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- Dogo Argentino Breed Overview
- History of the Dogo Argentino Breed. Where Dogo Argentinos came from
- What the Dogo Argentino Looks Like
- How Much is the Dogo Argentino Puppy?
- Best Dogo Argentino Breeders
- Adopting or Rescuing the Dogo Argentino
- Dogo Argentino Growth
- How Long Dogo Argentinos Live
- How Fast Dogo Argentinos Can Run
- Good Names for Dogo Argentinos
- How Popular are Dogo Argentinos with New Dog Owners?
- Health Problems in Dogo Argentinos and How to Prevent Them
- How to Take Care of Dogo Argentino
- Dog Breeds That Are Similar to Dogo Argentinos
- Other Things to Know About Dogo Argentinos
Dogo Argentino Breed Overview
The Dogo Argentino is a large-sized dog.
The adult Dogo Argentino stands 23 to 27 inches.
The Dogo Argentino belongs to the Sporting Dogs group.
Dogs in the Sporting Dogs group, like the Dogo Argentino, were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water.
Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands.
Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
The fact that Dogo Argentinos belong to the Sporting Dogs group is one of the reasons why Dogo Argentinos have the personality and temperament that they have.
The temperament of the Dogo Argentino is generally described as:
- Affectionate
- Cheerful
- Friendly
- Loyal
- Protective
- Tolerant
History of the Dogo Argentino Breed. Where Dogo Argentinos came from
The Argentine Dogo hails from an extinct breed called the Cordoba Fighting Dog.
A man named Antonio Nores Martinez got to work trying to build a solid foundation for a dog that would hunt large animals while still being loyal and protective as a guard dog.
Along with the Cordoba Fighting Dog, the Argentine Dogo comes from a long line of other large dogs like the Great Dane, several types of Mastiff, Bull Terriers, and Boxers.
This long line of cross-breeding to get to the Dogo Argentino ensures that this is a primarily healthy breed besides the likelihood of deafness that is prevalently common in all-white dogs.
This breed of dog is known to be able to hunt wild boar and can stand its own against any prey animal.
The Argentine Dogo has a high prey drive and should be monitored closely while outside or put behind a large fence.
Another remedy is having a Dogo Argentino on land it can freely roam around on so it doesn’t get bored and try to escape its confines for something more interesting.
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What the Dogo Argentino Looks Like
The Argentine Dogo or the Dogo Argentino as it is commonly known is a large breed of dog that hails from very large ancestors.
Argentine Dogos are mostly white, although some can have patches of black or brindle on their heads and are still acceptable by the Federación Cinológica Argentina (FCA).
All other clubs that recognize the Argentine Dogo only accept pure white coats for their dogs.
This breed is frequently compared to the American Bulldog and the American Pit Bull Terrier, although the Dogo Argentino is much, much taller, heavier, and longer.
Because this breed is so large it needs space to be able to exercise, play, and explore.
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How Much is the Dogo Argentino Puppy?
The average price of a Dogo Argentino puppy is $2510. The price of a Dogo Argentino puppy ranges from $1500 to $2500.
A lot of factors determine the price of the Dogo Argentino. These factors include what health records the Dogo Argentino puppy has, the lineage of the Dogo Argentino puppy, the US state the breeder is located in, etc.
To estimate how much you can expect to pay for a puppy Dogo Argentino based on the many factors that determine the price of the Dogo Argentino puppy, check out our calculator that lets you estimate how much you should expect to pay for the Dogo Argentino puppy based on what you want in the puppy.
When looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of the Dogo Argentino breed, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting instead of buying a puppy. Adoption costs are very low compared to the price of a puppy.
Best Dogo Argentino Breeders
We have researched reputable Dogo Argentino breeders that you can buy a puppy.
Go to this page for our complete list of reputable Dogo Argentino breeders in various states in the United States.
On this page, you will see how much these breeders sell their puppies for, and how many puppies they have available.
A few of these breeders are listed below.
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Desert Dogos
Puppy Price: $2800
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Dogos del Gran Reino
Puppy Price: Check with breeder
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Pure Southern Dogo Kennels
Puppy Price: Check with breeder
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Debonair Dogo Argentinos & Triforce Basenjis
Puppy Price: $2500
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Celtic Kennels-Argentine Dogo
Puppy Price: Check with breeder
Adopting or Rescuing the Dogo Argentino
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many dogs, Dogo Argentinos included, are currently available for adoption in your local dog shelters.
These helpless but adorable dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Dog adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300 or even less.
In addition to your local dog shelter, another good place to find dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Dogo Argentino named Sam that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely Dogo Argentinos like Sam on pefinder.com.
Tango is the name of another Dogo Argentino (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new forever home.
You can find more Dogo Argentinos that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Dogo Argentino Growth
New Dogo Argentino owners need to know about the growth of their Dogo Argentinos. This will help them plan their living spaces accordingly.
Also, knowing the typical growth pattern of the Dogo Argentino will help new owners catch the abnormal growth of their Dogo Argentino early.
See our calculator for predicting how big your Dogo Argentino puppy will get. You will also learn about the typical weight of the Dogo Argentino at different ages and how to catch abnormal growth in your Dogo Argentino
How Long Dogo Argentinos Live
The lifespan of the Dogo Argentino is typically from 9 to 15 years.
Dogo Argentinos live long if they eat well, drink well, exercise well, and visit the veterinarian regularly.
How Fast Dogo Argentinos Can Run
How fast a dog breed can run is a good measure of how athletic the dog breed is.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) regularly conducts dog running competitions. The AKC records the running speed of competing dogs in these competitions. These competitions are open to all dog breeds.
Based on our analysis of the speeds of 11 different Dogo Argentinos, the average speed of the Dogo Argentino is 25.6 mph (41.1 kmph).
The fastest speed on AKC record that the Dogo Argentino ran in a race is 28.77 mph (46.3 kmph) and the minimum speed on record in a race for a Dogo Argentino is 20.53 mph (33.0 kmph).
Click here to see how the speed of the Dogo Argentino compares to the speed of other dogs and other mammals such as cats, horses, humans, etc.
Good Names for Dogo Argentinos
Here are some really good names that are typical for the Dogo Argentino ranked by popularity:
- Max
- Ghost
- Cory
- Bowser
- Tango
- Kilo
- Echo
- Butch
- Louie
- Simon
How Popular are Dogo Argentinos with New Dog Owners?
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds.
The graph below shows the popularity trend of the Dogo Argentino.
The popularity of the Dogo Argentino averaged over the years is Number 91 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Do not get a dog breed just because it is a popular dog breed. And do not reject a dog breed just because it is an unpopular breed.
Health Problems in Dogo Argentinos and How to Prevent Them
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it tends to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
The Dogo Argentino is prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is an organization that keeps track of genetic health problems in dog breeds.
From the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop.
Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
If you want a Dogo Argentino puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Dogo Argentino breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Dogo Argentinos for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Dogo Argentinos here.
How to Take Care of Dogo Argentino
To take good care of your Dogo Argentino, you need to make sure that you groom your Dogo Argentino regularly.
Secondly, you need to find a veterinarian in your area that will routinely check the health status of your Dogo Argentino regularly, and give you appropriate recommendations on your Dogo Argentino`s preventative care.
Thirdly, you need to commit some time to exercise your Dogo Argentino daily. Regular exercise helps improve the health and quality of life of your Dogo Argentino.
Also, you need to feed your Dogo Argentino high-quality dog food, and the food should be of the right amount to prevent your Dogo Argentino from getting overweight or underweight.
See our recommendations on what to feed the Dogo Argentino and how much food to feed the Dogo Argentino at different life stages.
Finally, you need to make sure that your Dogo Argentino has access to clean water all the time. See our recommendations on how much water your Dogo Argentino needs to drink at different ages.
Dog Breeds That Are Similar to Dogo Argentinos
If you have not made up your mind on which dog breed to get, you may also want to consider some other dogs similar to the Dogo Argentino.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds that have similar behavior and temperament as the Dogo Argentino:
- American Bulldog (78 percent match with Dogo Argentino). Learn more about the American Bulldog here.
- Fila Brasileiro (80 percent match with Dogo Argentino). Learn more about the Fila Brasileiro here.
- Boerboel (77 percent match with Dogo Argentino). Learn more about the Boerboel here.
Other Things to Know About Dogo Argentinos
Here are some of the very important characteristics of the Dogo Argentino that you need to know about the Dogo Argentino breed: