April 1998
The Presa Canario "URCO"
"Urco" as the "Dog of the Month" could not be possible without the help and kindness of
Elias Rodrigues at Presa Canario on the Web
A big thanks goes also to "Urco's" owners, Jacinto and Adrian at the "La Jacha" and
"Adjemeto" Kennels.
More of the "La Jacha" Kennels can be seen on THIS page.
You can also contact Elias if you are interested in importing
a Presa from the Canary Islands.
These two pictures and the one under was sent me by Elias.
"Urco" is Spanish Champion and a legend in his own time. He is well known among Presa-entusiasts all over
the world and a sought after sire. He is the father of many exported puppies. You can see one of his daughters, Tirma, at the "Presa Canario Picture Gallery",
and one of his sons, Havoc, on this page.
"Urco" was originally owned by Gregorio Afonso Batista from Tenerife.
An interesting fact about Urco is that in the 1997 Specialty
show in Tenerife out of 45 Open Class Males, 8 where sons of Urco.
Out of 39 Open Class Females, 10 where daughters of Urco, and so on
with the other classes. Urco is leaving a
great descendancy - his transmits very well and has shown to do so.
Also he has fathered Ch. Tamaran,
Ch. Uga, and lots of other great dogs.
Her "Urco" are pictured together with one of his pups "Havoc".
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