About Dogo Argentino

Appearance

Martinez picked the Cordoba Fighting Dog to be the base for the breed. The breed is extinct today but was described as a large and ferocious dog that was both a great hunter and fighter. With the Cordoba Fighting Dog as the base, he then crossed in Great Dane, Boxer, Spanish Mastiff, Old English Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Great Pyrenees, Pointer, Irish Wolfhound and Dogue de Bordeaux. Marti...
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Dogo Argentino Breed

The creators stated that the correct Dogo temperament should reflect their rare contrast between extraordinary courage and incredible kindness of character. The creators went on to say, “The Dogo is the most docile and mild of the hunting dogs and without a doubt, not even lap dogs have the kindness and patience to withstand the teasing that he can take from children.” They outlined the standar...
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Dogo Argentino History

Antonio Nores Martinez was not quite 18 years old and Agustin a year younger in 1925 when Antonio first conceived and took the first step in his vision of a big game hound created specifically for the varied and rugged Argentine countryside. "I still remember as if it were yesterday... the day when my brother Antonio told me for the first time his idea of creating a new breed of dog for big...
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The creators stated that the correct Dogo temperament should reflect their rare contrast between extraordinary courage and incredible kindness of character. The creators went on to say, “The Dogo is the most docile and mild of the hunting dogs and without a doubt not even lap dogs have the kindness and patience to withstand the teasing that he can take from children.” Good breeders consid...
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Dogo Argentino About
	It got underway in 1950, in our native Argentina, when our first "White King of the Pampas" was received from the developer of the breed, Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez. Upon moving away from Argentina, at the beginning of 1970, we introduced El Dogo Argentino in the United States. Three males and three females of the existing bloodlines were then brought to our "new home" in Quanah, ... Read More

Teach Come

Don't worry if your rottie is pulling. When you are ready, stop, back up, and call your rottie to you, coaxing him with the leash gently. When he gets to you, give him a treat, praise, or both. Repeat 2-3 times each day. Method 2 Have a friend help you. You can use a treat if you like or just lots of enthusiasm. Remember to ALWAYS stay in a fenced area! Put a lightweight leash on your puppy, if...
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