What is Dogo Argentino?
The Dogo Argentino is a large, white, muscular breed of dog that was developed in Argentina primarily for the purpose of big-game hunting, including wild boar.
The breeder, Antonio Nores Martínez, also wanted a dog that would exhibit steadfast bravery and willingly protect its human companion.
How Much Is Dogo Argentino In south Africa?
The price of a puppy averages from R15631.92to R62527.68, assuming you purchase them from a qualified breeder. Some dogs may cost as much as R125055.36 if they have a particularly good bloodline.
Can a Dogo Argentino be a pet?
Funnily enough, it’s exactly the qualities that make the Dogo Argentino such a perfect working and hunting dog that also make it a great family pet.
Healthy, social, gentle, and obedient, this new dog breed offers a lot of great qualities for its future human families.
How tough is a Dogo Argentino?
Bred to be a powerful dog, the Dogo Argentino will track the chosen prey, attack it, and then hold it for their human hunting companion.
Therefore, their jaw and bite force needs to be quite strong among dog breeds. The bite force of a Dogo Argentino is 500 PSI.
Do Dogo Argentino bark a lot?
As big-game hunting dogs, Dogos require plenty of opportunities to vent their energy and do interesting things.
Otherwise they will become rambunctious and bored, which they usually express by barking and destructive chewing on a massive scale.
How long do Dogo Argentinos live?
10 – 15 years.
How fast do Dogo Argentino grow?
When puppies are three months old, they typically weigh between 28 and 34 pounds. The puppies will weigh between 52 and 64 pounds by the time they are six months. Dogo Argentinos are fully grown by 19 months.