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Popularly attributed the Canary Islands name is derived from the Presa Canario, although under a law in force in the Canary Islands since 1991, the dog is the natural symbol of
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to remove the two dogs from the official forms and public buildings, although they have been kept in the coat of arms of Canary Islands.
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In recent times there has been a controversy over the representation of the dog (Presa Canario) in the shield. This fact motivated the
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from which the islands may derive their name, possibly from the Latin term
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who established contact with the islands by the sea.
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Canary Islands
Crest
Spanish Royal Crown
Shield
islands
Supporters
Dogs
Presa Canario
Motto
Spanish
Ocean
flag of the Canary Islands
Spain
Autonomous Community
islands
Canary Islands
volcanic
Atlantic Ocean
dogs
Gran Canaria
endemic
dogs
Presa Canario

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