How long does a Presa Canario live?

The listed lifespan for a Presa Canario is 9–11 years.

How tall is a Presa Canario?

The listed height for a Presa Canario is 22–26 in.

Is a Presa Canario good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Presa Canario is 1 out of 5.

When is a Presa Canario full grown?

The growth size band for a Presa Canario is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Presa Canario

Presa Canario is a giant dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 84–110 lb, height is 22–26 in, and the listed lifespan is 9–11 years. AKC describes the temperament as Strong-willed, Confident, Calm.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan9–11 years

Weight84–110 lb

SizeGiant

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

22–26 in

Energy

2 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

1 / 5

The breed record

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 10 years is about the same as the 10.2-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 97 lb is about 19 lb lighter than the 116 lb average for those giant breeds.

The listed origin is Spain. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 2 out of 5, 1.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 1 out of 5. That score is a reason to supervise young children. Good with other dogs scores 1 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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