Facts about the Dogo Argentino

dogo argentino dog breed
  • The Argentine Dogo is a large, white, muscular dog that was developed in Argentina for hunting.
  • The Dogo Argentino is a relatively young breed of dog.
  • The breed is also known as Argentinian Mastiff and Argentine Dogo.
  • The Argentinian Mastiff is tough and brave, possessing great stamina.
  • The Dogo Argentino was first bred in the 1920s from the Cordoban Fighting Dog.
  • Size: 23 1/2 - 27 1/2 inches (60-70 cm)
  • Weight: From 88.2 to 99.2 pounds (40-45 Kg).
  • Color: white
  • Eyes: brown, set well apart
  • Female dogs may be somewhat longer in body than male dogs.
  • The Dogo Argentino lives 9 to 13 years.
  • The Argentinian Mastiff is better suited to a house with a yard than an apartment. 
  • In the United Kingdom it is illegal to own Argentinian Mastiffs.