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   We are a small hobby kennel located on five acres in beautiful Clearwater, British Columbia. Our family consists of myself, Georgina, and our two sons, Adrik & Isiah. We are dedicated to producing a well balanced dog in all aspects, HEALTH / TEMPERAMENT / TYPE.   Over the last five years and with countless hours of research and communication with Presa Canario breeders worldwide we have meticulously chosen our dogs to ensure quality and to help with the constant improvement of this wonderful breed. We have imported dogs from Brazil, North America and Europe, from some of the finest bloodlines available, and will continue to work at preserving the true Spanish Presa Canario. As well as the importance of each dogs pedigree and overall morphological structure, all dogs used in our breeding program must have excellent health, a stable temperament, and have their hips screened to show they are free from hip displaysia. We try to match our dogs with dogs that will compliment each others strengths and weaknesses. No one dog is perfect, so we will always be striving to produce a "better dog"  Every breeding that takes place at Midgard Kennels is done because we plan on keeping something back for ourselves to further our program. After that, we place the majority of our Presa Canario puppies in pet homes, under a spay/neuter agreement. This is because we have very strong ideals for the Presa Canario, and believe that only the very best dogs should be sold for breeding.  Rather than sell every pup as a possible breeding dog, we usually select 2 or 3 pups from a litter to evaluate as breeding prospects and place the rest as pets. We try to place our puppies in homes where they are a loved member of the family, and get all the individual attention they deserve. We strive to "match" each puppy with it's new owners expectations, taking into account their lifestyle, whether or not they have children, and their previous dog experience. We know our own standards and ethics, and once you "sell a dog to be bred" you have to count on others to have the same high standards and ethics as you do. So whether there is one puppy or ten puppies to choose from,  you can be assured that you will be getting a top quality Presa Canario for your money. If puppies do not reach the high standard of quality we set for them, we will not sell them. Our name is associated with all of the pups we place, and we want that name to be associated with quality! Thank you for taking the time to explore our website, and we look forward to hearing from you.  

*TIPS ON FINDING A RESPONSIBLE BREEDER*

Although the "right" answers are listed, don't instantly give up if you get the "wrong" answer.

You want these to be "yes"

Were the puppies born on the premises?

Does the breeder insist that the puppies be at least seven weeks before being placed?

Did the breeder seem happy that you are asking questions?

Did the breeder ask you lots of questions? Questions about your lifestyle, family, experience with dogs and other pets, why you wanted a dog? Did you feel a bit like you were applying for a million dollar mortgage?

Did the breeder ask you whether you planned on breeding?

Will the breeder be available to offer advice and support for as long as you have the dog?

Does the breeder make you feel comfortable calling for advice

Did the breeder go over some of the problems some people have with the breed?

Is the breeder a member of a breed club? (An organization sharing information on the breed)

Were both sire and dam tested for any genetic health problems before the breeding?

Does the breeder have information on the health testing of most of the immediate relatives of the sire and dam?

Did the breeder volunteer information on the health testing, and volunteer proof?

Does the breeder offer a guarantee against genetic health problems?

Did the breeder explain that a guarantee is not a promise that a genetic health problem won't occur, but a promise about what will happen if it does?

Is the guarantee at least two years long?

Does the guarantee allow you to keep the dog?

Does the guarantee allow you to choose at least a partial refund instead of another dog?

Is the dam a family pet (meaning does she live in the house as part of the family)? (For that matter does the breeder know what a "dam" is?)

Have the puppies been introduced to children? To other animals?

Is the breeder concerned enough about the welfare of the dog to promise to take it back (no matter how old) if you can't keep it? (Not necessarily pay you, the purpose is to avoid the shelter, ensure good placement)

Does the breeder believe it is important to keep in contact with puppy buyers to verify the level of success in producing a healthy dog of correct temperament?

Does the breeder intend to follow up on the dog as it matures and ages?

Does the breeder consider himself or herself a dedicated hobbyist to the breed?

If the breeder advertises do they focus on the important qualities such as health and temperament.

You want these to be "no"

Did the breeder state or imply that puppies would be arriving from off premises? (e.g. shipped in soon)

Will the breeder agree to sell a puppy less than 7 weeks old?

Was the breeder reluctant to answer questions?

Did the breeder seem to be defensive in answering questions?

Does the breeder charge different prices for dogs with or without papers?

Did the breeder claim that his or her lines were entirely free of genetic health problems

Do you feel pressured into buying a puppy? Do you feel like the breeder is trying to "sell" the puppy (as in persuading you to buy)?

Does the breeder promote the puppies as gifts or offer some special incentive in price to encourage a sale?

Does the breeder have more than two breeds available?

Does the breeder consider himself or herself to be a professional in the business of breeding? That is "professional" in the sense of making money, profit, or income to be distinguished from "professional" in the sense of serious, dedicated and knowledgeable..

Does the breeder charge different prices depending upon the sex of the puppy?

If the breeder advertises do they seem to focus on superficial qualities like color or size while ignoring health testing?

Does the guarantee require the dog die or be euthanized because of the health problem?

Does the health guarantee require that you return the puppy?

WHETHER YOU ARE CONSIDERING PURCHASING A PUPPY FROM US OR FROM ANOTHER BREEDER, WE HOPE THIS INFORMATION HELPS YOU MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION.