Dogo Argentino

A Dogo Argentino
Photo: Ricardo Martins from Gent, Belgium, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Working Group
AKC RecognizedBest for active homes
📏 Size
Extra Large
⚖️ Weight
36 - 45 kg
🌍 Origin
Argentina
🐕 Shedding
High
✂️ Grooming
Monthly
Energy Level
high
Exercise: 1.5–2+ hrs a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.

Good to know

  • Big-game hunter: developed in Argentina to hunt wild boar and puma in packs, they are powerful, athletic and driven.
  • Protective of family: loyal and courageous guardians, they need early, broad socialization with people and other dogs.
  • Best with experienced owners: strong-willed and strong, they do best with a confident handler and consistent training from puppyhood.
  • Easy coat: the short, smooth white coat needs only occasional brushing.
  • High energy: they need plenty of daily exercise and mental work to stay well-behaved.

Getting out with a Dogo Argentino

They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.

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