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SOMETHING ABOUT THE DOGO ARGENTINO
| Antonio
and Agustín Nores Martínez developed the Dogo Argentino
as a large-game hunter in the 1920's. Starting whith the now-extinct Fighting Dog of Cordoba, the brothers bred into it the best qualities of the Boxer, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, Pointer, Irish Wolfhound, Dogue de Bordeaux, Bulldog, Spanish Mastiff and Bull Terrier. The result is an endurance hound of sound in mind and body with a stable temperament, able to work in packs. This hard muscled-breed has proven to be highly versatile, valued for its many talents, including schutzhund, police and guide dog work as well as companionship. A Dogo will guard when necessary, but under most circumstances is a friendly, outgoing animal that adores children. Its short, satiny white coat, which may feature an eye patch or other markings on its head, requires only a once weekly rub whith a curry brush. The Dogo is a loyal dog, but is requires a firm handler and positive training methods. As whith any breed, training and socialization should begin as early as 12 weeks of age. The Dogo Argentino was to cover long distances quickly with short sprints, so it requires plenty of daily exercise. |
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