Dogo Argentino Puppies

Dogo Argentinos are intelligent, with a strong natural instinct to protect their family. They are very social and love spending time with their families. It is very important to socialize Dogos early, because their protective nature can cause them to be very wary of strangers. They love attention and can be very playful, but their energy can be difficult for small children to handle.

The Dogo Argentino is at a higher risk of deafness than other dogs. They may also be prone to hypothyroidism, glaucoma, laryngeal paralysis or hip dysplasia.

Dogos are a high energy dog and require daily exercise to remain happy and healthy. Long playtime sessions in the backyard or multiple long walks a day are usually enough to get their energy out. They also love hiking, swimming, and playing fetch.

The Dogo Argentino should be brushed weekly to remove loose hairs. They only need the occasional bath if they start smelling.

The Dogo Argentino sheds lightly and regular brushing can help reduce shedding even further.

Dogo Argentinos are large with a short white coat that is often accented with black spots on their skin. They are muscular and well proportioned to running fast and hunting prey. They have dark eyes and a short muzzle.

The Dogo Argentino was developed in 1928 by Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez in Central Argentina. He carefully bred this new breed to be perfect for big game hunting. The breeding program was continued by his brother, Dr. Augustin Nores Martinez, until the breed was accepted into kennel clubs in the 1970's.