What was the purpose...

[Cobalt]

...of Presa's bred (both originally from what I can find including pics etc., and the reincarnated version) with hips higher than shoulders? It's really not common among other working breeds, but was there an actual reason/advantage to them becoming that way? Gives them a very unique, almost feline, lope if nothing else LOL. Being wondering about that Presa backline for awhile but never have found an answer. Just curious

 

[alejandro]

It helps them hold their ground when they are gripping/wrestling with the cattle. But i can't remember where i read that.

 

[Cobalt]

Sounds good, I figured it was probably something to do with herding cattle, but just never saw anything anywhere else about it, thanks alejandro!

 

[Joe Flynn]

I feel like all that swaying gives them a stronger core. Isn't this where alot of there power comes from?

 

[Cobalt]

Those long rear legs certainly give them lots of drive and leverage for strength.