WHY DOGO

Dogo Argentino are happy, open and friendly dogs that rarely bark, perhaps because they find that their imposing stature achieves the necessary effect without much effort.

The Dogo Argentino is a compact and muscular dog with long legs. They are intelligent animals with quick reactions, although their walk is calm but firm and expressive.

These loyal and affectionate dogs are a stunning white color. In short, this breed possesses the physical prowess of a natural athlete. In tropical climates, its fur is fine and sparse, revealing pigmented areas. In cold climates, its coat is thicker and more dense, and it may have an undercoat.

Dogo Argentino specimens usually live between 10 and 12 years and weigh between 25 and 45 kilos when they are adults. They are tall, measuring between 55 and 70 cm in height.
According to the breed standard, this dog must be totally white but it is allowed to have a black or dark spot around the eye, as long as it does not occupy more than 10% of the head.
The dogo argentino is a fairly healthy dog. The most common diseases in the breed are hereditary deafness and hip dysplasia. They can also get sunburn. In addition, its thin coat makes it not very tolerant of cold, so in winter it should not sleep outdoors and it will be necessary to be careful when walking at that time of year.
We tell you more curiosities about the imposing Argentine dogo in the photo gallery below.

1.Fight Dog 
The Argentine bulldog was conceived as a fighting dog. Its creator, the Argentine Antonio Nores Martínez, was looking for a very strong and resistant dog that would fight in dogfights that, in the 1920s, were so proliferating in Argentina and other countries.



2. major hunt

When dog fights began to be viewed with bad eyes, the Argentine bulldog was used to hunt wild boars, foxes, pumas, peccaries


3. He does not like to be alone

The Argentine dogo does not like loneliness. Although he can be educated to spend some time alone each day, it is advisable that he be accompanied most of the time.

4.very affectionate

The Argentine dogo is a very affectionate dog that constantly seeks caresses. With whom you consider your family you can establish very strong bonds, you are patient and kind. In addition, he stoically endures the little ones in the house.

5. Very healthy

The Argentine bulldog usually enjoys iron health. The most common diseases in this breed are hereditary deafness and hip dysplasia. You can also get sunburn.

6. An athlete

With the body of an athlete that the Argentine bulldog has, it is not strange to deduce that he likes to exercise. This is not a dog that takes two walks a day just to relieve itself, quite the contrary, and it is that it will greatly enjoy sniffing everything, investigating and with moderate activity, such as an agility circuit.

7. loyal

Dogo Argentinos are extremely loyal dogs that will defend you even unto their death. As highly territorial dogs, Dogo Argentinos will also protect your property and remain in your sight when faced with danger.

With a combination of loyalty and bravery, Dogo Argentinos have become popular among families, especially those living in areas that warrant owning a watchdog.

Indeed, it’s great that these dogs are highly protective of their masters, but it’s almost to a fault. Dogos will attack even good-willed strangers who get overly physical with their owners, especially if not well socialized. Therefore, it’s important to ensure he is well-mannered and knows how to differentiate play from potential threats.