
it causes. Slight prognathism permitted. The canines show wide
transverse distance. The teeth are wide, with a strong base of
implantation, with large molars, small incisors and well-developed and
correct fitting canines.
EYES : Slightly oval, medium to
large size, well separated, brevilineal, neither sunken nor bulging.
They are well pigmented in black and tight, never drooping. The color
fluctuates between medium to dark chestnut, in accordance with the color
of the coat. Never light.
EARS : Of medium size, well
separated, with short and fine hair, they drop effortlessly to both
sides of the head. If they are folded, they are rose shaped, close
fitting to the head. The base is at a point slighter higher than the eye
line. Ears set very high and joined are atypical and excessively crowd
the top of the cranium. If cropped they are erect.
NECK
: Somewhat shorter than the total length
of the head. The lower portion presents loose skin that contributes to
the formation of a slight dewlap. It is solid, straight, cylindrical and
very muscular.
BODY
: Straight lined, wide, deep, the length
is 18-20% longer than the height at the withers, this being more
accentuated in females. The flanks are not very marked.
TOPLINE : Straight, without
deformities, supported by well developed, but not very visible
musculature. It ascends slightly from withers to the croup. Never
saddled nor roached.
CROUP : Medium, wide and rounded.
It should not be long, because it would limit movement. Females normally
wider.
CHEST : With great width, pectoral
muscles very marked. The depth should arrive to a minimum at the elbow,
from the profile and from front. The thoracic perimeter will be normally
equal to the height at the withers plus 45%s. Ribs very arched.
LOWER LINE : Lightly tucked, never
descending.
TAIL
: Thick base, narrowing until the tip and
not surpassing the hock. Insertion medium. In action it rises in shape
of a saber, without coiling or pointing toward the back. It in rest
hangs straight with a slight curve in the tip.
EXTREMITIES
FRONT LIMBS
:
Shoulders :
With good inclination.
Forelimbs
Well angulated, oblique and perfectly
composed, straight, of wide bones and with good musculature
Elbows :
They should not be affixed to the chest or
pointing outward. The distance of the elbow to the ground normally
represents 50% of the total height in the males and somewhat less in the
females.
Metacarpals :
Very solid and slightly inclined.
Front Feet :
Cat foot with rounded toes, not very close
together. The pads are well developed and black. The nails are dark,
white is undesirable, although they can appear according to the coat.
HIND LIMBS
: Strong and parallel, without deviations.
Thigh :
Long and very muscular. The angulation is
not pronounced, but without being scarce.
Hocks :
Always low.
Rear Feet :
Slightly longer than the front and of the
same characteristics.
MOVEMENT
: The movement should be agile, elastic
and cover a lot of ground. Long steps. The carriage of the tail is low
and barely rises above the dorsal line. At attention, the position of
the head and the tail is raised.
SKIN
: Thick and elastic. Loose in and around
the neck. When alert it forms several symmetrical wrinkles in the middle
furrow between the front sinuses like axis in the head.
COAT
HAIR
: Short, rustic, very flat, without undercoat (at times might be found,
in neck and buttocks) and with a certain harshness to the touch. Is very
short and fine in the ears, slightly longer in the withers and crest of
the buttocks.
COLOUR : Brindle all ranges, from dark very warm tones to the very
light gray or blond. Fawn to sandy in all ranges. Markings can appear on
the chest, at the base of the neck or throat, on front and rear toes, it
is desirable that it is reduced as much as possible. Mask always black
and should not surpasses the height of the eyes.
SIZE AND WEIGHT
:
Height to the Withers: Males: 60 to 65 cm.
(23.5-25.5 in.)
Females: 56 to 61 cm. (22-24 in.)
In the case of very typical specimens, a
1cm deviation from the set maximum and minimum will be allowed.
Minimum Weights: Males: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Females: 40 kg ( 88 lbs)
FAULTS
: Any deviation of the afore mentioned is
considered a fault and the seriousness of it is considered to the degree
of deviation from the standard.
SLIGHT FAULTS
:
•
Excessive wrinkles in the craniofacial
region, which does not spoil the expression.
•
Pincer bite.
SERIOUS FAULTS
:
•
Head that doesn’t complete the
established proportion.
•
Craniofacial lines very convergent
(excessive stop, very marked).
•
Mask that surpasses the eyes.
•
Front and rear feet turned inward or
outward.
•
Lips excessively hanging, limited or
forward
•
Equal height croup-withers.
•
Excessive dewlap.
•
Drooping lids.
•
Dorsonasal roach.
•
Very scarce or excessive angulations.
•
Descending lower line.
•
Chest not very deep.
•
Splayed feet.
•
High tail insertion.
•
Fine tail.
•
Slender bones.
VERY SERIOUS FAULTS
:
•
Square profile.
•
Head triangular, narrow, not cubed.
•
Slight appearance.
•
Tail coiled, very fine, of the same
thickness the entire length or deformed.
•
Very short or excessive size.
•
Saddled or roached top line.
•
Scarce posterior chest. Weak front.
Ribs not well arched.
•
Absence of wrinkles in the facial
cranium region (tight skin without elasticity).
•
Eyes light (yellow). Eyes very close
together or oblique. Protruding or sunken.
•
Excessive prognathism.
•
Absence of any tooth (except the P.1).
•
Ears set very high.
•
Cranium round or arched.
•
Craniofacial lines divergent.
•
Hair satiny and fine.
•
Poor mask.
•
Neck long, not massive.
ELIMINITORY FAULTS
:
•
Character unbalanced and any
indication of aggressiveness.
•
Total depigmentation of the nose or
inside of the lips.
•
Total absence of mask.
•
Undesirable white markings.
•
Overbite.
•
Croup lower than the withers,
descending dorsal line.
•
Blue eyes or with different colors.
•
Amputated tail.
•
Monorchids or cryptorchids
•
Under developed chest, (Cathedral
chest).
NOTE
: The males should have two testicles of
normal appearance and completely descended in the scrotum. |