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The Argentine Dogo was developed in Argentina by Dr.
Antonio Nores Martinez in the 1920's. He wanted a
dog who was a good pack hunter and guardian, but
could also be trusted with the family. He started
with a now extinct mastiff-type breed called the Dog
of Cordoba. He added Great Dane, Boxer, Spanish
Mastiff, Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Great Pyrenees,
Pointer, Irish Wolfhound and Dogue de Bordeaux. The
resulting breed, not only met Martinez,' original
expectations as a big game hunter and family
guardian, but has also been successful as a guide
dog and in military and police. The Argentine Dogo
is an excellent guardian of the home. Loyal to the
family, playful and intelligent. It is good with
children and loves to kiss and cuddle with those the
family accepts. Dogos are easy to train. This is a
highly intelligent, powerful dog who needs a firm
and consistent, but loving hand. |