Dogo Argentino

Developed in Argentina, Dogo Argentino is a very strong and muscular dog. It has also become famous by the name of Argentino dogo or Argentinian Mastiff.

About Dogo Argentino

Dogo Argentino is a good dog that can be trusted for the family and a good guard. This dog is a good hunter as well as a good fighter. It is an athletic dog and is very good at dog sports.

Physical Appearance

Dogo Argentinos are very muscular and strong dog. They are seen in white color with smooth, glossy and muscular body. Their built is quite strong and they have a height of 60 to 70 cms approx and weight around 35 to 46 kgs. A broad head with hanging ears is easily cropped from their physical builds. Their short tail with strong built can really surprise the viewers. Toughness is reflected in their face because of their strong jaws, dark eyes and with black nose. Strong and wide chest makes them look like a wild animal.

Dogo Argentino as a pet

They are good protectors and very faithful to the family. They can easily sniff and discover any underlying explosives and narcotics. Searching and rescuing things becomes easy for us because of this particular quality of this breed. They are assumed to provide you company for around 10 to 14 years. For maintaining their energy and activeness, they need plenty of regular exercises with miles of walk. Since these dogs carry short coat, the procedure of grooming them is not quite tedious.

Character / Behavior

Dogo Argentino are said to be very graceful dog. They work as a good protecting dog. A mutual relationship can be developed with the children by them because of their high tolerance capacity. Their intelligence and loyalty traits can easily please a family. Also described as a pack hunter, Dogo Argentino can form easy friendly relations with other pets, when given a chance to socialize properly.

Specific Traits of Dogo Argentino

These dogs are very good as athletic dogs. Good fighting spirit and hunting capabilities are the main brightness portrayed from them. This breed was introduced to avoid dog aggression problems but they can become aggressive if they are not trained properly.

Dogo Argentinos are good protectors and quite skilled at guarding things. They can become aggressive if they are not trained properly. Hence, you should take proper care of them.