Argentine Dogos are are affectionate family dogs with a sense of humor and high intelligence. They were developed in the mid-1920's. Originally bred for hunting and tracking, they have also been used to perform police and military work. Additionally this breed does quite well in competitive obedience.

Argentine Dogos are friendly and outgoing dogs with outstanding personalities. They are loyal and dependable dogs. They are good with children, gentle with other animals, and are very easy to train. Intelligent and sensitive, Argentine Dogos are also easily trained for obedience and housetraining. They also love games and tricks, and they respond to gentle, yet firm training. Their versatility as a breed is nearly unmatched; they can perform almost any task that you assign them. These dogs are very perceptive to their owner's feelings about people they encounter. They are often described as being beautiful to friends and "wary" of strangers that have not been introduced. They are usually not aggressive and will not start a fight, however, if they are attacked they are capable of finishing the fight. These are extremely powerful and agile animals. Although they have been purposely breed not to be aggressive, they have the means to do so.

Argentine Dogos are quite large, measuring up to 27 inches in height and weighing as much as 120 pounds (most will weigh in between 100 and 115 pounds, females being slightly smaller). Their coats are short and thick, and its white color allows it to function in extremely warm weather. They mature slowly, and do not reach full size until in between their second and third years.

Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez developed the Argentine Dogo in Argentina in the 1920's. He mixed the blood of ten different breeds, including: the now extinct Dog of Cordoba, the Great Dane, Boxer, Spanish Mastiff, Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Great Pyrenees, Pointer, Irish Wolfhound and Dogue de Bordeaux.

Argentine Dogos need constant attention, proper continuous and early socialization, and formal obedience training.

Their coats should be brushed with a rubber brush to remove loose hairs, but they do not need much grooming overall since they are a short-coated breed. They will only need to be bathed occasionally. They should be exercised regularly to keep them in shape and preserve their beautiful musculature.

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