The Dogo Canario is a dog of medium size. It is a powerful and well muscled dog that is clearly of mastiff influences. The chest is wide and deep. Lack of chest width is a serious fault, lack of depth is a disqualifying one. Forequarters are strong and straight with ample bone and cat feet.
Hindquarters are without much angulation, well muscled and with low hocks.
The tail is wide set at the base, tapering to a point. In action raises like a saber, but is generally carried straight out while moving. The movement is single tracking. Animals up to 1 centimeter over are acceptable. Weight must be in proportion to height.