The Dogo is a cheerful, humble, and friendly breed; and not a hard barker. He loves his family, especially children.
The Dogo Argentino is not typically dog aggressive, however, this breed has been banned in several countries as a result of the breeds use in dog fighting. These countries include the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore and the Ukraine. The DOGO ARGENTINO was visioned by Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez, in 1928, in the province of Cordoba, Argentina. He started with the old fighting dog of cordoba, a dog which was very strong and vigorous but lacked the ability to hunt in a gruop. It is a crossbreed among Mastiff, Bulldog and Bull Terrier. Description: Developed in Argentina, the Dogo Argentino is a large muscular breed known for its coat of pure white, free of any markings. Initially bred for the purpose of big-game hunting, the breed has incredible endurance, bravery, and loyalty to its human companion. he Fighting Dog of Cordoba was the base breed for the Dogo Argentino. The Fighting Dog of Cordoba was a cross breed of English Bulldog, Bull Terrier and Mastiff. The dog was vigorous and strong but lacked the ability to act as a family dog, as well as lacking the ability to hunt in a pack. It is however true that the Dogo is comprised of many other breeds in their creation. About ten breeds of dogs make up the Dogo’s genetics and they are the Bull Terrier, Irish Wolfhound, Pointer, Dogue De Boreaux, Great Dane, Bull Dog, Great Pyrenees, Spanish Mastiff, Boxer and the now extinct Cordoba. The Dogo is a cheerful, humble, and friendly breed; and not a hard barker. He loves his family, especially children. The mature Dogo needs extensive regular exercise to maintain its athletic condition and pleasant disposition. They are clean dogs that need little coat care. The Dogo Argentino, also known as the Argentinian Mastiff or the Argentine Dogo, is a pack-hunting dog named after its country of origin. The Argentine Dogo is a loyal dog who makes a great guardian of the home and family. Playful and very good with children, it gives kisses and cuddles. Highly intelligent and powerful, Dogos are easy to train if you are consistent, using loving but firm authority. The Argentine Dogo is not a breed for everyone. Saley the Dogo Argentino at 17 months old— I apply Cesar Milan's advice and Saley is one of the best behaved dogs in the city (although the breed is very, very stubborn. Like a bad kid in puberty. :).
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