Dutch Champion Guus, owner: Frans and Paula Olierhoek
General
olossian normal type, mesomorphic and macrothalic, within the desirable proportions without gigantic dimensions. Its
aspect is harmonic and vigorous due to its powerful muscles, which stand out under the consistent, and elastic skin adhered to the body though a not
very lax subcutaneous tissue. It walks quietly but firmly, showing its intelligence and quick responsiveness and revealing by means of his movement his
permanent happy natural disposition. Of a kind and loving nature, of striking whiteness, its physical virtues turn it into a real athlete.
Characteristics
Dr. Martinez primary goal was to create the ultimate big-game hunter.
Temperament
The Dogo is not, as many believe, over-aggressive and fierce, but is bacically people friendly and goes very well along with strangers, but will, if anything threaten their family or home, defend with no hesitation.
The Dogo goes very well along with children and will tolerate almost everything from them.
History
The Dogo is the only international recognized dog-breed of Argentina.
Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez, a hunting enthusiast, was not satisfied with the exixting breeds capabilities, although many breeds had one or more of these wanted capabilities, not one of them had everything Dr. Martinez wanted in a dog.
Starting in the 1920's with "The Fighting Dogs of Cordoba", a mixture of the Spanish Mastiff, Bulldog, Bullterrier and Boxer, bred solely for fighting, he added nine more breeds to this already existing mixture, wanting to create a hunting breed capable to match the big game of South America, the wild boar, jaguar and cougar.
Origin
Starting in the 1920's with "The Fighting Dogs of Cordoba", a mixture of the Spanish Mastiff, Bulldog, Bullterrier and Boxer, bred solely for fighting, he added nine more breeds to this already existing mixture, wanting to create a hunting breed capable to match the big game of South America, the wild boar, jaguar and cougar.
These 10 breeds, with the Cordoba Dogs as a base, were all added because of their wanted traits. The Cordoba dog had the strenght, courage and tenacity wanted, the Great Dane was added to increase height, the British Bulldog and Bullterrier for their courage and endurance, the Pointer because his scenting ability, Dogue de Bordeaux were added to improve the strenght of the jaw, the Great Pyrenees for his white coat and climate adaptabilities, the Wolfhound added swiftness, the Boxer was chosen for his personality and intelligence and the spanish mastiffs, especially the Pyrenean Mastiff, was added due to its white colour, good nose and to increase the size of the dog.
The breed was carefully refined over the years and with the constant adding of new blood, until the final product, the Dogo Argentino, was perfected. Dr. Martinez wrote a breed standard in 1928, but it was still the working capabilities of the dog that counted the most.
Utilization
Working dog: used for big game hunting, guardian, guide dog for the blind, field work, obedience, French Ring Sport, Schutzhund,
agility, tracking, drug detection, support dogs, police dogs, therapy dogs, search & rescue, bomb detection etc.
Due to its very stable and reliable temperament the Dogo Argentino is a very versatile dog and makes an excellent family dog. The
Dogo is very fond of humans specifically children, to which it is very patient and tolerant.
Classification
Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossians and Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs
Size
Large
Height
The minimum height for the male is 62 cm. (24,3 in) at the withers, for the female 60 cm. (23,5 in). Maximum height is 68,5 cm. (27 in).
Weight
The weight for the male is usally between 45 and 50 kg. (99-110 lbs). The female always smaller.
Grooming
Moderate
Excercise
Moderate
Activity
Medium
Locality
Town
Health
This breed is generally a sound and healty animal, however, deafness is sadly known to occur.
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