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Different types of crops for your Dogo
1. Battle Crop- You can get this crop if you like the look, however if you are planning on getting your dogo to fight other dogs that is illegal.
2. Short Crop- This is generally used if you plan to big game hunt with your Dogo Argentino.
3. Show Crop- This is the standard ear crop for showing Dogo Argentinos
4. Long Crop- A longer crop is mostly preference, if you like the longer cut rather than the shorter.
Posted by Jeremyinc | Posted in Grooming
After, the part of the ear is removed the veterinarian will then close the raw edges starting at the bottom of the ear and stitch it up. This is a painful operation for your puppy, so do consider that when making your decision. Once the operation is complete your Dogo Argentinos puppy will then have an aluminum rack or inverted paper cap is attached to the ears to make them stand straight up. This will stay on your dogs head for about 21 days. During the duration of the cap you will need to clean your Dogos ears 2 times a day. To clean them I recommend diluted betadine.
If your Dogos ears develop heavy scrabbling then I would also recommend using an antibiotic ointment. You should apply this to the edges only and avoid the taped areas. Your veterinarian will also recommend pain medication to help with the pain from the operation.
In this article you will learn about the theories and uses ear and tail docking has. History has shown us that Romans did believe that doing this procedure it would prevent their dog from catching rabies.Then during the middle Ages and through the end of the 1700s, many people believed that by cropping a dog's tail and ears, this would lead to the puppies would be born with those characteristics.
Cropping of a dogs ear was also done for "practical purposes" they would do this if they had a long tail, long floppy ear dog. If they did not crop the ears and tail their dogs ears would not get caught on things while they were out hunting or when working, this would then lead toward your dogo being injured.
They also used to breed dogs specifically for fighting. This gave the opponents’ dog less to grab a hold off and try to rip the ear right off. It would also give your dog a very mean, aggressive look. Nowadays, it is against the law to breed fighting dogs. It is frowned upon in today’s society. There are also dogs for guarding, when cropping the ears on a guard dog it makes them look like they are in tune to what is going on around them.
Some purposes of cropping dogs’ ears have carried out to today and it is an important part of the breed’s feature for many people, and it is done also for aesthetic reasons (meaning what your dog should look like).
It can also be looked at as a breed’s "trademark" to speak. Sometimes if you want to show your dog then it can be a must in the show ring. Your dog can be banned from a show if this is a requirement. Cropping your dogs’ ears nowadays it seems to be becoming less and less popular. Cropping your dogs’ ears can be very controversial and it is even banned in some countries, especially through Europe. An interesting fact about ear cropping this is rather interesting, as many of the breeds that typically have the ears cropped, originate from there. In Great Brittan, dogs with cropped ears are actually barred from entering shows.
Posted by Jeremyinc | Posted in showing
If you want to get into showing your Dogo Argentino there are a few characteristics that one should look for before jumping right into the showing world.
Judges look to see if your Dogos lips hang below the lower jaw line. This would be grounds for a disqualification.
Judges also even look at teeth, they inspect for small, weak, and decaying teeth. This is considered a serious fault.
Another disqualification is if your Dogo has an "overshot" or "undershot" bite. An "overshot" bite can also be known as”parrot mouth". This is when the upper jaw of your Dogo extends beyond the lower jaw, this can cause the upper teeth to overlap the lower teeth in their mouth. This prevents their teeth from aligning as they should. The "overshot" bite can create difficulty for your Dogo when they try to grasp with their jaws. In severe cases, the growth of the adult teeth can cause significant injury to the roof of your Dogos mouth. This can make it hard for your Dogo to chew, and make them not want to eat. The "undershot" bite is more commonly scene in breeds such as bulldogs, boxers, etc. This is when the lower jaw protrudes out past the upper jaw.
When looking at your Dogos nose you don't want to see a pure flesh coloured nose. This is also known as a disqualification.
Also when looking at your Dogos eyes they need to be functional, it is a serious fault if your Dogos function of the eyelid or eyelashes are abnormal.
You will be disqualified if your Dogo Argentino eyes are any other colour than very dark brown to dark hazel, they prefer the darker the better. Your Dogos eyes also have to match; they cannot have one eye one colour and the other a different colour.
If your Dogo has bilateral deafness. This is when your Dogo is completely or partly deaf. Unfortunately, if your Dogo has this then they will be disqualified.
A judge does not want to see flat ribs, nor a barreled chest. A "barrel chest" on a Dogo carries excess weight that has no actual benefit. These characteristics if found than it is known as a serious fault.
Another serious fault is having a Dogo with (over-angulation) refereed to as having long hocks.
If your Dogo has a "gay tail" also known as having a tail that is curled over the back this is a serious fault. Your Dogo should carry their tail in a upright position.
Your Dogo will be disqualified if he or she has a long coat. It is the standard to have a short hair coat.
You and your Dogo will be disqualified if he or she has any solid patches of color anywhere except on the head. Your Dogo is only allowed to have one spot of colour on its head and it can only take up 10% of the face.
In the height and weight category it is seen as a very serious faults if your male Dogo is over 27 or under 24 1/2 inches. As for your female Dogo she cannot be over 25½ or less than 23 1/2 inches, also your Dogo cannot be over weight, they must be fit.
Lastly, if your Dogo is viciousness or extremely shy. if your Dogo has Albinism.
The first stage, off you should determine whether your Dogo Argentino is old enough to start his or her training. I have done my research and found out that you are able to begin training your Dogo when it is between the ages of three and four months old.
The second stage, you need to buy a pig to be use for training your Dogo. However, if you do not feel comfortable in training your Dogo to hunt, than you can always find a qualified trainer to help you. You should start off by choosing a pig that is smaller than the Dogo. This will help your Dogo build their confidence and keep your Dogo from being frightened by the pig.
The third stage, you should introduce your Dogo to the pig. This should be done in a controlled fashion, with your dog inside a contained area like a fenced yard or pen. Choose a place where your Dogo feels secure and can see the pig. Gradually walk your Dogo up to see the pig, encourage your Dogo to jump and bark and get excited.
The fourth stage, you should continue to show the pig to your Dogo every other day, and continue the process for about 2 to 3 weeks. Your Dogo should seem to be more aggressive and struggle to get to the pig. When your Dogo starts to show this sign then you must praise to reinforce its aggression towards the pig. Only let this part of the training happen for a couple minutes each time you do it, or your Dogo pup will lose interest.
The fifth stage, you need to tie the pig up somewhere, then load up your dog and drive to the location of your pig. Let your Dogo see the pig; however you must keep them separated. You also need to encourage your Dogo to become excited. If your Dogo starts showing signs of aggression then it is a good idea to praise him or her. This shows your dog that he or she is doing a good job. After a few minutes you need to bring your dog back home. Repeat this process every few days.
The sixth stage is to teach your Dogo to track the pig. Lead the pig around in a wooded area to make a fresh track and sent for your Dogo to locate. Wearing rubber boots while doing this is a good idea some say because it does not spread your scent and confuse your Dogo. Shuffle the pig at the end of the track so that your Dogo can find it. It is a good idea to then encourage your Dogo to find the scent on its own with your help. If, he or she cannot find it, than you can give your Dogo some quick guidance for the first few times you go out on the trail. When your Dogo finally starts to follow the scent of the pig and locates it then you need to shower it with praise.
The seventh stage, continue with taking your Dogo out into the woods with the pig so that he or she can track it down. Make sure you give praise every time he or she finds it and make sure that your Dogo shows aggression towards the pig. Then when you feel that your Dogo is ready to go on a hunt, try going with an experienced pack of hunters.
Here at Elite Dogo Argentino, we do not hunt with our Dogos; however we do train in the sport of Schutzhund.
If you are interested in hunting with a Dogo Argentino dog. Firstly you would need a "bay dog" in your pack. A bay dog is a dog specifically trained to find and chase the prey you are hunting; in most cases it is wild boar. Once your bay dog has found your prey it will circle the boar and keep it contained. As it keeps your catch contained it will start to bark profusely. The behavior that your dog is showing is known as "baying". Once your dog starts to bark it then will signal you as a hunter that they have trapped and found a boar. 
Each dog is outfitted with Kevlar chest and neck armor. This protects your dogs from being speared by the wild boars tusks.During the process of capturing the wild boar your Dogo will typically take hold of the base of the ear, throwing all there might into it. Once your Dogo has the wild boar under its control they will hold it down by the boars head until you arrive. Once you have arrived at the site you should do behind the boar and quickly dispatch with a knife, or any other hunting tool that is sharp.
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