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I have been doing some research on Preso Canarios. These are very interesting to me. I have found some decent but abreaviated info on the web and was wondering if any of you here know where I could find out more.

I am also wondering why they aren't an AKC breed. I am not looking to buy one right now, but I think I would like to own one in the future. Thanks in advance for any help.

>>I have been doing some research on Preso Canarios. These are very interesting to me. I have found some decent but abreaviated info on the web and was wondering if any of you here know where I could find out more.
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>>I am also wondering why they aren't an AKC breed. I am not looking to buy one right now, but I think I would like to own one in the future. Thanks in advance for any help.

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I don't think you're going to see AKC register this breed. The two dogs who killed the woman in San Francisco (and the dogs' keepers went to jail) were Presa mixes. I doubt you could get homeowner's insurance.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com

>>I have been doing some research on Preso Canarios. These are very interesting to me. I have found some decent but abreaviated info on the web and was wondering if any of you here know where I could find out more.
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>>I am also wondering why they aren't an AKC breed. I am not looking to buy one right now, but I think I would like to own one in the future. Thanks in advance for any help.

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The "Mastiff Breeds" would be a good place to post this inquiry, by the way, because I believe this is considered a Spanish Mastiff breed.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com

I heard about that lady in San Fransisco, god that was an awful story. I found this web site though. Maybe they can help you find out more on the breed.
http://www.capresas.com/

These seem to be a breed with an unstable temperment, but there seem to be unstable dogs of most any breed. I had a black lab I had to have put to sleep (my choice) at the age of 6. She was a wonderful dog until she turned 6 then she began snapping at people but when she snapped at me and the next day went after my 3 year old nephew it was a one way trip to the vet. It was hard to do since she was the best baby sitter I have ever had for my two kids but when a dogs temperment suddenly changes I take no chances. I believe there would be less dog attacks if the owners would pay heed to the warning signs.

>>These seem to be a breed with an unstable temperment, but there seem to be unstable dogs of most any breed. I had a black lab I had to have put to sleep (my choice) at the age of 6. She was a wonderful dog until she turned 6 then she began snapping at people but when she snapped at me and the next day went after my 3 year old nephew it was a one way trip to the vet. It was hard to do since she was the best baby sitter I have ever had for my two kids but when a dogs temperment suddenly changes I take no chances. I believe there would be less dog attacks if the owners would pay heed to the warning signs.

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A fair number of these situations in Labs seem to be caused by brain tumors. The incidence of cancer at a relatively young age is going really high in Goldens, and somewhat in Labs, too.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com

In some cases, when generally submissive dogs "turn" as an adult, either there is a major change or a physical problem like a thyroid problem etc.

Often a behaviorist can do an evaluation and work on an action plan prior to resorting to euthanasia.