History:
This breed was originally developed in Argentina, bred for the traits of pack hunting, guardianship and love for his family. Dogo Argentinos are a hybrid of as now extinct mastiff breed known as the Dog of Cordoba as well as Great Dane, Boxer, Spanish Mastiff, Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Great Pyrenees, Pointer, Irish Wolfhound and Dogue de Bordeaux. The resulting breed is a bullish and fearless hunter with great stamina and a coat capable of deflecting heat. Unfortunately these characteristics are also some which dog fighters prize heavily and Dogo Argentino were used in this violent “sport” tarnishing their reputation and causing them to be banned in some areas of the world. When in the proper hands Dogos are excellent family pets also capable of police work, military work, narcotics detection, competitive obedience and watchdogging. [Read more…]