General Description

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(Argentinean Mastiff, Argentine Dogo) The Dogo Argentino is an elegantly bodied, muscular breed of mastiff. They have a wide, deep chest that gives an overall appearance of power. They have loose, protective skin around their neck and well-developed teeth that meet in a scissors bite. The head of the Dogo Argentino is convex in the front, and has a moderate stop and a muzzle that is approximately the same length as the skull. Ears of this breed are usually docked. Their nose is black and their eyes are dark in color. They have a long tail that reaches to the hock. The coat of the Dogo Argentino is short, glossy, and thick, and the coat color is always white.

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Character

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The Dogo Argentino is an outstanding guardian that is easy to train. They are loyal to their family, cheerful, and highly intelligent. They are very affectionate towards people they know, and they are very patient and good with children. This breed does best with a firm, consistent owner that will give plenty of love and attention. The adult Dogo Argentino will sometimes respond aggressively to other dogs, but they are usually not the one to initiate the confrontation. This breed generally isn’t suitable for first-time dog owners. Like all other dog breeds, temperament will vary from one specimen to the next. If trained and socialized from an early age, the Dogo Argentino will get along well with other pets.

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Size

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24 – 27 inches

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Weight

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80 – 100 pounds

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General Health

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There are no recorded health-related issues or concerns for the Dogo Argentino. This breed typically lives for 10 to 12 years.

This breed has a history of being susceptible to deafness. When researching breeders make sure they produce records that show their dogs and femals are all in good health and not prone to deafness. A deaf dog makes for an irritable dog that won't do as well with children and novice owners.

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History

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The Dogo Argentino was developed in the 1920’s by Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez. Dr. Martinez’s overall goal was to develop a pack-hunting and guardian breed that was also a loving family companion. In order to achieve this goal, Dr. Martinez started with a breed of mastiff called the Dog of Cordoba. Although this breed is now extinct, it served as the foundation for the Dogo Argentino. In addition to the Dog of Cordoba, there were a number of other breeds that contributed to the Dogo Argentino. Such breeds include the Great Dane, the Spanish Mastiff, the Bulldog, the Bull Terrier, the Boxer, the Great Pyrenees, the Pointer, the Dogue de Bordeaux, and the Irish Wolfhound. The Dogo Argentino has a history of dog-fighting, and has received a blow to its reputation as a result. Britain has national legislation for the purpose of controlling dogs in public, and the Dogo Argentino is one of three dog breeds that are completely banned. While the Dogo Argentino may not be the choice for everyone, they make wonderful companions with proper training and socialization. People that train these dogs to fight have given them a bad name. The breed has a number of natural talents including competitive obedience, military and police work, narcotics detection, hunting, tracking, guarding, watching, and schutzhund.

The Dogo Argentino was first introduced into the United States in 1970 by Dr. Raul Zeballos. Dr. Zeballos was given a dogo by Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez in 1950, and Dr. Zeballos has been breeding the dogo true to Dr. Martinez standards ever since that time.

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Maintenance

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The short-haired, single coat of the Dogo Argentino needs very little grooming or upkeep. Naturally, this breed’s coat does not posses any odor. The Dogo Argentino’s nails grow very quickly, so it’s important for owners to clip them frequently. The Dogo Argentino is an average shedder.

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Ideal Environment

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The Dogo Argentino is content to live in a small household or apartment if it is given plenty of daily exercise. They are happiest with at least an average-sized yard, and they need a substantial amount of daily physical activity. This breed is sensitive to cold climates, so they shouldn’t be kept outside in below-freezing weather.

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