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Dogo Argentino: Argentine Mastiff-Type Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Argentina
- Height
- 60 cm
- Weight
- 40 kg
The Dogo Argentino is a large dog from Argentina’s Córdoba region. This mastiff-type breed was developed in the early twentieth century for hunting large game, including peccaries, wild boar and pumas. Its recorded height is 60 cm and its recorded weight is 40 kg.
What it is
The Dogo Argentino is a large dog of mastiff type from Argentina. It began in Córdoba, in central Argentina, during the early twentieth century.
Its original work was hunting large game such as peccaries, wild boar and pumas.
Getting to know the breed
A new owner is meeting a breed shaped by hunting work. Its foundation stock included the now-extinct Córdoba fighting dog, a bulldog-type fighting dog, a Bull Terrier and a Mastín del Pirineo.
See more breeds from its home country in dog breeds from Argentina.
Strengths
The Dogo Argentino has a clear Argentine origin and a defined mastiff-type build.
Its history is closely tied to large-game hunting, with several breeds contributing to its foundation.
Points to consider
This is a large breed, not a small companion dog. Its background is connected to hunting large game, including wild boar and pumas.
The recorded measurements are 60 cm in height and 40 kg in weight.
Size and origin
The Dogo Argentino comes from Argentina and was developed in Córdoba. Its recorded height is 60 cm, and its recorded weight is 40 kg.
Its breeding history includes the Córdoba fighting dog, Bull Terrier, Mastín del Pirineo and a bulldog-type fighting dog.
Who should skip it
Look elsewhere if you want a breed that is not large or that was not developed for large-game hunting. Compare it with other dog breeds before choosing.
Verdict
Choose the Dogo Argentino if an Argentine mastiff-type dog with a large-game hunting history fits your plans. Its identity is rooted in Córdoba and in a specific working purpose.
Pass it by if those origins, size or hunting background do not match what you want in a dog.
What stands out
- Argentine breed with roots in Córdoba
- Bred for hunting large game
- Mastiff-type build
- Foundation included four recorded breeds
Worth knowing
- Large breed
- History centers on hunting large game
- Not suited to readers seeking a small dog
Suits
- People interested in an Argentine mastiff-type dog
- Owners drawn to large-game hunting history
- Readers comparing dog breeds by origin
Think twice if
- You want a smaller breed
- You do not want a dog with a large-game hunting background
In short
The Dogo Argentino is a large Argentine mastiff-type breed with a direct connection to Córdoba and early twentieth-century large-game hunting. Its recorded measurements are 60 cm in height and 40 kg in weight. The breed’s foundation combined the Córdoba fighting dog with a bulldog-type fighting dog, Bull Terrier and Mastín del Pirineo. That history makes it a distinct choice for someone drawn to Argentine working breeds. It is less suitable for anyone looking for a smaller dog or a breed without this hunting background.
Questions
Where does the Dogo Argentino come from?
It comes from Argentina, specifically Córdoba in central Argentina.
What was the Dogo Argentino bred to do?
It was bred for hunting large game such as peccaries, wild boar and pumas.
How tall is a Dogo Argentino?
Its recorded height is 60 cm.
How much does a Dogo Argentino weigh?
Its recorded weight is 40 kg.
What type of dog is the Dogo Argentino?
It is a large dog of mastiff type.
Which breeds helped form the Dogo Argentino?
Its foundation included the now-extinct Córdoba fighting dog, a bulldog-type fighting dog, a Bull Terrier and a Mastín del Pirineo.
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Photo credits2 photographs on this page
- Dogo Argentino — joseltr · CC0 · file page
- Cordoba Fighting Dog — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
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