From throughout the 16th century, and according to the "Cedularios del Cabildo de Tenerife" ( The Island Government Records Office, Tenerife): In agreement with the Island Government of Tenerife, as from 5th February, 1516, butchers will be allowed to have, at their service, a pair of ‘Perros de…
The domestic animals in the Canarian Archipelago before it was conquered by the Castilian Crown, were part of the aboriginal culture of the inhabitants of the islands. The dog was part of that culture and had many functions. They were used to watch over and heard goats and…
"The old philosophers, were those who investigated most the occult, and as they saw these qualities and others, they esteemed these islands so much that they obtained them through Eliseos Campos and they named them "Good Fortune".by Eduardo de Benito RuizJERUSALEN LIBERTADA Of the diverse etymologies about the origin…
Yesterday 4th of November 2018 on Tenerife was held the 27th Monografica del Dogo-Presa Canario. First one was held on 8th December 1990... 28 years of our breed with this story. Winners were BOB GRANDO Presa de Casa Goxy of Felipe Alberto Pallacios and BOS was ANAQUA de…
Probably the oldest movie in with we can see Presa Canario. Series named "Oceano" directed by Ruggero Deodato were made in 1988 and movie was released in 1989. Action takes place on island of Lanzarotte and wanting to show first and foremost Presas I couldn't resist to leave…
I was going to post this as comment on Presa grup but as it would just be scrolled down in a few and lost I thought I'll keep it here. Mys Spanish is of very simple nature, and English isn't my first language so excuse me possible errors…
Another photograph by Tomas Gomez Bosh (1883-1980) artist from gran Canaria made in the first years of XX century. This picture is in collection of "FEDAC" provided from collection of Nestor Gomez Arroyo. Photography shows man with a dog and was made around years 1910-1920 in Gran Canaria.…