Ca de Bou Dog Breed Information

Posted on Nov 25, 2019, Modified : Mar 30, 2020 Zina

Ca de Bou information about history, health, temperament

Breeds

Country of Origin	Majorca, Spain
Nicknames and Other Names	Perro de Presa Mallorquin Perro Dogo Presa Canario Silverback Mastiff Mallorquin Mastiff Mallorquin Bulldog
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Purebred
Group	Mastiff Type
Bred For	Guarding and Hunting
Size	Medium to Large-Sized
Recognized By	FCI, UKC
Life Span	10-12 Years
Ideal Weight	Male: 80 Pounds Female: 70 Pounds
Ideal Height	Male: 21.5 Inches Fmale: 20.5 Inches
Fur Type	Fine and Smooth
Common Colors	Brindle, Fawn, and Black
Markings	Black Markings
Availability	Rarely Available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	No
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Tosa

Ca de Bou is a medium to the large-sized dog which is also known as Perro de Presa Mallorquin, Perro Dogo, Presa Canario Mallorquin. It is a molosser-type dog that was bred for guarding purposes. It is a strong, powerful dog with thick and somewhat loose skin. Their jaws are strong and the chest is deep and wide.

Ca de Bou can make a great family companion in the house with active and loving people. They are suitable for apartment life too but needs regular physical activities. They are an intelligent dog that needs an owner who can understand them and handle them well.

History and Origin

Ca de Bou was originated Balearic Island, east coast of Spain. This breed is believed to be created by crossbreeding English Bulldogs with local dogs. Since Bulldogs are not much tolerant of humidity, the breeder crossed it with local dogs to make it a more heat-tolerant breed. It was specifically bred for bull-baiting but after it was banned in the 1800s, it was used as a guardian dog and hunting dog.

Ca de Bou was recognized by the FCI in the 1960s but due to its low number, it was often crossed with other breeds when necessary. The United Kennel Club recognized this breed as a guardian dog.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Ca de Bou is intelligent, friendly, energetic, and independent. They are good at learning new commands and instruction which makes training them easy. They are loving and affection towards their people and loves spending time with them.

Behavior: Ca de Bou is a very energetic dog breed that requires a lot of regular physical exercise. If they do not get enough physical activities, they tend to get depressed and destructive. Therefore, to avoid any destructive behavior from them, provide them with a good amount of physical exercise.

Personality: The Ca de Bou personality is protective, confident, dominant, and courageous. They are a very alert dog that is wary of activities going on in the surrounding. Therefore, they make an excellent guard dog as well as watchdogs.

Trainability

Training Ca de Bou is a tough task to do even for an experienced dog owner since it is a guarding dog that needs to be training according to its temperament. It needs a trainer that is patient and who can provide it with consistent training.

Ca de Bou Protection Training.
Image Source: Instagram-@ kuku_marissa

At their very early age, give them obedience training and as they master it, enroll them in advance agility. While training, reward them with delicious treats and vocal praises as they complete a certain task.

Is Ca de Bou Child-Friendly?

Ca de Bou can get along with familiar, family children but can be aggressive towards unfamiliar kids. They are loving and protective of kids at home and loves to spend time with them. For small kids and toddlers, they might be too big and energetic, so they are suited more for older children.

A boy and Ca de Bou cuddling.
Image Source: Instagram-@simon_ca_de_bou

Facts

To distinguish between male and female, you can see the circumference which is greater in dogs than in bitches.
The name Ca de Bou is a Catalan translation of Bulldog which refers more to the dog’s function rather than its appearance.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Hip Dysplasia, Cataracts, Elbow Dysplasia, Glaucoma
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, Canine Distemper, Kennel Cough
Shedding	None to Minimal Shedder
Drooling	Quite a Lot Drooler
Grooming	Easy and Minimal Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 28% Fat:12% Antioxidant Multivitamins Milk Thistle

Ca de Bou can face a few canine health issues during their 11- 12 years of life.

Bloat: When the belly of your dog is filled with gas and liquid it is called bloat. It will affect the blood flow in the body which can lead to shock. The cause is due to improper eating. After feeding them, let them take rest, which can reduce the problem of bloat to some extent.
Hip Dysplasia: It is a condition that is mostly caused due to genetic inherent. It causes a sharp pain on the back of your dog which makes it painful for them to move from one place to another. Therefore, before buying a puppy from a breeder, check for its parent’s health issues.