Canary Dog

　　The Canary Dog, originating from the Canary Islands, was originally a fighting dog. It slowly developed and today is mainly kept as a companion dog. Energetic and easily excited, it is a typical molosser.
　　1. Appearance
　　1. Body: thick skin, solid bones, and well-developed muscles.
　　2. Head: large and sturdy looking, covered with loose skin. The shape is slightly cuboid. The ratio of skull to muzzle length is 6:4. The width of the head is 3/5 of its length. Skull: the top of the head protrudes into a curved surface but is flat at the front. The cheekbones are pronounced and arch-shaped with developed muscles that are not prominently protruding.
　　3. Ears: medium-sized, wide set, covered with short fine hair. If the ears are pendant, they lie flat against the cheeks; if folded, they form a "rose ear" shape attached to the head. The ear roots are positioned slightly above the eye level. The ear set is very high; a typical pattern of small ear spacing sitting on the skull is absent. When cropped, ears stand erect.
　　4. Eyes: slightly oval, from medium to large size, fully opened, slightly forming a figure-eight shape, but neither sunken nor protruding. The eye structure is compact with deep color, eyelids not drooping. The color varies from medium to dark chestnut, matching the coat color. No pale eyes present.
　　5. Nose: the nose is shorter than the skull, about 40% of the entire head length. Width is 2/3 of the skull. Broad at the base, slightly tapering forward. The nasal profile is straight. The chin to forehead transition is distinct but not rigid; the cranial line is parallel or nearly parallel to the nasal line. Limbs: thick neck skin with developed muscles, broad and deep chest with great strength, hips slightly raised.
　　6. Paws: cat-like paws, round toes, toes not tightly closed. Pads are developed and black. Nail color is dark and usually matches the coat; white nails are not favored.
　　7. Tail: thick at the root, gradually tapering to the tip. When moving, it is raised in a scimitar shape. No curling or tip bending toward the back. When at rest, it hangs straight down with a slightly curled tip.
　　8. Coat: short, coarse, very smooth, without an undercoat (sometimes undercoat visible on neck and hips with a rough texture). Hair on ears is short and fine; the hair on shoulders and hips is slightly longer.
　　9. Color: includes light yellow-brown, red spots, and black spots.
　　10. Gait: agile, elastic, and with a large stride. Tail is held low when active, raised only slightly above the backline. Both head and tail are raised when focused.
　　2. Living habits
　　Energetic with typical molosser traits. Easily excited and highly spirited. Positive attitude with loyalty. Appears calm and focused, especially when guarding and herding cattle. Mentally balanced with sufficient self-control. Voice is serious and deep. Elegant and gentlemanly at home, very loyal to owners but suspicious of strangers. Facial expression is confident, noble, and somewhat aloof. When detecting suspicious circumstances, expression is firm and attentive. Agile and elastic movement with a large stride. Tail held low during activity and slightly raised above the backline. Head and tail are raised when focused.
　　The Canary Dog is the "Black Whirlwind" among dogs; carefully consider raising one. If you do, be prepared for training and management.