Breed Info - Argentine Dogo (Dogo Argentino)
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Overview
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Breed Group
Miscellaneous Size Large How much exercise? Up to 1 hour per day Length of coat Short How much grooming? Once a week |
Sheds?
Yes Town or Country Country Type of home Medium/Large House Minimum Garden Size Medium/Large Lifespan Over 10 Years |
Description
Cheerful, humble, friendly
The Argentine Dogo, also known as the Dogo Argentino and Argentine Mastiff, is a large, white, muscular dog that was developed in Argentina primarily for the purpose of big-game hunting, including wild boar. The breeder, Antonio Nores Martínez, also wanted a dog that would exhibit steadfast bravery and willingly protect its human companion to the death. It was first bred in 1928, from the Cordoba Fighting Dog along with a wide array of other breeds including, but not limited to, the Great Dane.
The Dogo Argentino is not a good choice for a novice owner. Experience with a large breed and or a hunting dog with extremely high prey drive is important, as is a confident personality, especially if the dog’s job will be to hunt or compete. A Dogo must have clear boundaries and must follow the rules of his human leader. They can become quite destructive when bored, but if they have a job to do and plenty of exercise, they are a pleasure to live with.
Cheerful, humble, friendly
The Argentine Dogo, also known as the Dogo Argentino and Argentine Mastiff, is a large, white, muscular dog that was developed in Argentina primarily for the purpose of big-game hunting, including wild boar. The breeder, Antonio Nores Martínez, also wanted a dog that would exhibit steadfast bravery and willingly protect its human companion to the death. It was first bred in 1928, from the Cordoba Fighting Dog along with a wide array of other breeds including, but not limited to, the Great Dane.
The Dogo Argentino is not a good choice for a novice owner. Experience with a large breed and or a hunting dog with extremely high prey drive is important, as is a confident personality, especially if the dog’s job will be to hunt or compete. A Dogo must have clear boundaries and must follow the rules of his human leader. They can become quite destructive when bored, but if they have a job to do and plenty of exercise, they are a pleasure to live with.
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