Costa Brava Kennel
R. Whitfield (Sample)
Asheville, North Carolina
APCA MemberRegistered BreederHealth TestedGood Standing
Specialties · Show Dogs · Family Companions
Sample Record
American Presa Canario Association
Preserving the Noble Guardian
A breed association dedicated to responsible ownership, ethical breeding, accurate registration, and the preservation of the Presa Canario for generations to come.
One Breed. Many Voices. One Community.
Welcome to the American
Presa Canario Association
A new step forward in the evolution of the Presa Canario.
The APCA was created with a simple but powerful vision: to bring the entire Presa Canario community together under a shared commitment to education, health, preservation, responsibility, and progress.
We believe the future of this breed should never belong to just one voice, one group, or one ideology. The Presa Canario is bigger than politics, bigger than cliques, and stronger when its community works together.
Whether you are a breeder, competitor, working-dog enthusiast, show exhibitor, trainer, or simply someone who loves and shares your life with a Presa Canario, there is a place for you here.
Our mission is to promote greater awareness and education throughout the community while encouraging responsible breeding practices, improved health testing, proper temperament, functional structure, training, and the preservation of the qualities that make the Presa Canario the incredible breed it is.
We recognize that every part of the community plays an important role in the breed's future.
The show people build visibility.
The working people preserve purpose.
The pet owners create reputation.
The breeders create the future.
The American Presa Canario Association is committed to creating an environment where knowledge can be shared, ideas can be discussed, and progress can be made—without unnecessary division.
This is about honoring where the breed came from while having the courage to move forward.
This is about protecting the Presa Canario today while building a stronger future for generations to come.
One Breed. Many Voices. One Community.
Welcome to the next step in the evolution of the Presa Canario.
Preserving the Past. Protecting the Future. Educating the Community.
The Mission
Preserving the Past.
Protecting the Future.
APCA exists as a steward of the breed — not a vendor of paperwork. Every registration, evaluation, and educational resource serves one purpose: to keep the Presa Canario sound in body, stable in mind, and true to the working heritage of the Canary Islands.
Our work rests on six pillars that guide how records are kept, how breedings are encouraged, and how owners are supported for the life of their dog.
01
Preservation
Preserve the traditional Presa Canario and its defining characteristics.
02
Registration
Maintain accurate and transparent registration and pedigree records.
03
Responsible Breeding
Encourage ethical breeding decisions based on temperament, health, structure, and function.
04
Education
Give owners and breeders access to reliable breed information and educational resources.
05
Evaluation & Events
Create opportunities for evaluations, showcases, events, and community engagement.
06
Stewardship
Promote lifelong responsibility for the breed and the dogs entrusted to its owners.
The Breed
The Living Standard
The Anatomy of a Monument
The Presa Canario is more than an appearance. It is the combination of structure, temperament, movement, working ability, and heritage — each inseparable from the rest.
Registry
The Pedigree Vault
Records that preserve more than a name.
Registration documents lineage, ownership, and breeding records — building the historical record of the breed one verified entry at a time.
Verification
Search the Registry
Verify registration records and explore documented lineage.
Try APCA-000401 — a sample record with a full four-generation pedigree
Health
The Health Initiative
Transparency. Testing. The future of the breed.
APCA encourages documented health testing and informed breeding decisions. Results submitted with documentation appear on a dog's public registry profile, so that the data behind a pedigree is as visible as the names.
Breeder Directory
Find an APCA Registered Breeder
Connect with breeders committed to responsible ownership, ethical breeding, and the preservation of the Presa Canario.
Guardian Ridge
T. Okafor (Sample)
Boise, Idaho
APCA MemberRegistered BreederGood Standing
Specialties · Working Dogs
Sample Record
Sierra Alta Presas
L. Marchetti (Sample)
Sacramento, California
APCA MemberRegistered BreederHealth TestedGood Standing
Specialties · Show Dogs · Working Dogs · Family Companions
Sample Record
$400 Investment
Starting Them Right
APCA Puppy Foundation Training
A four-week intermediate obedience program for APCA registered puppy buyers, built around structure, skills, discipline, and confidence in real-world situations.
A $400 training investment for APCA registered puppy buyers
Week 1
Obedience Mastery & Duration
Week 2
Distraction Proofing & Leash Mastery
Week 3
Confidence & Control Under Pressure
Week 4
Off-Leash Foundations & Real-World Readiness
Membership
Join the Association
Become part of a community committed to the future of the Presa Canario.
Owner
For Presa Canario owners and enthusiasts.
$75/ year
Benefits
- —Reduced registration and pedigree fees
- —Access to member education resources
- —Event entry priority
- —Member newsletter
Requirements
- —Agreement to the APCA Code of Ethics
Breeder
For breeders actively participating in responsible breeding and preservation.
$200/ year
Benefits
- —All Owner benefits
- —Breeder directory listing with verification badges
- —Litter registration access
- —Puppy Foundation enrollment for placed puppies
- —Breeder portal access
Requirements
- —Agreement to the APCA Code of Ethics
- —Health testing on breeding stock
- —Accurate litter and ownership records
Professional
For trainers, handlers, veterinarians, working-dog professionals, and breed advocates.
$125/ year
Benefits
- —All Owner benefits
- —Professional directory listing
- —Seminar and evaluation participation
- —Committee eligibility
Requirements
- —Agreement to the APCA Code of Ethics
- —Verified professional involvement with the breed
Community
One Breed.
One Community.
One Future.
Presa Canarios
Breeders & Handlers
Families
Working DogsPuppies
Evaluations
Events
Community MembersCalendar
APCA Events
Breed evaluations, shows, educational seminars, community gatherings, working evaluations, and preservation events.