A1 Presa Performance
We specialize in breeding performance‑based hounds with the intention of delivering genetically sound, elite‑driven Presa Canarios designed for real‑world performance, behavioral stability, and versatile roles. Every dog we produce reflects our dedication to health, temperament, and longevity. Interested in partnering with us, commissioning a trained protection hound, or consulting on hound behavior or breeding?
About Us
"These hounds are my passion." -A1
A1 Presa Performance specializes in breeding performance-driven Presa Canarios focused on exceptional genetics, temperament, and real-world capability.
Our Arizona-based program emphasizes health, low COI scores, and carefully curated bloodlines to ensure generationally-consistent performance and versatility.
We also offer elite dog training, canine behavioral consulting, and tailored service dogs. From performance-based hounds to farm guardians to therapy companions, all under strict provisions of our brand, image, and name.
Services
Breeding, Training, Specialty Services, Therapy and Consultation
Transform your hound goals into real-world results with A1 Presa Performance, where elite genetics, expert behavior consulting, and custom service-trained Hounds meet purpose-driven solutions.
Breeding
A1 Presa Performance focuses on performance-first breeding of Presa Canarios, with strict selection for genetic fitness and low inbreeding coefficients to minimize health risks, including hip dysplasia and cardiac weakness.
Retention of athletic structure, composure under stress, and working temperament is prioritized, rather than purely aesthetic traits.
Every pairing is intentional, lineage-transparent, and engineered to perpetuate performance, durability, and temperament consistency across generations.
Training & Behavioral Services
Our approach blends science-backed reinforcement with real-world habit shaping:
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Fundamental obedience & impulse control: Includes dependable recall, threshold desensitization, and leash etiquette informed by consistent, positive sequencing.
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Performance conditioning: Rigorous training protocols tailored for roles in farm, equine, or protection settings, all designed to build stamina, focus, and environmental adaptability.
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Behavioral rehabilitation: Customized plans to address anxiety, reactivity, or owner-handling issues, employing incremental desensitization and real‑world proofing.
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Handler and environmental integration: Consulting on site-specific protocols for safety and performance, including boundary training and handler coordination.
Consultation
Expert advisory for breeders, handlers, and property managers:
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Breeding program evaluation: Pedigree review, COI analysis, health-screening planning, and pairing recommendations aligned with performance-focused objectives.
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Behavioral coaching: On-site or virtual sessions targeting issues such as resource guarding, socialization gaps, or reactivity, with action plans rooted in positive reinforcement.
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Property integration planning: Tailored proposals to integrate hounds into farm or estate environments, addressing spatial workflows, handler training, livestock interaction, and safety protocols.
Specialized Services
Tailored services for working roles and therapeutic placements:
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Protection hounds for farm and equine use: Dogs conditioned for livestock or property defense, combined with disciplined crew handling.
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Therapy and emotional-support placements: Presa Canario hounds trained for use in senior-care, disability assistance, mental-health, or institutional settings, selected and trained for steady demeanor and reliable temperament.
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Institutional canine program development: Strategic guidance to clinics, senior facilities, or behavioral-health organizations on creating compliant, sustainable canine-assisted intervention programs, from dog sourcing and training to handler certification and ongoing program evaluation.
Performance🦴Protection🦴Genetics🦴Behavior🦴
A1 Philosophy
Genetic Integrity
We maintain ultra-low COI and comprehensive health screening to ensure each Hound thrives physically across generations.
Working Temperament First
We breed to enhance composure, focus, and drive, selecting for behavior traits critical in real-world working or therapeutic roles.
Performance & Structure
With an emphasis on functional build over appearance, our Hounds are built for agility, power, and endurance.
Ethical, Diverse Lineage
We avoid over-reliance on popular sires, promote genetic variety, and uphold lineage transparency to ensure sustainable breeding.
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