Dogo Argentino is one of the most coveted large-sized watchdogs available.
Origin
The breed was created in 1928 by Antonio Nores Martinez, a medical doctor, professor and surgeon, who wanted to make a big game hunting dog that was also capable of being a loyal pet and guard dog.
Antonio Martinez picked the Cordoba Fighting Dog to be the base for the breed and crossed it with the Great Dane, Boxer, Spanish Mastiff, Old English Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Great Pyrenees, Pointer, Irish Wolfhound and Dogue de Bordeaux. Quite the concoction.
Description
Standard female Dogo Argentino will grow up to 26 inches (65cm), while males height standard is between 24–27 inches (60-68 cm).
The weight varies from 88 to 99 pounds (40-45 kilograms). The length of the body is just slightly more emphasized than the height, but female dogs may be somewhat longer in body than male dogs.
Dogos are born hunters and are sometimes trained for search and rescue, police assistance, service dogs, and military work, however, they can be good with children, if properly socialized at early age.
Pros
- excellent watchdog
- intelligent
- trainable
- adaptable
Cons
- prone deafness
- require a backyard
Should I adopt/buy a Dogo?
If you are looking for a large-sized bulk of muscle to protect your home, but still be great with the little ones, Dogo Argentino might be the breed for you.