Dogo Argentino Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

Argentina

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Large

Average Lifespan: 9-15 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: low

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: low

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: moderate

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

The Dogo Argentino is trained for search and rescue, assisting police, acting as a service dog, and military work. They have an aptitude for obedience training and have become well-known for being protective. They do well with other dogs, as well as children. However, they should be supervised for the first few times of meeting a new or unfamiliar pet or child. They are comfortable in group settings, and are remarkable social butterflies, but will need extensive socialization throughout their life. Because aggression was specifically bred out of the Dogo Argentino, attacks are extremely rare.

The Dogo Argentino, also known as the Argentine Mastiff, has been bred since 1928. They are known for their bravery, loyalty, and affectionate personality. The original breeder, Antonio Nores Martinez, bred this dog for big game hunting; specifically wild boar.

Though it’s a purebred dog today, originally it began as a cross between Cordoba Fighting Dogs and an array of other dogs - including the Great Dane. Augustin Nores Martinez, Antonio’s brother, kept the passion for this breed and his brother’s work alive.

Thanks to his effort, the FCI recognized and accepted the Dogo Argentino in 1973 as its first, and only, Argentinean dog breed. The AKC recognized the Dogo Argentino as a member of the Working Group in 2020.

Temperament

The Dogo Argentino is a versatile dog that has been trained for search and rescue, assisting police, acting as a service dog, and military work. They have an aptitude for obedience training and have become well-known for being protective. One of the facts about Dogo Argentinos is that they also make great family dogs. Well-socialized, they do well with children, other dogs, and other pets. Provided they are socialized well and well-trained, they are comfortable in group settings, and are remarkable social butterflies. They may be initially wary of strangers at first, but tend to warm up once introduced. As natural-born protectors that grow into large and powerful dogs, they will need extensive socialization throughout their lives. As watchful protectors, they can be prone to barking a lot. Although they will still bark to alert you, you can train your dog to stop barking early on to keep it from getting out of hand.