Argentine Dogo Breed DescriptionPRIVATE
Mastiff Group
The Argentine Dogo is a muscular, yet graceful dog of mastiff stock with very strong jaws and a short, sleek, glossy, and always white coat. The skull is massive and the jaws are strong and tenacious. The ears are customarily docked and the eyes should either be dark brown or dark hazel with an alert, intelligent and intense expression.
Recognized Registries: FCI, NKC, APRI, ACR, ACA
Country of Origin: Argentina
Life Range: 10 to 12 years
Height Range: 24” to 27”
Weight Range: 80 to 100 lbs.
Colors: All white
Trainability: Dogos are easy to train. This is a highly intelligent, powerful dog who needs a firm and consistent, but loving hand.
With Children: The Argentine Dogo is good with children and loves to kiss and cuddle with those the family accepts.
Other Pets: Adult Dogos can be aggressive with other dogs, however, the Dogo does not usually provoke the confrontation.
Climate: Be sure to bring the Dogo inside when temperatures drop below freezing.
Indoor / Outdoor: This breed will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised.
Exercise Required: The Argentine Dogo requires a large amount of exercise.
Grooming Required: The single white coat is very easy to care for and has no doggy odor.