Perro De Presa Canario Dog Names

Introduction

The Perro De Presa Canario, also known as the Canary Mastiff, deserves a name just as big and charming as he is! His remarkably charismatic face and happy-go-lucky attitude make him the perfect candidate for a name that’s fun and unique. Choosing a name that matches your dog’s personality can be a bit of a challenge, but you’ll soon find that these fun-loving, rambunctious bundles of energy practically name themselves. Whether your pooch is clumsy, hungry, playful or sleepy, we’ll help you find a unique name that perfectly fits your large, lovable sidekick.

Perro De Presa Canario Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Perro De Presa Canario Name

The Jennings Dog

While the Canary Mastiff, or Perro De Presa Canario, is not a commonly represented breed in popular culture, Mastiffs as a whole have become well-known as the kind, charismatic, lumbering giants of the canine world. One of the most notable of these famous Mastiffs is from the 1989 film Turner & Hooch. After his friend is murdered, Turner, played by Tom Hanks, is forced to take care of his friend’s Bordeaux Mastiff (Dogue de Bordeaux), Hooch. Hooch ruins all sense of order in Turner’s life; he’s noisy, destructive, and demands constant attention. However, Turner soon warms up to his loyal companion and together they are able to uncover an illegal smuggling operation taking place in their town. Tuner and Hooch, working together, solve the murder of Turner’s friend and reveal the bad guys behind the small town cover-up.

After the film’s release, Mastiffs became more and more associated with the humorous antics of Hooch (who was played by a Bordeaux Mastiff named Beasley). While the Mastiff's size might make it appear intimidating, Turner & Hooch exposed this breed’s fun-loving, attention-seeking nature. Turner and Hooch both became household names as the funny, relatable, human and canine detectives of cinema.

However, Hooch wasn’t the first Mastiff to draw attention to the breed. In fact, a statue created centuries earlier commonly referred to as “The Jennings Dog” has drawn viewers' attention for hundreds of years. One of only a handful of animal sculptures that have survived from antiquity, it portrays a bronze Mastiff; most likely a guard dog or beloved family pet. Dating all the way back to Greece in the 2nd century B.C.E., “The Jennings Dog,” named after its first modern owner, is the perfect example of the strong bond between man and dog. Some historians and academics believe this statue to be of the dog described by the Greek biographer, Plutarch, in his story of Alcibiades. In addition, two similar Mastiff statues carved from marble are located in the Vatican. The fact that there are so many representations of the breed in art and literature shows just how much this breed resonated with humans throughout time. These relics have been preserved and revered for centuries as precious works of art, all depicting Mastiffs in their power, glory, and love for man.

Perro De Presa Canario Dog Name Considerations

So, you’ve adopted yourself a Perro De Presa Canario. He might be a large dog, but big dogs don’t always require big names. After all, if your pooch is noble, energetic, and maybe a tad egotistical, then you might consider calling him Zeus. It’s short, sweet, and to the point but still contains all the complexities of its mythological namesake. But maybe your dog isn’t that complicated. Maybe he loves to eat, sleep, and chase squirrels from time to time. Names like Thunder, Bruno, or Tank can be excellent matches for your pet pooch who prefers to spend his time lazing around the house.

When picking out the perfect name for your dog, consider his or her coat color. A dog with a coat that’s reverse brindle would make an excellent Gotham, due to the dark nature of the fictional city. At the same time, a dog with a fawn-colored coat would make an excellent Apollo, as his coat is closer to the color of the sun. Just remember: your dog is special and unique, a one-of-a-kind, so it’s important to take his (or her!) personality into consideration when picking a name.

Male Perro De Presa Canario Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
9	Titan The largest moon of the planet, Saturn
6	King Kong A giant cinematic monster resembling an ape that first appeared in the 1933 film of the same name
6	Zeus The Greek ruler of all Olympian gods and lord of the skies who wields a powerful lightning bolt as his weapon
5	Hulk A fictional Marvel superhero who transforms into a green monster when under emotional stress
5	Ulysses A Grecian hero and the protagonist of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey; it is the Latin form of Odysseus
5	Spike The notorious, evil vampire from the popular 1997 television series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
5	Smaug The powerful, fear-inducing dragon from J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel, The Hobbit
5	Romeo The impulsive male lead in William Shakespeare’s tragic play Romeo and Juliet
4	Beowulf An Old-English epic poem that tells the story of the powerful hero Beowulf; it is one of the oldest surviving works of English literature
3	Gryffindor One of the four class houses in J.K. Rowling’s popular Harry Potter series; it is the house Harry Potter is sorted into
2	Sergeant A military rank that often corresponds to the leader of a squadron
2	Tank A fighting vehicle designed for direct, in-field combat with heavy armour, strong firepower, and tracks for easy maneuverability
2	Rocky Rocky Balboa is the professional boxer created and portrayed by Sylvester Stallone in the famous Rocky film franchise
2	Nelson Willie Nelson is an American musician known for his blues and reggae-inspired country music
1	Apollo The Greek god of the sun, music, prophecy, and healing
1	Bruno A name derived from the old German word for “shield” or “armour”
1	Gotham A fictional American city that appears in media related to DC Comics, known as the home Batman
1	Winston Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II and a key leader in English politics
1	Fargo The most populated city in the state of North Dakota; it is also the namesake for a 1996 crime film
1	Maverick Someone who is unusual or independent
0	Yeti Another name for the Abominable Snowman, the Yeti is a white, ape-like creature that is believed to inhabit the Himalayas
-1	Boomer The Australian nickname for a male kangaroo
-1	Moose The largest living member of the deer family, it has broad, flat antlers, and typically lives in forested areas
-1	King A male monarch
-1	Springsteen Bruce Springsteen is a popular American musician from the 1980’s and a member of the E Street Band
-2	Thunder The sound created by lightning
-2	Cornelius A Roman name that derives from the Latin word meaning “horn”
-2	Nacho Nachos are a dish from Northern Mexico that consist of tortilla chips covered in a layer of cheese
-2	Salvador Dogi A pun on the name Salvador Dali, a Spanish surrealist artist
-3	Ernest Hemingway An American novelist and author of works such as A Farewell to Arms and For Whom the Bell Tolls

Female Perro De Presa Canario Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Hera The Queen of the Greek gods, wife of Zeus, and goddess of marriage and birth
7	Daphne A naiad, or female nymph, in Greek mythology whose immense beauty attracted the god Apollo
6	Cleopatra A member of the Ptolemaic Dynasty and the last active ruler of Egypt before it became a province of the Roman Empire
5	Athena The Greek goddess of wisdom and military victory
5	Honey A sweet food product created by bees
5	Onyx A mineral with bands of alternating colors; these bands are often black or white
4	Empress The sovereign female ruler of a powerful state or empire
4	Xena The fictional female heroine from the 1995 television series Xena: Warrior Princess
4	Willow The female witch and best friend of Buffy Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
4	Fantasia A musical composition that is rooted in improvisation and does not often take the appearance of traditional music
4	Medusa A monster, or Gorgon, from Greek mythology whose head full of snakes could turn any viewer into stone
3	Pepper Potts The romantic love interest of Tony Stark in the Marvel Comics series Iron Man
2	Eleanor A name popular amongst women of high nobility during the High Middle Ages; it is Greek for “bright, shining one”
2	Fergie An American singer and female vocalist for the hip-hop group, The Black Eyed Peas
1	Ursula The evil sea witch from the 1989 animated Disney film, The Little Mermaid
1	Cookie Monster The vivacious blue monster from Sesame Street who is obsessed with eating cookies
1	Opal A stone that’s unique internal structure diffracts, or bends, light, giving the stone the appearance of being a multitude of colors
0	Vega Also known as Alpha Lyra, it is the second-brightest star in the northern hemisphere
0	Iris In Greek mythology, she is a messenger for the gods and the personification of the rainbow
0	Raven A heroine from the DC Comics-verse, Raven has the ability to alter the emotions of others and can use astral projections to transport herself and others
0	Elektra The love interest of comic book hero Daredevil, she is known for her violent nature and mastery of martial arts
0	Ruby One of the traditional cardinal gemstones that appears pink or red in color
-1	Minerva The Roman name for the Greek goddess Athena; she is the goddess of wisdom and war
-1	Coco Chanel A French fashion designer and the founder and namesake of the Chanel brand
-1	Calypso A nymph in Greek mythology who, as described in Homer’s Odyssey, traps the hero, Odysseus, for seven years in an attempt to make him her husband
-1	Shadow A dark area caused by a blockage of the original light source
-2	Zelda The effervescent princess from the hit Nintendo video game series The Legend of Zelda
-2	Daisy Duke A character and the main protagonist from the television show The Dukes of Hazzard
-3	Olympia A Greek city and the historical site of ancient Olympic Games
-3	Diana The Princess of Wales, she was a beloved member of the British Royal Family and mother to Princes William and Harry