These loyal dogs have become popular companions recently. In particular, the Cane Corso dog rose from 40th to 16th in popularity among American Kennel Club breeds in a few years.
Both species have gained popularity, but they have also received unwanted attention because to their supposed hostility.
The Spanish Presa Canario, or Canary Mastiff, is from the Canary Islands. The Spanish brought the precursor of the Presa Canario to the Canary Islands.
These Mastiff-type canines were mated with indigenous dogs to make a formidable guardian for farmers to defend livestock from predators.
The Cane Corso and Presa Canario, Molossus ancestors, are firmly built, big, and usually 25-28 inches tall.
Despite their similar size and generally robust health, with lifespans of 10 years, they look different.
The Presa Canario, longer and heavier than the Cane Corso, has cat-like paws, a muscular frame, and a huge square head