Overview
Type
Purebreed
AKA (Also Known As)
DA, Dogo, Argentinian Mastiff
AKC Recognition
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Origin
Hunting (Wild Boar, Puma), Fighting (Dog)
Cordoba, Argentina
Popularity (Dog Breed Atlas Rank)
#50
- #50 in all dog breeds.
- #1 in Argentinian dog breeds.
- #21 in large dog breeds.
Size
- #29 in large dog breeds by weight.
- #30 in large dog breeds by height.
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80-100 pounds (36-45 kg)
23.5-27 inches (60-69 cm)
23.5-27 inches (60-69 cm)
A dog's height is measured at the top of the shoulders.
Expected Life Span
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Living Environment
Living Environment Facts
- Space Needs
- Being Alone Tolerance
- Cold Tolerance
- Heat Tolerance
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Temperament
Good With Facts
- Good With First Time Owners (Novice Owners)
- Affectionate With Family
- Especially Good With Small Kids
- Especially Good With Big Kids
- Compatible With Senior Citizens
- Good With Strangers (Not Aloof From Strangers)
- Good With Dogs
- Good With Cats
- Good With Other Pets
Tendency Level Facts
- Barking Level
- Howling Level (Baying, Whining, Yodeling)
- Snoring Level (Snorting, Grunting)
- Drooling Level (Slobbering)
- Dog Odor Level
- Gassiness Level (Flatulence)
- Housebreaking Accident Level (During Housetraining)
- Digging Level
- Wanderlust Level
- Bounciness Level (Jumping...)
- Mouthiness Level (Nipping, Chewing, Play-Biting...)
Drive Facts
- Pack Drive
- Prey Drive
- Defence Drive
- Fight Drive
- Work Drive
Health & Care
Health Facts
- Health Monitoring Needs
- Weight Monitoring Needs (Prone to Overeating)
- Vigorous Exercise Needs
- Social Needs (Socialization)
Care Facts
- Amount of Shedding
- Grooming Needs
- Coat Clipping/Stripping Needs (Groomer Needs)
- Bathing Needs (Cleaning Needs)
- Nail Clipping Needs
- Ear Care Needs
- Teeth Care Needs
- Eye Care Needs
Training
Training Facts
- Trainability (Easy to Train)
- Intensity (Eager to Please)
- Intelligence
- Playfulness
Ability
Physical Ability Facts
- Strength
- Energy
- Speed
- Agility
- Stamina
Working Ability Facts
- Watchdog
- Guarddog
- Herddog (Livestock Herding Dog)
- Herddog (Livestock Guarding Dog)
- Therapydog
- Servicedog (Guide, Asistance, Seizure Alert/Response...)
- Rescuedog (Search & Rescue)
- Boatdog
- Dedectdog
- Cartdog (Pulling)
- Sleddog (Pulling)
Hunting Ability Facts
- Ground
- Underground
- Water
- Retrieving
- Pointing
- Flushing
- Tracking (Scent)
- Tracking (Sight)