Historical references about existence of Presa Canario on Canary Islands (Noticias historicas sobre la existencia del Perro de Presa en Canarias)

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…

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CANARIES, LAND OF DOGS

"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…

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Presa Canario in movie “Oceano” year 1989

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…

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Character and temperament

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…

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Presa Canario 100 years ago

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.…

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