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Dogo Argentino Dog Breed Facts
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Photo courtesy of Andrea Carmona
Dogo Argentino Kallpa Yuraj.
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Breed: Dogo Argentino
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Also Called: Argentinean Mastiff, Argentine Dogo
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Height: The Dogo Argentino is about 25 inches tall at a minimum for males, females a minimum of 23.5 inches measured at the shoulder.
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Weight: The Dogo Argentino weighs between 80-100 lbs.
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Colors: The Dogo Argentino's only color is white.
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Physical Appearance: The Dogo Argentino is bred in his native Argentina to hunt big game, primarily boar and mountain lion. He hunts great distances over rugged terrain and engages the game until the hunter kills it. He is one breed developed from ten. The many attributes from the parent breeds are a masterful blend resulting in a large, powerful dog with great endurance. The Dogo should give the appearance of an elegant, smoothly muscled, well balanced dog.
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Temperament/Personality: The Dogo Argentino is an excellent guardian that is very loyal to his family. Good with children and loves the attention and affection that a family provides. However, adult dogs can be aggressive toward other animals because of their high prey drive.
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Care: The Dogo Argentino is easy to care for and requires very little grooming. It does not possess the doggy odor that some breeds do. It is an average shedder.
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Training: The Dogo Argentino requires early obedience training.
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Activity: The Dogo Argentino needs plenty of exercise.
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Life Span: The Dogo Argentino lives an average life of 10-12 years.
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Country of Origin: The Dogo Argentino originated in Argentina.
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Brief History: The Dogo Argentino is the only pure breed dog developed in Argentina in the late 1920?s. Bred by doctors Antonio and Agustin Nores Martinez, dog enthusiasts and avid hunters.The Dogo was primarily intended to be used as a hunting dog, guardian and all around family dog. As a family dog, Dr. Nores Martinez intended the dog to be loyal and docile. As a guard dog, the Dogo was expected not only to bark a warning at strangers and stop intruders, but to do so with all the power and characteristics of the breed. With such determination as to fight an intruder to the death, if needed, without being distracted by any injury inflicted to itself during the course of the battle.
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