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Breed Profile – Dogo Argentino

April 9, 2008 by z3admin 1 Comment

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…]

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Breed Profile – Perro de Presa Canario

April 9, 2008 by z3admin 3 Comments

History:

The Perro de Presa Canario is a cross between Bulldogs, Mastiffs and Native dogs, in the 1800s English settlers brought over mastiffs and old-style bulldogs that bred with the Canario. This resulted in very powerful, muscular, large-boned dogs, which were used for fighting until 1940, when dog fighting was banned. The Presa Canario was not solely a fighting dog, however, and was quite often used as a herding dog, guard dog, and all-purpose farm dog. In the 1940s the breed started to diminish but was revived once again in the 1970s by Spaniards searching for the native dogs that were able to find pure blooded specimens of the species. Within ten years, the breed was back on its feet again, not in high numbers but in good bloodlines and back in the show ring. Today the breed is known in the U.S., unfortunately, as a threatening breed that has attacked people. Although these dogs can be aggressive, proper training and socialization are key in their development to produce a calm and responsible dog. [Read more…]

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Breed Profile – Cane Corso

April 9, 2008 by z3admin 1 Comment

History:

Cane Corsos originated in Italy with the Cane Corso Italiano, a direct ancestor of the Canis Pugnax, a dog historically used for hunting large, wild game and as an auxiliary fighter in battles. These dogs have been used as protectors of personal property, cattle and as a guardian for the family. They faced extinction as a breed in the mid 1900s, but were brought back by a group of enthusiasts and have been steadily gaining worldwide popularity since the 1980s. [Read more…]

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Breed Profile – Bull Terrier

April 9, 2008 by z3admin 2 Comments

History:

Bull Terriers were developed at the height of dog fighting in the 1830s, fanciers of this sport wanted to breed a dog that was able to attack in a more agile fashion than the typical Bulldog. This breed is a cross between Bulldog and Old English White Terrier (now extinct) with a bit of Spanish Pointer. It turned out that the Bull Terriers were not actually very skilled or agile fighters and around the mid to late 1800s they became a fashionable pet for the upper class. They have been used for guarding, herding, ratting and show competitions. [Read more…]

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Breed Profile – Bull Mastiff, Bullmastiff

April 8, 2008 by z3admin 1 Comment

History:

Bull Mastiffs are originally from England and were obtained by crossing dogs in a 60:40 ratio of Mastiff to Bulldog. The original purpose for this cross was to breed a dog with power, speed and a keen sense of smell combined with the aggression of a bulldog. While these dogs were quite fierce and threatening, they were trained to not bite intruders, instead to rely on their mass to scare unwanted visitors away. These dogs have been prized as hunting guards, police work assistants and all around watch dogs. The Bullmastiffs of today are reliable family companions and guardians, preferring to live inside with their family, with whom they feel most comfortable. [Read more…]

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