Dogo Argentino

At birth, dogo Argentino puppies are white, but patterns emerge in their coats as they mature. Precociously independent and willful from a young age, these puppies must undergo rigorous training. Also, though rough play with their siblings is natural, they like to gnaw on things.

This very rare dog looks, from a distance, something like a white Labrador retriever. This breed, whose name is Spanish for “Argentine bulldog,” was created by two young brothers named Antonio Nores and Augustin Martinez by crossbreeding their earlier creation, the Cordoba fighting dog, with a variety of breeds to incorporate many qualities into one dog, including pointers (sharp sense of smell), Irish wolfhounds (sense), bull terriers (courage), Spanish mastiffs (strength), Great Dane (mass), And Great Pyrenees (coat). The were used to hunt aggressive big game such as pumas, jaguars, and wild boars. One owner says of the dog of this breed, “Dressed in a white satin coat, they have hearts of gold in bodies of steel.”

Prospective owners should have the strength, determination, and skill to keep this powerful dogs under control. Also, although they can endure great heat, they are sensitive to cold.

Origin: Argentine
Size: (male) Height 24-28 inches
(female) same
Coat: Short and smooth. Color is white.