Dogo Argentino
adult Dogo Argentino Dog
Dogo Argentino
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group: molossoid
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height: 23-27"/
58.42-68.6 cm |
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types: |
weight: 80-100
lbs /
36.3-45.35 kg |
colors: |
all
white with freckled or pigment flecks in the skin, may
have dark patch anywhere on the head and must not make
up more
than 10% of the head |
physical traits: |
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hair type: |
short, sleek, smooth, glossy,
becomes thicker and longer in cold weather |
personality/
temperament: |
strong, tenacious, good smell,
brave, loyal, powerful, boisterous, cheerful, frank, humble,
friendly, courageous, temperamental, intelligent, protective,
domineering, fearless, aggressive, endurance, stamina, strong
hunting instinct, will fight to the death, dominant towards
other dogs |
maintenance/
special needs:
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little grooming, not good with
other pets unless raised and trained with them, socialize
early, firm handling, patience to train, not good for city
life, extra exercise, protect from sunburn, 10% born deaf |
nickname: |
Argentinian Mastiff, Dogo Argentino,
Argentine Dogo |
origination: |
Argentina, from the Cordoba
Dog, (now extinct), Spanish Mastiff, Bulldog, Great Dane,
Boxer, Irish Wolfhound, Pointer, Dogue de Bordeaux, Pyrenean
Mountain Dog, and old style Bull Terrier |
bred for: |
large game
(wild boar, peccaries and puma ) hunting |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
companion, game hunting, watchdog |
good with kids? |
under constant supervision
with a well bred, socialized and disciplined dog |
life expectancy: |
8-12 yrs |
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of interest: |
banned in some countries |
health concerns: |
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kennel
clubs: |
fci-(molossoid breeds mastiff
type dog group), arba-(working dog group), ukc-(guarding
dog group) |
rescues: |
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Dogo Argentino
puppy |
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