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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akita Alaskan Malamute American Eskimo American Foxhound American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier American Water Spaniel Anatolian Shepherd Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Austrialian Terrier Azawakh
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Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Malinois Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Berger des Pyrenees Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black and Tan Coonhound Black Russian Terrier Bloodhound Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flanders Boxer Bracco Italiano Braque Saint Germain Briard Brittany Brussel Griffon Bull Terrier (colored) Bull Terrier (white) Bulldog Bullmastiff
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Cairn Terrier Canann Dog Cao De Serra De Aires Caucasian Owtcharka Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cesky Terrier Chart Polski Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua (longhaired) Chihuahua (smooth coated) Chinese Crested Hairless Chinese Crested Powderpuff Chinese Shar Pei Chow Chow (rough) Cocker Spaniel Collie (smooth) Collie (rough) Coonhound Curly Coated Retriever
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Dachshund (longhaired) Dachshund (shortcoated) Dachshund (wirecoated) Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Deutsch Bracke Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux
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English Cocker Spaniel English Foxhound English Setter English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel
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Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Hound Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (smooth) Fox Terrier (wirehaired) French Bulldog
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German Shepherd German Longhaired Pointer German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer German Pinscher Giant Schnauzer Glenn of Imaal Terrier Golden Retriever Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound
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Harrier Havanese
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Ibizan Hound Iceland Farehound Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Istrian Gonic Italian Greyhound
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Jagd Terrier Japanese Chin
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Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Komondor Kooikerhondje Korean Jindo Kuvasz
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Labrador Retriever (black) Labrador Retriever (chocolate) Labrador Retriever (yellow) Lagotto Romagnolo Lakeland Terrier Leonberger Lhasa Apso Lowchen
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Maltese Manchester Terrier Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier (colored) Miniature Bull Terrier (white) Miniature Pinscher Miniature Poodle Miniature Schnauzer Mudi
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Neopolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier Norwegian Elkhound Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Dog
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Olde English Bulldogge Old English Sheepdog Otterhound
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Parson Russell Terrier Papillon Patterdale Terrier Pekingese Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen Phalene Pharaoh Hound Plott (standard) Podengo Pequeno Podengo Portugueso Medio Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Poodle Portuguese Water Dog Pug Puli Pumi Pyrenean Mastiff
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Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler
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Sabueso Espagnol Saint Bernard Saluki Samoyed Schipperke Scottish Deerhound Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Shetland Sheepdog Shiba Inu Shih Tzu Siberian Husky Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier South Russian Owtcharka Spanish Mastiff Spinone Italiano Staffordshire Bull Terrier Standard Poodle Standard Schnauzer Sussex Spaniel
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Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Toy Manchester Terrier Toy Poodle
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Vizsla
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Weimaraner Welsh Corgi Welsh Corgi Pembroke Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier West Highland Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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Yorkshire Terrier
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Dogo Argentino

History:

Country/Date of Origin: Argentina/1920s

The Dogo Argentino was bred to hunt big cats and boar in its homeland, Argentina, by Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez in the 1920s. It is descended from 10 breeds, one of which includes the now extinct fighting dog of Cordoba. Reportedly added breeds are Boxer, Pointer, Great Dane, Irish Wolf Hound, Bull Terrier, Dog De Bordeaux, Great Pyrenese and Spanish Mastiff.

FCI Group: 2 (Terrier)

About This Breed: Other Names Body Type Personality Coat Health Concerns

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Other Names:

Argentinean Mastiff

AKC Group: Miscellaneous

Breed Club: Dogo Argentino Club of America

Rescue Club: Dogo Argentino Rescue Club of America

Breed Characteristics:

Body Type:

Very versatile in regards to function
Height: 24-27 inches (at shoulder)
Weight: 80-100 pounds
Ears are cropped to short erect triangles with sharply pointed tips or natural uncropped
Tail is thick and tapered. It is moderately long and not altered

Personality:

Deliberately bred to be hunters
Loyal and loving to owner
Can be protective toward people it does not know, especially if it thinks they are trespassing on its property
Bold, brave, and a noble companion

Coat:

Short and smooth. Lies close to the skin
Only color allowed is white. Pink skin shows through near the eyes and nose
Low grooming requirements

Health Concerns:

Hip dysplasia
Skin allergies and irritations

Tasty Tidbits:

This can be too much dog for the first time dog owner
Bold and assertive
Professional obedience lessons are recommended as with any other dog breed
Many insurance companies will not provide you with liability coverage if you own certain dog breeds
With pending breed specific legislation and insurance changes, check with your insurance agent to see if you will be covered before you purchase a puppy
Dogos should be protected from dognappers who would steal them for use in unethical practices

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