MacPelto
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Have you looked into a boerboel mastiff? They look kinda similar, and don't apper to be on any of the insurance lists. They're really uncommon here, but are very impressive in person.
Is that like the argument that people buy guns to compensate for qualities they lack?people who buy a dog to compensate for qualities they may lack
Pressas are not for the masses. They have a bad history of turning on their owners. They were bred originaly to hunt down, and kill escaped prisoners. That trait is still in the blood lines.
For the record, this is the first time I've heard that. I've researched these dogs quite a bit the last couple of months and from what I understand they were originally bred as a cattle guarding dog. They kept other animals/people away from the cattle and kept the cattle where they were suppose to be. The bulldog in their lines is to give them the jaws to hold on and not let go and the mastiff is for their size. It is true that they were used as fighting dogs for awhile, what bull breed hasn't been?Pressas are not for the masses. They have a bad history of turning on their owners. They were bred originaly to hunt down, and kill escaped prisoners. That trait is still in the blood lines.
Okay.don't move into my neighborhood with a vicious dog, you'll soon find a vicious neighbor.
Temperament: The Presa Canario is a vigorous breed. Because the Presa Canario is a dominant dog it requires discipline and a firm hand in raising. This breed of dog is well matched for protecting and guard duties. The Presa Canario is known as an excellent family protector, because they are loyal to their owners, but unfriendly toward strangers, including other dogs. It is important the Presa Canario has obedience training and that the owner has patience with it. It is normal for a young Presa Canario to test its master, with growling, snapping and stubborn behavior. But this type of behavior must be corrected so it does not lead to dangerous actions in the future. Someone considering raising a Presa Canario must be certain that they will be able to rectify any behavior concerns before they become a problem.
The female owner who was present couldn't control them.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you someone who knows even less about dogs than I do and appears to have gotten their education from the 6 o' clock news:
In spite of how much trust I had in the dog, I probably would not have one of those if I had small children in the house.
and those with just enough intelligence to be ignorant usually wind up getting thumped. check the chances and cost of obtaining home owners insurance and the local ordinances and personal bond requirements.egoism and paranoia are rampant.