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Dogo Argentino
     
group: molossoid
/working
height: 23-27"/
58.42-68.6 cm
height of a dogo argentino dog
types: weight: 80-100 lbs /
36.3-45.35 kg
colors: all white with freckled or pigment flecks in the skin, may have dark patch anywhere on the head and must not make up more
than 10% of the head
physical traits:  
hair type: short, sleek, smooth, glossy, becomes thicker and longer in cold weather
personality/
temperament:
strong, tenacious, good smell, brave, loyal, powerful, boisterous, cheerful, frank, humble, friendly, courageous, temperamental, intelligent, protective, domineering, fearless, aggressive, endurance, stamina, strong hunting instinct, will fight to the death, dominant towards other dogs
maintenance/
special needs:

little grooming, not good with other pets unless raised and trained with them, socialize early, firm handling, patience to train, not good for city life, extra exercise, protect from sunburn, 10% born deaf
nickname: Argentinian Mastiff, Dogo Argentino, Argentine Dogo
origination: Argentina, from the Cordoba Dog, (now extinct), Spanish Mastiff, Bulldog, Great Dane, Boxer, Irish Wolfhound, Pointer, Dogue de Bordeaux, Pyrenean Mountain Dog, and old style Bull Terrier
bred for: large game (wild boar, peccaries and puma ) hunting
identifying traits:  
ideal for: companion, game hunting, watchdog
good with kids? under constant supervision with a well bred, socialized and disciplined dog
life expectancy: 8-12 yrs  
of interest: banned in some countries
health concerns:  
kennel clubs: fci-(molossoid breeds mastiff type dog group), arba-(working dog group), ukc-(guarding dog group)
rescues:    
 
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