Dogo argentino

Breed History The Dogo Argentino originated in the province of Cordoba, in the central region of the Republic of Argentina. Its creator was Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez, a doctor and member of a family with a deep sense of tradition. In 1928, his passion for dogs led him to set the basis and a standard for a new dog breed, which he named Dogo Argentino. His work was based upon the methodical crossbreeding of several purebreds with the Old Fighting Dog of Cordoba, a dog which was very strong and vigorous. To this dog he added, Great Dane, Pointer, Bull Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog, Pyrenean Mastiff, Irish Wolfhound and Spanish Mastiff. Through different generations, Dr. Nores Martinez accomplished his purpose, producing the first family of Dogo Argentino. Its strength, tenacity, sharp sense of smell and bravery make it the best dog among those used for hunting wild boars, peccaries, pumas, and other predators that can be found in the vast and heterogeneous areas of the Argentine territory. Its harmony, balance and athleticism are ideal for enduring long trips in any weather conditions and then fighting fiercely with the pursued prey. In 1964 the breed was recognized by the FCA (Federación Cinologica Argentina) which opened the studbooks to initiate registry. In 1973 the breed was accepted by FCI as the first and only Argentine breed, thanks to the great passion, work and effort of Dr. Augustin Nores Martinez, its late creator’s brother, and successor. The breed received full AKC R...

When you buy something through one of the links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. While some breeds date back centuries, others have been created to meet a specific need within the last hundred years. In 1928, Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez of Argentina created the Dogo Argentino to be a loving family companion capable of hunting wild boar. If you are an experienced dog owner looking for a companion who is good with children and, at the same time, is fiercely protective of his family, the Dogo Argentino could be the perfect dog for you. He was bred as a family companion, but a Dogo Argentino needs consistent training to be an excellent canine citizen because of his size and power. He has a high prey drive and should be socialized with other family pets as early as possible. Dogos are best suited to be with experienced dog owners. Breed History They started with individuals from the Cordoba breed and added several other breeds to the mix, each adding a specific desirable trait. Two Argentine brothers born in the early 1900s, Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez and his younger brother Agustin, wanted a dog as courageous as the now extinct Fighting Dog of Cordoba, but it had to be family-friendly. The Fighting Dogs of Cordoba were too eager to fight other dogs, which made them useless as pack hunters. The brothers wanted an all-around dog that could hunt in a pack. The new breed retained the courage of the Fighting Dog of Cordoba but also had the keen tracking ability of a...

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Appearance Essentially a white Mastiff, the Dogo Argentino is a powerful dog with a massive skull and strong jaws. Similar in size to a Rottweiler, they stand around 61-69 cm (24-27 inches) in height and weigh between 36 to 45 kilograms. The ears are surgically amputated to heighten the aggressive look of the dog. The coat is short, thick and smooth and is normally pure white in colour. The eyes are either dark brown or dark hazel and the nose should be black. The long tail reaches to the hock. Temperament The Dogo Argentino was bred with the intention of creating a hunting dog which was aggressive and fearless in nature and also a tough guardian. While some texts describe the Dogo Argentino as trustworthy with people and exceptionally loyal, the breed is banned in Australia and Great Britain due to concerns about its temperament. At Burke’s Backyard we fully support this ban. In countries where the breed is permitted, they require a dominant master. The Dogo Argentino requires early socialisation with other animals and early obedience training is vital. Dogos can be aggressive with other dogs but will not usually provoke the confrontation. The Dogo is not a dog that can be expected to get along well at a dog park with a lot of strange dogs. It is generally not recommended to try to keep a male Dogo in the same household with another male of a large breed. This is asking for trouble. Dogos also often exhibit frustration or displacement aggression as well as food/bone guard...

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