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The Dogo Argentino
Is That a Purebred?
- Yes, The Dogo Argentino is officially recognized by the American Kennel Club.
The breed was developed in the Cordoba region of Argentina in 1928 by Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez and his brother for the purpose of wild boar hunting. Over 25 years they isolated favored traits to create the "perfect dog."
These dogs were designed to work well in a pack and to have...
- a white coat so they are easy to spot
- high intelligence
- a strong nose
- endurance
- strength
- size
- fearlessness
And yet, they were designed to be gentle with children and wonderful family dogs.
To make this very unique breed, the two brothers started with the Fighting Dog of Cordoba (which is now extinct!) They then began to add many other breeds over time, including the:
- Great Dane
- Great Pyrenees
- Bull Terrier
- Irish Wolfhound
- Pointer
- Spanish Mastiff
- Dogue de Bordeaux
- Old English Bulldog
- Boxer
This is why they may look familiar! Although we love our Dogos very much, we recommend them only if you are an EXPERIENCED working dog owner and live an ACTIVE lifestyle.