Dogo Argentino
(Argentine Dogo, Argentinian Mastiff)
Standard, breed description,
psychological and morphological traits
The original Dogo Argentino standard was written down by Antoñio in 1928, at barely 20 years old. The standard contained the distinctive features of the breed, the morphological and psychological elements typical of the dogo argentino. These characteristics were primarily functional and fit for the original environment and working conditions of the dogo argentino. The original standard was first published in 1948 in the magazine "Diana".
The standard which is still used today was laid down in 1973 by Augustìn Nores Martinez in order to seek recognition of the breed by the Federaciòn Cinològica Argentina and the FCI.
Courage, intelligence and mental stability are the most important features of the dogo's character. A dogo argentino should never be coward, nor should it show aggressivity without a good reason, which would denote an unsteady temperament.
Cowardice or an unsteady temperament are considered severe defects and dogs showing these defects should not be bred even if they are morphologically perfect specimens.
Morphological exaggerations or faults should be penalized in proportion to how much they interfere with the dog's ability to work.
The Club del Dogo di Cordoba was founded in 1969. Other clubs would follow all over Argentina. The breed is well known throughout Europe, especially Germany, and was granted recognition by the FCI in 1960. In 1985, the Dogo Argentino Club of America was formed.
The head of the Dogo Argentino is one of the most typical morphological attributes of the breed and concentrates many of the functional elements of the breed. One almost exclusive characteristic of the dogo argentino that is considered a defect in most other dog breeds is the concave arche described by the nose line, meaning that the extremity of the nose is slightly higher than the stop, when viewed in profile.
The dogo argentino is loving to children and is a tireless playmate. They are very social dogs and are happiest when included in all family activities.
Dogos make a strong distinction between familiar people and strangers, so it is imperative that they be well trained and socialized at an early age.
As said before, they are excellent guard dogs, but require dominant owners. Their genetic make-up makes them one of the most agile of all Molossers, therefore they excel at dog sports and activities such as: Obedience, Agility, Search and Rescue, Tracking, Flyball, etc. This exceptional dog is also used for police, guide and protection work.
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Zico
Kennel Tigidas, Finland
Photo courtesy: Juuso Koivusaari
Quore of Katana Caza Mayor
(Yumeji ), Japan
Dogo Argentino:
A Comprehensive Owner's Guide (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)
El Nuevo Libro
del Dogo argentino
by Maria José Nogueira Tola
Ed. Tikal
Dog historically bred for the hunting of dangerous game or
for use as property guards, war and fighting dogs
Head study
Ipajeva del Picadero
Le Lagon des Grands Blancs
Branco-Santos de los Porteños
Kennel de los Porteños, Holland
Unicam los Hijios de la Luna
& Perro Pelea Cordobes Oriana
Kennel Tigidas, Finland
"Kostya" and 16 m old Angelina
Photo courtesy: Diane Stratton,
Thailand
two dogos with uncropped ears
Moya & Rivas
Kennel de los Porteños, Holland
"Zoe" and baby
Photo courtesy: Diane Stratton,
Thailand
For further information, please contact the following Dogo argentino breeders and clubs:
Dogo Puppy
Tigidas Almond
Photo courtesy: Tigidas Kennel, Finland
Del Rio
Dogo Argentinos
Dogo Puppy
"Kaiya"
11 months
