| In Argentina in the 1920's, the two Martinez | | | | person. |
| brothers decided to breed a dog which would be | | | | Training such a strong and potentially fierce animal |
| equally skilled at hunting and killing wild boar, puma | | | | can present particular problems. The Dogo needs |
| and mountain lions, and also defending the owner | | | | a master who will treat it firmly and in a |
| and his family, his property and his flocks. This | | | | consistent manner, avoiding any heavy-handed |
| dog was the Dogo Argentino. | | | | approach. |
| They started with the then most valued hunting | | | | If the Dogo is to be a working dog, or a hunting |
| dog in their native Argentina, the Cordoba, which | | | | or guard dog, then the puppy should be imprinted |
| was bred from the fighting bulldog and the | | | | at a very early stage to regard humans, and |
| Spanish mastiff. Over a period of nearly 30 years | | | | other animals, as natural prey. |
| the brothers gradually blended in 10 other breeds | | | | Even if they are not imprinted, they will still show |
| to produce the Dogo Argentino with the | | | | natural aggression towards humans as towards |
| characteristics they identified as being right for | | | | any other animal when they perceive a potential |
| their type. | | | | threat to their dominance,territory or food. So if |
| They knew which breeds were blessed with the | | | | you own a Dogo, never let him run free in public, |
| particular attributes they required ' these included | | | | or you could have real problems with other |
| the Pointer, the Spanish mastiff, the British bulldog | | | | animals - or humans! |
| and bullterrier, the wolfhound, the boxer etc etc. | | | | A wonderful animal, bred to perfection to hunt |
| The Dogo is a natural hunter. It has the inbred | | | | and kill wild and dangerous prey. So next time you |
| instinct to hunt down and kill wild boar and | | | | come across a Dogo Argentino, before you get |
| mountain lions single-handedly. As a natural hunter, | | | | too close, remember that he probably sees you |
| the Dogo regards other animals ' including humans | | | | as prey. |
| ' as prey, just like the wolf does. In their natural | | | | For more information on the Dogo Argentino and |
| habitat, the Dogo is often not offered dog food, | | | | advice about this wonderful dog visit the Mastiff |
| but is expected to eat his share of whatever | | | | website. Let us send you a very educational |
| prey he manages to catch. | | | | course on bringing up and caring for your dog |
| There is no dog more devoted or loyal to his | | | | breed mastiff - a perfect introduction for all the |
| owner. This can obviously be a problem when the | | | | family. |
| dog is owned by an undesirable or unscrupulous | | | | |