The Dogo Argentino is a huge, white and well-muscled dog that, as the name suggests, originated in Argentina. It also goes by the names of Argentine Dogo and Argentinean Mastiff. This gigantic dog is popular as a big-game hunter as it hunts fierce and larger animals such as cougars and boars.
Moreover, the Dogo Argentino is an accomplished tracker, search and rescuer, narcotics detector, military and police dog, and most of all, a loyal and loving family companion. Because of intelligence and reliability, the Dogo Argentino is also being used as a service animal, guide dog, and more. In other parts of the world, this dog is being used to fight other dogs in the bloody sport of dog baiting.
Dogo Argentino shows off a short and white coat; smooth, large and muscled body, and a powerful and athletic bearing. This dog also weights 80 to 100 pounds and stands 23.5 to 27 inches in height. The ears of the Dogo Argentino are preferably cropped, close to the skull and do not hang on the head; and the tail is low set, thick at the base and tapers at the end.
The Dogo Argentino without a doubt is powerful and massive looking but it is also a charming family pet and children's playmate. It can be patient and tolerant with children because of its low body sensitivity and high pain tolerance. But as a general rule, no matter how friendly a dog is, children should never be left unattended to play with them.
The coat of the Dogo Argentino is single coated, easy to clean and does not have a doggy smell. This dog is sensitive to very cold temperatures and sheds a fair amount. The nails of the Dogo Argentino tend to grow rather quick and thus regular clipping should be done.
The Dogo Argentino requires obedience training and proper socialization at a very young age in order for him to be amiable with other dog breeds. If not properly socialized and trained, he may become overbearing towards other dogs especially with same sex and this may cause fighting. Moreover, this dog has a natural urge to protect and guard what it deems as its property.
The Dogo Argentino is not intended to be kept in a small fenced yard because its natural instinct is to hunt. The activities suited for this dog are those that utilize his hunting urges such as tracking, trailing, and dog sports. Saying this, it is clear that the Dogo Argentino should only be kept by people who are active themselves and understands the hunting drives of this breed.
It was Antonio Nores Martinez of Argentina who developed the Dogo Argentino in the 1930's. He crossed the now extinct Cordoba Fighting Dog with other breeds such as the Boxer, Great Dane, Spanish Mastiff, Bull Terrier, Great Pyreneees, Pointer, Irish Wolfhound, and more in order to create a superb hunting dog with a sense of loyalty to the family that owns it. In 1970, Dr. Zeballos brought the Dogo Argentino to the US.
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