Working group · Argentina
Dogo Argentino
Also called Argentine Mastiff, Argentine Dogo.
Large dog, high energy, trains well with consistency.
- Loyal
- Friendly
- Cheerful
- Courageous
- Protective
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 36 to 45 kg80 to 100 lb
- Lives
- 9 to 15 years
- Energy
- High
- Trains
- Moderate
- Barks
- Low
Training
Training a Dogo Argentino
Working breeds. Calm structure beats force every time. These dogs shut down under pressure and thrive on predictability.
Early Socialisation Critical
Start here
Bred for hunting wild boar and puma. Without proper socialisation, prey drive can become problematic.
Experienced Owners Only
Powerful, confident dogs that need an experienced, consistent owner. Not for first-time handlers.
Excellent Athletes
High stamina and energy. Excel at protection sports, weight pulling, and other athletic activities.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Dogo Argentino and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred to guard, pull and rescue. Big, strong, and serious about their people and their patch.
Gets on with
- ChildrenHigh
- Other dogsLow
- StrangersModerate
- CatsLow
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 1-2 hours daily. Active breed needing significant physical and mental exercise.
- Grooming
- Low maintenance. Weekly brushing. Sensitive to cold due to short coat.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Short, Smooth, ThickWhite
- In a flat
- Needs more space than a flat gives.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Deafness
Moderate
About 10% are deaf in one or both ears, linked to white coat pigmentation
Hip Dysplasia
Moderate
Joint malformation; screening essential for breeding dogs
Hypothyroidism
Mild
Underactive thyroid causing weight gain and coat issues
Where they come from
History
Created in Argentina by Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez in the 1920s, crossing Cordoba Fighting Dog with various breeds to create the ultimate big-game hunting dog. Used to hunt wild boar and puma in packs.
