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The Perro de Presa Canario (or “Presa”) is a smart and suspicious breed that’s intent on defending their “herd.” They bond with their families and will do anything to protect them. These big, brawny dogs are macho by nature and quickly let strangers and other dogs know who’s in charge. Full-grown, they typically weigh 84-110 pounds and stand 22-26 inches tall.

Perro de Presa Canarios are generally not the best fit for families with young kids. The Perro de Presa Canario is not as child-friendly as other breeds, but they can get along fine if socialized from an early age. However, their size can be dangerous to small children, so keep an eye on them around babies and toddlers. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Presas need a moderate amount of exercise each day to stay physically and mentally stimulated. They love to run and play but may get aggressive toward other dogs if you take them to a dog park or communal space. It’s helpful to have a large, secured yard at home, where your Presa can be active without worrying about defending their territory. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Presas have coarse coats of short, flat hair that feels harsh to the touch. They shed often but are easy to groom. Shedding is particularly heavy in the spring and fall. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Perro de Presa Canarios are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. This breed can be in a home with other dogs, but they need to be the alpha dog. They don’t get along well with cats and are best suited for a home with a yard, where they can run and play whenever they please. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

Cane Corsos are giant dogs with strong instincts to love and protect. They’re affectionate and playful with their owners, but if a stranger infringes on their family or territory, prepare for a scary showdown. When these dogs go into protection mode, they mean business. Full-grown, they typically weigh 88-110 pounds and stand 23-28 inches tall.

Cane Corsos are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Cane Corsos are calm, loyal, and affectionate toward their family, but they need to be watched around smaller kids because of their size. They should be socialized at an early age to minimize aggression with strangers and other dogs, but even with training, Cane Corsos may be on edge around those they don’t know. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Cane Corso is an athletic breed that needs a lot of exercise. They have a great deal of stamina, which makes them great companions for walks, long jogs, or hikes. These pups are big and strong, so if you allow them to live or play in a yard, make sure it has a secure fence to avoid escapes. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The Cane Corso has short, dense, stiff fur in black, gray, fawn, or stripes. They also can have a black or grey muzzle or white markings on their chest and feet. Cane Corsos are light shedders, so they don’t need much grooming. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Cane Corsos are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. Due to their large build, these dogs are not a good fit for apartments. They’re content living indoors or outdoors as long as they have enough interaction and a safe place to stay. They are fairly easy to train.