General

DOGO ARGENTINO

Country of origin: Argentina

The Dogo Argentino is the national dog of Argentina. He originated in the twenties and his creator was dr. Antonio Nores Martinez. He wanted to create a powerful and courageous hunting dog, who also was a good watch and family dog.
The demands that were set for this dog, were high, because the game existed from boars, cougars and jaguars. With the Old Fighting Dog of Cordoba from Spain as starting point the spotted German Dog was bred in as well as the Mastin de los Pirineos, the Bordeaux Dog, the Boxer, the Bull Terrier and the English Bulldog. Of course it took a long time to consolidate the breed, but eventually it was recognized by the FCI in 1960.
The Dogo Argentino is a typical oneman dog and not a breed for beginners. He is very loyal to his family and very friendly towards kids but at the same time a sharp watch dog. In the land of origin he still is used for the hunt.

The Dogo Argentino is a rather large, very powerful dog, who enforces a lot of respect.

Head: round concave, that is to say the skull is round as belongs to a bite type, the face and snout are concave as belongs to a smelling type. Skull and snout are equally long. Powerful jaws and black, rather heavy lips. Black rhinarium.

Eyes: dark or haselnut coloured with dark of lighter eyelids. The eyes must be set well apart and have a lively expression and at the same time have a distinguished hardness.

Ears: set on high on the head, triangle and up or half up. In the land of origin the ears are docked.

Teeth: strong and powerful, with well developed teeth.

Neck: strong, well muscled and curved, with heavy throat skin.

Body: broad, deep and long chest. Good angulation of shoulder and upper arm, well muscled forequarters. The back slightly sloping from shoulder to tailstart.

Limbs: powerful bones, straight and parallel legs, well muscled thighs and powerful lumbars. Moderate angulation of the hindquarters.

Tail: long, reachting tot the tip of the hock. Normaly carried hanging but in movement or work slightly higher and moving continuously.

Coat: short and shiny.

Colour: white. Pigmentstains on the skin are permitted.

Size: 60-65 cm.

Weight: 40-45 kilo.