Perro de Presa Mallorquin
- Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
- Section 2: Molossoid
- Without working trial
Spain
Perro dogo mallorquín, Perro de Presa mallorquín, Mallorca mastiff, Majorca Mastiff
Male: 55-58 cm Female: 52-55 cm
Male: 35-38 kg Female: 30-34 kg
The Ca de Bou is one of the FCI ( # 249, Gr. 2, sec 2.1) recognized Spanish breed.
Origin and History
During the British occupation of Menorca (1708-1802) dog fights were a popular national sport in the port areas of the Balearic Islands. Since the Ca de Bou otherwise guarded bulls and was used for the bull biting, he was usually the champion. When Bull Biting the task of the dog is to pull a full-grown bull to the ground. Following the ban on dog fighting and bull biting the number of representatives of this breed declined sharply. Breeders on the mainland saved the breed from extinction, so to speak, and showed these dogs at shows.
Description
The overall impression is a very strong, muscular and attentive dog. He is up to 58 cm tall and 38 kg. The coat is short and dense, the colors ranging from golden - yellow, tan beige, beige to black, and may be brindle. At the front paws, chest and muzzle white spots are allowed up to 30 percent of the area. He wears a black mask.
Nature
Today he is a spirited, friendly, strong nerves dog in the family calm and balanced, loyal to his master and give strangers incorruptible.
Use
Previously: herding dog, mastiff and fighting dog, today: family and companion dog