In the past, this dog breed was so popular that (contrary to popular belief) they named an entire island after them. Canary Island was were this fighting pooch was bred through out the years. Back in the old days when
for the canine species was still legal, the
was a choice made by many of the pet owners participating in these kinds of events. It had a very well-built bodily structure, consisting of huge solid bones and powerful muscles. They weighed up to 115 pounds and a height of 25 inches – that with a large head and a jaw designed for crushing anything that gets in between its mouth made dominating the opponent relatively easy.
Another attribute that made it a more likable choice was it's thick skin which made it resistant against scratches and heavy bites. It's physical superior build wasn't the “main” thing that made it good at its job; there were other fighting dog breeds entering the competition that were much bigger and stronger. The ace that this pooch had was perseverance, indomitable courage and aggression as well. The Canary Dog renders relentless attacks on the animal that it has been put up against, and usually won't stop till: a.) the opponent dies b.) it dies c.) the owners puts a net over it and drags it out of the ring.
When laws were passed banning the operation of pit fighting, the Canary Dog was almost forced into extinction. With the pit games out of the picture, many owners didn't find much use for it. Luckily, some breeders took interest and attempted to revive the original pooch by crossbreeding different types with the Canary Dog's blood in them. Nowadays, another purpose has been assigned to it – guard dog. Some families decide to keep it as a pet to watch over the house and family members. This of course is very possible, because it was born with a protective and territorial instinct.
One attribute that a good guard should have is “tough looking” It's a known fact that people get scared of the big mean looking pooch with a large jaw. This is very useful in warding off trespassers or thieves without the risk of having the Canary Dog taking a chunk out of them. But this is a pet with several potential pet behavioral problems, and therefore would need a man or woman that has experience with several dog training methods. It also has a dominant attitude – it just loves pushing people around and feeling that it's the head of the family, and not you.
At an early age, you're going to have to let it know who's boss before it takes that task into its own hands. Weed out any unwanted habits as early as possible and deal with it before it gets worse. With the proper
and training routines, you'll be on your way to owning a very loyal and affectionate pet - do things wrong and you'll end up living a nightmare.
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