STANDARDS OF
THE PERRO DE
PRESA CANARIO
Head- large, cubic and solid.

Eyes- spread wide apart, oval in shape.
Skin around eyes and head tight with few
to no wrinkles.

Muzzle- 40% of total head.

Lips- thick, fleshy with a upside down "v"
look. Inside preferably dark in color.

Jaws- slight undershot, wide base and
strong.

Ears- when uncropped far apart and
completely hanging. When cropped, cut in
triangle shape standing or semi standing.

Neck- strong, round, straight and full of
muscles.

Front Legs- straight as an arrow, powerful
with thick bones.

Back Legs- straight from front and side,
powerful, no spurs and not cow hocked.

Body- 20% longer than height at
shoulders. Rear is a little higher than
shoulders. Gait somewhat round.

Tail- high on rear, very strong and gets
smaller towards end at hocks. When
excited tail is up with very little curl.

Hair- short, rough and coarse.

Colors- tans, fawns, reds and different
shades of brindles. Mask is black and
sometimes extends around eyes. 30% or
less of white coloring.

Height at shoulders- Sires: 24-26 inches,
Dams: 22-25 inches.

Weight- Sires: 100-150 Lbs., Dams: 90-120
Lbs.