ενα καταπληκτικο αρθρο που αφορα τα presa canario και τα cane corso...
θα συμβουλευα να το διαβασουν,οχι μονο οι λατρεις των συγκεκριμενων φυλων,αλλα και οι υπολοιποι,ετσι ωστε να καταστει σαφες οτι η ιστορια των φυλων γενικοτερα,δεν ειναι απαραιτητως παντοτε ξεκαθαρη...
ασχολουμαι με την φυλη των presa canario σχεδον 20 χρονια και ομολογω οτι δεν ειχα ιδεα περι της συγκεκριμενης "συγγενειας"..
εγω εντυπωσιαστηκα...ελπιζω κι εσεις...
υ.γ. πολυ μεγαλο αρθρο,αλλα τοσο ενδιαφερον που θα το διαβασουν οι ενδιαφερομενοι μονορουφι...
enjoy...
A tale of two Presa's...
The Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana (ENCI) first recognised the Cane Corso in 1994 as the fourteenth Italian breed, and the breed club in 1995. This would be followed by FCI recognition in 1996.
Dedicated recovery of the breed/type from total extinction first occurred through efforts of enthusiasts in the mid/late 1970's by means of cross-breeding appropriate type and selected breeds with the core comprising the original (Cane da) Presa type dogs that also represent the true forebears of the Mastino Napoletano (which originated from 1949/50, based upon a far more limited and as a consequence, heavily inbred genetic core).
Most interesting on this point, it that the revival of Presa breeds, both Cane da Presa and Presa Canario corresponded with one another; far more than most purists on either breed's side would most readily care to admit. Tourists actively seeking sunshine and beaches began to find the Canaries in larger numbers from the 1960's ...and of course, the mid 1960's is about as early a period as one can readily identify a concerted effort being made to revive the Presa dogs of the islands, as yet still to be named or recognised officially, let alone internationally as Presa Canario.
Tourism from the 60's through to the 80's boomed in large part because of three factors:
1. The attractive combination of exotic flora, fauna, sun, sand and beaches
2. Lack of regulation that permitted the industry to grow
3. Whilst not 'cheap' air travel had begun to become affordable to at least a subset of 'the masses'
By the 1993, 6.5m tourists were visiting the islands a year, with the two most represented nationalities being from German and Great Britain. Of the total of the two combined, around 60% originating from Great Britain, 40% from Germany which also had a particularly strong Spanish-speaking contingent
Why is this of interest? The reason is because of the intrinsic link between the development of the Canaries as tourist destination and the Italian people and money that funded an extremely large proportion of it, which was also aided by the unrest that really came to a head from 1977 when Canarian Nationalists came into conflict with the Spanish fascist authorities. During this period the Canarian National Congress (CNC) was formed striving for independence and the rights of Canarian self-governance affording democracy, liberty, equality and respect for human rights.
The CNC is pertinent to discussion, because of their role in highlighting and attempting to oust corruption and foreign Mafia's from its shores and its opposition to the EEC ZEC (Canarian Economical Zone) organised by the autonomous government to launder black money. - The most significant amongst these mafia groups historically is poorly concealed by very use of the term 'mafia' - for it was Italian money that funded much of the development of the modern Canary islands; quite ironic also, that many who dislike the over-developed parts of the Canaries often describe them as 'wearing more concrete than a Mafia victim'.
This period of rich, affluent, landed individuals travelling regularly between the Italian peninsula and the Canarian archipelago was probably as, if not more responsible for influx of dogs comprised in the make-up of the re-constructed Presa breeds as any other source and for sure, is the most likely contributor of the 'mastino' to the modern Canarian Presa dogs, though to perceive this 'Mastino' as unequivocally being the 'Neapolitan Mastiff' would be quite a leap as it is known that it was actually a combination of Neapolitan's (original and Zaccharo types) and a large number of Cane da Presa dogs that would continue to interchange back and forth between the islands right up until pressure for regulation somewhat hindered the free movement of these affluent individuals during 1980's. How many traditional Canarian's would not only know of, but have the resources to instigate the selection, purchase and importation of dogs such as these without any sort of assistance?
Prof. Giovanni Bonatti first wrote about the Cane da Presa dogs, also known as Cane Corso in the 1950's, convinced that some had survived in the region of Puglia. There was documented evidence that some familial strains had survived, extremely inbred into the 1960's, as evidenced by dogs such as Principe.
In these days the Cane da Presa/Cane de Presa/Presa/Cane Corso was used primarily for hunting game such as wild boar, wolf, bear and badger (above ground), for droving and protecting livestock (such as goats and cattle), for guarding farms/property and also farmer's produce which would often be guarded by the 'haystack dogs' ...generally fawn/red Corsi that were believed to possess the fire their colouration suggested. These dogs were tethered to a point that ended in the midst of large haystacks that would be built-up much like a pyramid with but one entrance; beside home/shelter for the dog, it provided concealed storage of the farmer's goods and stores including that which he would take to market; the only way in, the 'door' for the haystack dog, meaning to steal, a thief would have to get past the dog, and that if the dog failed in its duties, not just dog, but family also would go hungry. This tradition still occurs even to this day, not just in Italy, but in remote agricultural regions such as the Azores where the Griffon and Cao Miguel still have been known to fulfil this role of guarding produce and valuable farm equipment. It was also often stated that amongst Goat herders (a profession often looked-down upon) in particular, Corsi were often fought in country-style matches; which in Spanish parlance one encounters called 'Pechadas'.
It was not until the late 70's and early 80's that the small group of Italian enthusiasts including Prof. Giovanni Bonatti, the Prof. Fernando Casolino, Dr. Stefano Gandolfi, the Sig. Gianantonio Sereni and the brothers Giancarlo and Luciano Malavasi re-established the breed, created a formal standard and founded the Societa Amatori Cane Corso (SACC) using dogs such as Duano and Tipsi with the ENCI following their progress with great interest from the outset.
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θα συμβουλευα να το διαβασουν,οχι μονο οι λατρεις των συγκεκριμενων φυλων,αλλα και οι υπολοιποι,ετσι ωστε να καταστει σαφες οτι η ιστορια των φυλων γενικοτερα,δεν ειναι απαραιτητως παντοτε ξεκαθαρη...
ασχολουμαι με την φυλη των presa canario σχεδον 20 χρονια και ομολογω οτι δεν ειχα ιδεα περι της συγκεκριμενης "συγγενειας"..
εγω εντυπωσιαστηκα...ελπιζω κι εσεις...
υ.γ. πολυ μεγαλο αρθρο,αλλα τοσο ενδιαφερον που θα το διαβασουν οι ενδιαφερομενοι μονορουφι...
enjoy...
A tale of two Presa's...
The Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana (ENCI) first recognised the Cane Corso in 1994 as the fourteenth Italian breed, and the breed club in 1995. This would be followed by FCI recognition in 1996.
Dedicated recovery of the breed/type from total extinction first occurred through efforts of enthusiasts in the mid/late 1970's by means of cross-breeding appropriate type and selected breeds with the core comprising the original (Cane da) Presa type dogs that also represent the true forebears of the Mastino Napoletano (which originated from 1949/50, based upon a far more limited and as a consequence, heavily inbred genetic core).
Most interesting on this point, it that the revival of Presa breeds, both Cane da Presa and Presa Canario corresponded with one another; far more than most purists on either breed's side would most readily care to admit. Tourists actively seeking sunshine and beaches began to find the Canaries in larger numbers from the 1960's ...and of course, the mid 1960's is about as early a period as one can readily identify a concerted effort being made to revive the Presa dogs of the islands, as yet still to be named or recognised officially, let alone internationally as Presa Canario.
Tourism from the 60's through to the 80's boomed in large part because of three factors:
1. The attractive combination of exotic flora, fauna, sun, sand and beaches
2. Lack of regulation that permitted the industry to grow
3. Whilst not 'cheap' air travel had begun to become affordable to at least a subset of 'the masses'
By the 1993, 6.5m tourists were visiting the islands a year, with the two most represented nationalities being from German and Great Britain. Of the total of the two combined, around 60% originating from Great Britain, 40% from Germany which also had a particularly strong Spanish-speaking contingent
Why is this of interest? The reason is because of the intrinsic link between the development of the Canaries as tourist destination and the Italian people and money that funded an extremely large proportion of it, which was also aided by the unrest that really came to a head from 1977 when Canarian Nationalists came into conflict with the Spanish fascist authorities. During this period the Canarian National Congress (CNC) was formed striving for independence and the rights of Canarian self-governance affording democracy, liberty, equality and respect for human rights.
The CNC is pertinent to discussion, because of their role in highlighting and attempting to oust corruption and foreign Mafia's from its shores and its opposition to the EEC ZEC (Canarian Economical Zone) organised by the autonomous government to launder black money. - The most significant amongst these mafia groups historically is poorly concealed by very use of the term 'mafia' - for it was Italian money that funded much of the development of the modern Canary islands; quite ironic also, that many who dislike the over-developed parts of the Canaries often describe them as 'wearing more concrete than a Mafia victim'.
This period of rich, affluent, landed individuals travelling regularly between the Italian peninsula and the Canarian archipelago was probably as, if not more responsible for influx of dogs comprised in the make-up of the re-constructed Presa breeds as any other source and for sure, is the most likely contributor of the 'mastino' to the modern Canarian Presa dogs, though to perceive this 'Mastino' as unequivocally being the 'Neapolitan Mastiff' would be quite a leap as it is known that it was actually a combination of Neapolitan's (original and Zaccharo types) and a large number of Cane da Presa dogs that would continue to interchange back and forth between the islands right up until pressure for regulation somewhat hindered the free movement of these affluent individuals during 1980's. How many traditional Canarian's would not only know of, but have the resources to instigate the selection, purchase and importation of dogs such as these without any sort of assistance?
Prof. Giovanni Bonatti first wrote about the Cane da Presa dogs, also known as Cane Corso in the 1950's, convinced that some had survived in the region of Puglia. There was documented evidence that some familial strains had survived, extremely inbred into the 1960's, as evidenced by dogs such as Principe.
In these days the Cane da Presa/Cane de Presa/Presa/Cane Corso was used primarily for hunting game such as wild boar, wolf, bear and badger (above ground), for droving and protecting livestock (such as goats and cattle), for guarding farms/property and also farmer's produce which would often be guarded by the 'haystack dogs' ...generally fawn/red Corsi that were believed to possess the fire their colouration suggested. These dogs were tethered to a point that ended in the midst of large haystacks that would be built-up much like a pyramid with but one entrance; beside home/shelter for the dog, it provided concealed storage of the farmer's goods and stores including that which he would take to market; the only way in, the 'door' for the haystack dog, meaning to steal, a thief would have to get past the dog, and that if the dog failed in its duties, not just dog, but family also would go hungry. This tradition still occurs even to this day, not just in Italy, but in remote agricultural regions such as the Azores where the Griffon and Cao Miguel still have been known to fulfil this role of guarding produce and valuable farm equipment. It was also often stated that amongst Goat herders (a profession often looked-down upon) in particular, Corsi were often fought in country-style matches; which in Spanish parlance one encounters called 'Pechadas'.
It was not until the late 70's and early 80's that the small group of Italian enthusiasts including Prof. Giovanni Bonatti, the Prof. Fernando Casolino, Dr. Stefano Gandolfi, the Sig. Gianantonio Sereni and the brothers Giancarlo and Luciano Malavasi re-established the breed, created a formal standard and founded the Societa Amatori Cane Corso (SACC) using dogs such as Duano and Tipsi with the ENCI following their progress with great interest from the outset.
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