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Dogo Argentino Puppies for Sale
Dogo Argentino
(Argentinian Mastiff)
(Argentine Dogo)
Fuerza de la Paco Cassa
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Description |
The Dogo Argentino is also called the Argentinian
Mastiff or Argentine Dogo. It is a muscular, yet graceful dog of mastiff stock
with very strong jaws, and a short, sleek, glossy, thick, and always white
coat. The head is convex in the front, with a moderate stop. The skull is
massive and the jaws are strong and tenacious. The muzzle should be about the
same length as the skull. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The ears are
customarily docked and the eyes should either be dark brown or dark hazel with
an alert, intelligent and intense expression. The nose should be black. The
chest is wide and deep giving an impression of strength. The skin on the
neck is loose to protect the dog during the hunt. The long tail reaches to the
hock. It is never carried over the back, though the dog may swing it and carry
it high when it is excited. The short white coat has no undercoat. |
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Temperament |
The Argentine Dogo is an excellent guardian of the
home. Loyal to the family, playful and intelligent. It is good with children and
loves to kiss and cuddle with those the family accepts. Dogos are easy to train.
This is a highly intelligent, powerful dog who needs a firm and consistent, but
loving hand. Adult Dogos can be aggressive with other dogs however, the Dogo
does not usually provoke the confrontation. The Argentine Dogo is not a breed
for everyone. All dogs are individuals and some are more dominant or
possess a stronger prey drive than others. Breeders should work with prospective
owners to match the dog with the household. They are good with other pets if
they are raised with them from puppyhood. This white mastiff needs early
socialization with other animals. It also requires early obedience
training. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 24-27 inches (61-69cm)
Weight: 80-100 pounds (36-45kg) |
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Health Problems |
* |
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Living Conditions |
This breed will do okay in an apartment if it is
sufficiently exercised and does best with at least an average-sized yard. Be
sure to bring the Dogo inside when temperatures drop below freezing. |
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Exercise |
Give this dog plenty of exercise.
They need to be taken on a
daily, long walk or jog. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years. |
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Grooming |
The single white coat is very easy to care for and
has no doggy odor. Pay special attention to the nails, as they tend to grow very
fast and therefore need frequent clippings. This breed is an average shedder. |
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Origin |
The Argentine Dogo was developed in Argentina by
Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez in the 1920's. He wanted a dog that was a good pack
hunter and guardian, but could also be trusted with the family. He started with
a now extinct mastiff-type breed called the Dog of Cordoba. He added Great
Dane, Boxer, Spanish Mastiff, Bulldog,
Bull Terrier, Great
Pyrenees, Pointer, Irish
Wolfhound and Dogue de Bordeaux. The
resulting breed, not only met Martinez,' original expectations as a big game
hunter and family guardian, but has also been successful as a guide dog and in
military and police work. He created a bullish and fearless hunter with great
stamina and a light coat capable of deflecting, rather than absorbing, heat. The
breed instantly appealed to people who organize and enjoy dogfights, an activity
still popular in many parts of South America and elsewhere. Unfortunately this
gave the dog a bad reputation in Britain. Britain has national legislation to
control dogs in public. The Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) specifies that three
breeds, the Fila Brazileiro, Dogo Argentino and
Japanese Tosa, are totally banned. A fourth breed, the American
Pit Bull Terrier, is allowed only under severe restrictions. It must be
registered, neutered, tattooed, microchipped and has to carry insurance. It
cannot be bred or imported and when in public it must be muzzled, leashed and
handled by a person over 16 years of age at all times. This is a real shame.
When properly raised these are all great dogs. A dog is what the master makes of
it. Not all breeds are for everyone. People teach these dogs to fight giving
them a bad name. Banning the breed is not the way to solve the problem. Some of
the Argentine Dogo's talents are hunting, tracking, watchdogging, guarding,
police work, narcotics detection, military, work, competitive obedience, and
schutzhund. |
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Mastiff |
| Recognition |
FCI, NKC, APRI, ACR, ACA |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
NKC = National
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
ACA = American Canine Association |
Taylor,
the Dogo at 6 years old. "He is a very well trained dog and he loves people."
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Fuerza de la Paco Cassa
Diego, the Dogo at one year and 110 lbs (54 kg.)
Diego, the Dogo at 10
weeks old
Dogo Argentino Pictures
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