I'm Ewa Z., the breeder behind Rey Gladiador Presa Canario located in Leitchfield, KY. Rey Gladiador is dedicated to preserving the original Presa Canario with its original breed standard, functionality, and identity. We breed to preserve the unique characteristics of the Presa Canario while considering a variety of traits, including health, conformation, and temperament. We emphasize the proper socialization and training of our puppies, and we strive to promote responsible dog ownership. I have first AKC championed dog in the bring with CM title. 50+ champions and the only reeder with dogs with FCI, AKC and UKC titles dogs, working dogs and Working Kennel of the Year 2024.
Q. & A. with Ewa
Why did you start breeding?
When doing research we found Presa Canarios to be the perfect breed for us. We wanted a good dog and we found him - Kingo "King Size de Presa Awangarda" - little did we know then that he would be one of the most famous dogs in the world. He and our first female Pari "Parisienne de Presa Awangarda" gave us the sparkle of thought to establish our own breeding program.
What makes your program special?
Our dogs are bred with the original purpose of the breed working with cattle as well as protection dogs and family companions. The goal is to have an ultimate, functional dog with stable nerves and a balanced temperament. We want our dogs to be capable to go both on a show ring and on the working field.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, fawn, and tiger. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Grey brindle girl
Went home
Female
Grey brindle boy
Went home
Male
Mandarynka
Went home
Female
Dark brindle gilr
Went home
Female
Brindle girl - little Tay
Went home
Female
Gustan
Went home
Male
Fawn girl
Went home
Female
Big brindle girl
Went home
Female
Black brindle boy 1500
Went home
Male
Fawn girl Blue x Masca
Went home
Female
Light brindle boy
Went home
Male
Brindle girl
Went home
Female
Brindle girl
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
"white" brindle girl
Went home
Female
Light fawn boy
Went home
Male
Brindle boy
Went home
Male
Brindle with blaze boy Pongo x Tupi
Went home
Male
Brindle boy Pongo x Tupi
Went home
Male
Fawn boy Pongo x Tupi
Went home
Male
Golden brown brindle boy Pongo x Tupi
Went home
Male
Brindle girl Pongo x Tupi
Went home
Female
Brindle Boy Pongo x Tupi
Went home
Male
Fawn boy 2
Went home
Male
Fawn boy 1
Went home
Male
Black brindle girl
Went home
Female
Fawn girl
Went home
Female
Black brindle boy
Went home
Male
Brindle boy
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Ewa
Ewa has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes UKC registration, microchip, 2-year health guarantee, contract, ear crop, and lifetime breeder support. Deposit secures your spot in puppy selection or reserves a puppy you chose from the litter. You need to contact me and we need to speak before you place a deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ewa may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Ewa offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Ewa directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Microchip
Vet records
Extras
Registration
Basic obedience & manners
Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ewa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Leitchfield, KY
4490 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)
4434 miles away
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Meet in Huttonsville, WV
4183 miles away
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More about Ewa
Club memberships
Ewa is a member of Mid Kentucky Kennel Club, FCI, AKC, UKC, and Presa Canario Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Kennel Blindness Exam, Genetic Defects and Health Exam, Canine Selection Exam, Canine Pedigrees Exam, Canine Genetics Exam, Canine Anatomy Breeder's Exam, Breeding Systems Exam, AKC Breeding Basics Exam, AKC Breeding Basics, ABC's of Dog Breeding, Pedigree - Course, ABC's of Dog Breeding, Kennel Blindness - Course, Presa Canario Club of America - BOD member, ABC's of Dog Breeding, Genetic Defects and Health - Course, ABC's of Dog Breeding, Canine Genetics - Course, ABC's of Dog Breeding, Breeding Systems - Course, ABC's of Canine Anatomy Course, American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Ewa has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Ewa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Rey Gladiador Presa Canario meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Ewa Z.
Program update on 17 May •
Ch Blue de Rey Gladiador x Masca de Rey Gladiador puppies
Ewa Z.
Program update on 13 May •
My big girl from Bocanegra Tahona Del Maho imported from Canary Islands and Taymyr de Rey Gladiador
Ewa Z.
Program update on 10 May •
We’re working on an easy recall as paying attention to handler. Group mentality helps here if most of them know the routine the ones who would ignore otherwise will follow what others do making my work easier
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Parent dogs
Taymyr de Rey Gladiador, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Taymyr de Rey Gladiador
Taymyr de Rey Gladiador is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Supaya de Rey Gladiador, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Supaya de Rey Gladiador
Supaya de Rey Gladiador is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Moyo 7 de Rey Gladiador, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Moyo 7 de Rey Gladiador
Moyo 7 de Rey Gladiador is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Vale de Rey Gladiador, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Vale de Rey Gladiador
Vale de Rey Gladiador is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
GrCh CM2 Heike de Rey Gladiador RACEN CA BCAT ATT, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About GrCh CM2 Heike de Rey Gladiador RACEN CA BCAT ATT
GrCh CM2 Heike de Rey Gladiador RACEN CA BCAT ATT is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Hana de Rey Gladiador, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Hana de Rey Gladiador
Hana de Rey Gladiador is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ch Blue de Rey Gladiador, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Ch Blue de Rey Gladiador
Ch Blue de Rey Gladiador is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bronca II de Rey Gladiador, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Bronca II de Rey Gladiador
Bronca II de Rey Gladiador is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ch Tunguska de Rey Gladiador CM ATT, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Ch Tunguska de Rey Gladiador CM ATT
Ch Tunguska de Rey Gladiador CM ATT is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Masca de Rey Gladiador, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Masca de Rey Gladiador
Masca de Rey Gladiador is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bronco de Rey Gladiador, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Bronco de Rey Gladiador
Bronco de Rey Gladiador is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bocanegra Tahona del Maho, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Bocanegra Tahona del Maho
Bocanegra Tahona del Maho is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Kamo de Rey Gladiador, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Kamo de Rey Gladiador
Kamo de Rey Gladiador is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Leona de Rey Gladiador, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Leona de Rey Gladiador
Leona de Rey Gladiador is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Godo del River City, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Godo del River City
Godo del River City is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Punky del River City, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Punky del River City
Punky del River City is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Dama de Rey Gladiador, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Dama de Rey Gladiador
Dama de Rey Gladiador is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ch Turco de Rey Gladiador, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Ch Turco de Rey Gladiador
Ch Turco de Rey Gladiador is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ch Falcor de Rey Gladiador, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Ch Falcor de Rey Gladiador
Ch Falcor de Rey Gladiador is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Andrea, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Andrea
Andrea is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ch Vixie del River City, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Ch Vixie del River City
Ch Vixie del River City is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Xixi, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Xixi
Xixi is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Frugo, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Frugo
Frugo is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Chulo, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Chulo
Chulo is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Little Raven, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Little Raven
Little Raven is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Kalise, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Kalise
Kalise is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Narco, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Narco
Narco is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Gofio, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Gofio
Imported from Canary Islands from Garoe
Tupi, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Tupi
Tupi is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Arenga, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Arenga
Arenga is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Arenga, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Arenga
Arenga is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Brava, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Brava
Brava is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Pongo, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Pongo
Pongo is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Guama, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Guama
Guama is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ewa decided to make her part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Canario, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Canario
Canario is a male Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ewa decided to make him part of their program. Ewa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Rey Gladiador Presa Canario reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Perro de Presa Canarios.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).