Argentine Dogo History
In the 1930s in Argentina, Antonio Nores Martinez set out to breed the ultimate big game hunting dog. His desire was to create a dog that would be capable of hunting dangerous game such as wild boar and cougars, but a dog also capable of being a loyal pet and family guardian. Martinez picked the Cordoba Fighting Dog to be the base for the breed. This breed is extinct today but was described as a large and ferocious dog that was both a great hunter and fighter. He crossed it with Great Dane, Boxer, Spanish Mastiff, Old English Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Great Pyrenees, Pointer, Irish Wolfhound and Dogue de Bordeaux. Martinez kept improving the resulting breed via selective breeding to introduce the desired traits. The first standard for the Dogo Argentine was written in 1928. The Dogo Argentine was introduced to the United States by Dr. Raúl Zeballos and family in the early 1970s.
Argentine Dogo Temperament
Argentine Dogos are a loyal and courageous breed and make good family pets for the right person. These dogs are considered very socially dominant and need an owner that is familiar with handling molosser breeds. Dogos are not a good choice of pet for the novice owner. They have very high prey/hunting drives and they have a tendency to chase anything that moves. Care must be taken with small household pets, because they dog may view them as prey or try to dominate them. They are a very intelligent breed that is known for being very stubborn, so training may take some time. Dogos typically do not do well with same sex dogs, it is strongly suggested that your Dogo be spayed or neutered to reduce dog aggression. Dogos are also a high energy breed that needs frequent opportunities to blow off steam, chasing sticks and running are a favorite activity. They also make excellent watchdogs and make an effective deterrent in their appearance alone.
Argentine Dogos Appearance
Argentine Dogos are a very large, powerful breed that usually weighs between 80 to 100 pounds and usually stand 23 to 27 inches at the withers. The musculature of this dog is very prominent. They have a large, blocky head and a short, smooth coat that is always white.
Argentine Dogo Grooming
Dogos are a fairly easy dog to keep. They are considered a constant medium shedding dog and must be brushed once or twice a week to loosen dead hair. Since they do loose hair on a constant basis, they are not a good choice for an individual suffering from dog allergies.
Argentine Dogo Life Expectancy and Health Problems
Dogos are a robust healthy breed that suffers from few health problems. Some of the more common concerns are Deafness, Hip Dysplasia, Sun Burn and skin allergies. Sun burn is one of the most common problems since the white coats of these dogs let sun easily penetrate to the skin. Dogos must also be exercised with care during hot weather. Their short muzzles hinder their ability to cool themselves when panting. The average lifespan of this breed is 10 to 12 years, which is average for a breed of this size.
Dogo Argentino: A Comprehensive Owner's Guide
Dedicated to the powerful Dogo Argentino, this is the only book of its kind on this remarkable Argentine superdog. Given the limited amount of accurate information available on this breed, this much needed book offers owners and potential owners of the Dogo Argentino specific instructions on the rearing, caring for and training of the breed. The Dogo was bred to be fearless, powerful and massive, and today’s Dogo naturally demands an owner who is properly informed and prepared to handle it.
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