Welcome! to Dogo Argentino blog spot! Here are some interesting facts about this beautiful, strong breed that you may not know because of the rarity of the breed in Canada.
Interesting Fact #1 Dogos are big game hunters, they were and still are used for hunting large animals.Interesting Fact #2 Dogos can be used and trained for search and rescue aids, police assistance, and sometimes even military work.
FACTS ABOUT THE DOGO ARGENTINO BREED | ||
| Country of Origin: | Argentina | |
| Dog Breed Group: | Mastiff | |
| Life Expectancy of Dogo: | 10-12 years | |
| Dogo Colouring: | White | |
| Dogo Coat Type: | Coat short, thick and has a glossy shine | |
| Dogo Height: | Female- Height at withers (60 to 65 cm) Males- Height at withers (62 to 68 cm) | |
| Head: | Broad Head, Slightly domed skull, Muzzle slightly higher than nose | |
| Tail: | Set low, bottom half of body, Thick at base then tapers off | |
| Health Issues: | Deafness, and Hip Dysplasia in some dogs | |
What to look for (temperament wise) in a Dogo?
Most Dogo Argentino dogs are perceived as protectors, or guard dogs. However, with enough socialization and training they can be a very loyal, sensitive, attention seeking pet for a loving family.
Dogos need a lot of exercise so therefore the owner of this particular dog needs to be an athletic person who enjoys being active. Providing the right amount of exercise for this breed allows your dog not to get bored or rambunctious! Meaning, that this could lead your dog to excessive barking and destructive chewing.
A Dogo owner also needs to remember that it is very important to allow your dog to be socialized in the proper way. Dogos are naturally protective, especially around strangers so allowing your Dogo to be around friendly people will help your dog recognize "good people" from the bad.
An owner of a Dogo Argentino must also keep in mind that this is a breed that was naturally bred to hunt, so introducing your Dogo as a pup to different animals will help with its socialization to trusting other animals and allow them to get along.
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