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                                                    Below you will find information regarding  available Presa Canario puppies.
                                                                        
(this page is frequently updated) 

 

                                              Litter Expected April 2010

                       (No more deposits being accepted at this time)

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Midgard's Valdez                  Eldora De Tamaran Bull
                                
Penn Hip -  .52 / .47 (Top 30%)                             Penn Hip -  .43 / .51 (Top 30%)


                                                  

                                                 
             Potential Breeding Summer 2010

                                              
                           
  Midgard's Warlock                         Washintaul's Peja
                                          
Penn Hip - Pending                                       OFA-Good 
                                                                                                                               CCF Level III - Working Dogo Canario Alliance

                     Please contact us for more information             
               

       

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 Presa 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 our Presa Canario 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! To reserve a puppy, we require a $300 deposit, which is of course applied to the total price of the dog.   Puppies must be paid in full by the time they reach five weeks of age (puppies will not go to their new homes before eight weeks of age) Reservations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Reservations will only be given to people we have had prior contact with, and that we feel have passed our requirements to receive a puppy from us (if for any reason we cannot provide you with what you are looking for, the deposit will be applied to the next available litter)  All puppies are sold with our guarantee, and lifetime breeder support. Prior to joining their new families, all puppies will have been individually temperament tested, examined by a veterinarian, and will be completely current on all vaccinations and dewormer. 

*References available upon request*

 

Please click here if you are interested in possibly rescuing a Presa in need of a good home.


                          

*Raising Your Puppy 

Arrival :
 
When your new puppy arrives it may be a little apprehensive. Leaving its littermates, a long trip and new surroundings are a lot for a 8 week old puppy to take in. Within 72 hrs. your pup should be settling in just fine. We highly recommend crate training your pup from the start. There are many puppy books available and the majority of them cover crate training methods. (It may be tough for the first few nights, but it will pay off in the long run!)
Her is a link to some simple crate training advice -
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pets_for_life_program/dog_behavior_tip_sheets/crate_training.html

Feeding :
 
We recommend you feed your puppy a good quality adult dog food with a protein level between 23 - 26% As long as you are feeding a quality dog food, there is no need to feed puppy food, as it is often too high in protein.  We recommend feeding your puppy 2 times a day,  and continuing  with this throughout adulthood. Feed only enough to maintain a lean, healthy weight. Too fast of a growth rate is unhealthy and not necessary. A slightly slower growth rate is far better than one that is too fast! **As with all large breed dogs it is very important NOT to exercise them 1 hr. before or 2 hrs. after meals. This can cause bloat, a painful twisting of the stomach which can result in death.**

Exercise :
 
Your new puppy will be full of energy, and directing this into fun games will be enjoyable for both you and your pup. You should never leave your puppy unattended, but under supervision  your puppy may run and play as much as it wants. Be careful as not to force exercise on your puppy and do not run your growing dog long distances or let him or her jump from high areas (anything higher than the pups shoulder is too high for a young growing dog) Also for the first few months try to limit your pup from stairs, as this is also hard on their growing bones and joints. Remember to be consistent with training, and keep it fun. Most importantly,  just enjoy your puppy, and remember there are times to just let a puppy be a puppy.

Socialization :
 
You should socialize your new puppy as much as possible, from its arrival at 8 weeks old until 6 months old is a very critical time to develop proper social skills. A good place to start is puppy classes. Also make a point of bringing your new puppy with you everywhere, car rides, trips to the store, busy sidewalks, strange sights and sounds, introduce him to children, other animals etc... (If you plan on having your puppy around strange dogs, please wait until after their second booster shot and first rabies shot, which should be given at 12 weeks of age.)  Try to ensure all interactions are positive. If your puppy acts fearful or hesitant of something, do not react, try walking to the situation or object and calling your pup. If he comes to you give lots of praise, if he doesn't, ignore him. It is fairly common for puppies to react this way, what matters is how the pup deals with it (recovery time)  Do not praise your puppy for acting fearful, this will only reinforce this behavior. Overall, just enjoy your new puppy and have lots of fun!!

Ear Cropping :
 
If you plan on having your dogs dogs ears cropped, make sure you talk with your Vet ahead of time. Not all Vets do this procedure and you want someone with ear cropping experience! Also please make your Vet aware of the sensitivity this breed has with anesthesia (do not use Acepromazine). Please contact us if you have any questions regarding these matters.
 

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Todd & Georgina Leppky
(250) - 674 - 2944
e-mail
 midgardcanario@hotmail.com

**Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Whether you are thinking of acquiring a dog from us or simply researching the breed, we are always willing to help, or point you in the direction of someone who can. We welcome people to visit our kennel, and meet us and our dogs first hand.**