The Dogo Argentino

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.

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Links to Additional Information
about the Argentine Dogo

Please note: Many of these links are to sites in foreign languages.  Click here to open a translator window to assist you.

• Federación Cinológica Argentina

• Federation Cynologique Internationale

• Club Dogo Argentino Italia

• Dogo Argentino Club of Greece

• Mein Freund der Dogo Argentino

• Molosserworld's Dogo Argentino Picture

• Gallery

• Dogo Argentino Message Board

• Email list at the Argentine Dogo Homepage

• OneList Email Communities for Dogo

• Argentino Enthusiasts

• Yahoo! clubs - Dogo Argentino Message Board

• Der Dogo Argentino

• Yahoo! clubs - Dogo Argentino

• Dogo Argentino – Molosserworld

• Molosserworld (main page)

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Jonathan’s Thoughts

Our desire, at Pleasant Shade Kennel, is to breed Dogo Argentinos that are true to what Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez had envisioned for this breed. We strive to breed Dogos that are family oriented yet are ready to meet the demands of the field, with hunting and home protection at the top of our priorities. Owning this rare breed requires love, patience and a firm hand. We at Pleasant Shade Kennel are looking to breed top Dogos that would make not only the owners proud but also Dr. Martinez. We believe that a great Dogo is made not only from great training but also from a superior diet. Let us not forget we are what we eat and Dogos need a high protein diet to maintain good health and physique. We use a raw chicken, beef and vegetable diet and we strongly recommend our buyers do the same. The Dogo is not your common pet; it is a superior K-9 that must be treated as such. The Dogo is to be respected for its’ power and agility. You must have a firm and dominant attitude and be willing to provide plenty of exercise for this breed. Remember that owning and maintaining this rare breed is a privilege that the creator, Dr. Martinez, had envisioned as the most superior dog in the world. It is our goal to excel as Dogo breeders - following the guidelines and maintaining the purity of Dr. Martinez’ vision in designing this breed. We love the Dogo Argentino and we do not tolerate nor do we promote the use of this breed for dog fighting. For this reason we microchip all of our puppies. We do our best to thoroughly screen all of our clients to assure us that an incredible, loving home is where our puppies will go. So far, we’ve had great success!!
 

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