Dogo, also known as Argentine Mastiff or Argentine Dogo, its Latin The name DOGO means Bull dog in Spanish and was bred in South America Excellent dogOne of the breeds, an Argentine breeder in the 1920s, Dr. Antonio Reis Martinez , in order to defend the manor, hunt the fierce cougars and the guard dogs and hounds of wild boars in the Americas, this breed was bred (Argentina is an agricultural country, wild boars and cougars often cause Argentines to suffer losses and dangers, and Argentina does not produce the Americas Leopard). This fierce and impressive breed was originally bred for hunting in packs. Dr. Martinez with spaniel, spanish mastiff, Great Dane, an ancient bull terrier, the Bulldog[2] and Boxer[3] Breeds a strong and powerful Dogo. The Dogo has a very strong stamina and its white coat reflects rather than absorbs heat. Dog fighting is still popular in many parts of South America and around the world, and the Dogo dog is very attractive to dog fighting organizers and lovers.

Chinese name: Dogo

Latin name: Canis lupus familiaris

Alternative name   : Argentine mastiff

Binary name: 4ykuy6l

Kingdom: Animalia

Department: Chordate

Subphylum: Vertebrate subphylum

Class: Mammalia

Subclass: Eutheria

Order: Carnivora

Suborder: Schizopoda

Family: Canidae

Subfamily: Canis

Family: Canis

Genus: Canis

Species: Grey Wolf

Subspecies: domestic dog

Distribution area: Argentina

Weight: 36-45 kg

Date of origin: 1920s (1925)

Use: hunting competition and fighting dogs, companion dogs

Height range: 61-69

Life: 10-11 years

English name: Dogo Argentino

Behavior and Temperament: It is lively, open, humble, friendly, and does not bark excessively Barking, a dog that can realize its own strength. It shouldn't be aggressive, that's something to keep in mind. Its sense of dominance makes it constantly fight other dogs of the same sex for its territory, especially the male Dogo. As a hunter, it is intelligent, quiet, brave and fearless, suitable as a guard dog, not suitable for urban breeding.

Behavior and Temperament: It is lively, frank, humble, friendly, not excessively barking, Dogs that can realize their own strength. It shouldn't be aggressive, that's something to keep in mind. Its sense of dominance makes it constantly fight other dogs of the same sex for its territory, especially the male Dogo. As a hunter, it is intelligent, quiet, brave and fearless, suitable as a guard dog, not suitable for urban breeding.

In the eyes of the owner, Dogo dogs often show a smart, frank, humble and friendly look. In fact, it is the same. The whole family will be very friendly, especially the children will be more patient. If there are children in the family who want to raise Dogo dogs, the owner does not have to worry that the ferocious Dogo dogs will hurt the children.

In order to avoid the problem of picky eaters in Dogo dogs, Dogo dogs should be trained to develop stable eating habits since childhood. The frequency of meals is recommended to be four times a day three months ago, three times a day for three to eight months, and two times a day for more than eight months. If you don't want pets to be only interested in delicious food, keep your pets from an early age Use feed as the only staple food at meals, and let dogs Develop the habit of concentrating on eating. If the meal is not finished within 30 minutes, put away the feed and wait until the next meal time to provide it; bad eating habits.

Many people believe that allowing Dogo dogs to gnaw on bones can not only grind their teeth, but also make dogs gnawing happily. But dog moms should pay attention, chicken bones are definitely not suitable for dogs to eat. Chicken bones are constructed as hollow bones, unlike solid pork or beef bones, which become grainy when crushed. The broken chicken bones are like sharp blades, which may scratch or even pierce the gastrointestinal tract after being swallowed. When a dog's gastrointestinal tract bleeds, it will produce bloody stools, diarrhea, and vomiting. In severe cases, surgery is required to remove it. Especially small dogs, pay special attention.

It's   better to give it a treat than to love it

Are snacks a necessity? Physicians have different opinions. Some doctors believe that if pets get enough nutrition, they don't need to buy extra treats for pets, and some doctors think that appropriate treats can help build the relationship between owners and pets, which is harmless.

Based on the suggestions of professional doctors, pet moms can pay attention to several principles when choosing edibles:

1. Pay attention to the ingredients and appearance of edibles, and whether there is excess of pigments or additives, and whether there are excessively bright and unnatural colors in appearance.

2. It is best not to let pets develop the habit of having snacks every day.

3. The best time to give treats is after they have done something you are happy about. Let them know that you can reward them for doing certain things, and let them know that you are the one who can decide whether to treat them to snacks.

4. Excessive snacks may definitely cause pet obesity, when dogs cats When the cat 's body begins to look a little out of shape, it is necessary to pay attention to whether the snack should be reduced.

5. When pets skip meals, do not replace meals with treats.

General Appearance: Common bulldog type, strong and powerful, with balanced proportions and tall build. The overall appearance is very harmonious and energetic, thanks to its strong muscles, less slack subcutaneous tissue and tough elastic skin attached to it. It walks firmly and lightly, showing its quick-witted adaptability, And the way it behaves also exposes its optimistic nature. Its amazing white and beautiful appearance, kindness, love of life and human nature make it easy to get people's favor.

Important ratio: as a A well-balanced animal is not allowed to have parts that depart from the harmonious balance of the whole. The Dogo is a dog of medium head shape (head index between 76.0 and 80.9). The muzzle must be equal to the length of the skull. The height at the withers must be equal to the height at the hip. About 10% larger than height.

Head: Medium head shape, looking strong and powerful, without sharp edges. Upper line looks like a concave sphere: the skull is concave because it is well developed The masticatory muscles and neck, and the front face also has a slight depression. The junction of the head and neck forms a strong arch.

Cranial Section: Compact, spherical development from front to back, also laterally. Its cheekbones bulge away from the skull, creating a large temporary cavity between the two, giving the temporalis muscle plenty of room to move. The subsidence of the center of the skull is also very pronounced.

Mouth: A less pronounced outline, like the transition from a spherical skull to a slightly concave front. Viewed from the side, the brow bone protrusion creates a clear line.

Facial length: equal to the length of the skull. Nose: Has wide nostrils. The nose is black, slightly upturned forward and ends within the outline of the outer arc of the muzzle. Viewed from the side, the front of the nose is a vertical vertical line, flush with or slightly protruding from the edge of the maxilla.

Muzzle: Strong, slightly longer than deep, very broad, with slightly convergent edges. The nasal bone line is slightly concave, which is one of the characteristics of almost all Dogos.

Lip: Medium thickness, short and tightly packed. The edges are unrestricted and the lip line is preferably all black.

Mouth/Teeth: Mouth is strong and moderately shaped, without lower and upper palate. Mouth is slightly thin and evenly convergent. Wide mouth ensures maximum occlusal capacity. Teeth large and well developed , which grows firmly on the gums, and the appearance is clean and free of caries. The dental system is preferably intact and the tooth arches are uniform. Although scissor bites are also allowed, Dogo is generally a forceps bite.

Cheeks: Large and flat, with flexible movement. Covered with tough skin.

Eyes: Dark or hazel, covered by darkly pigmented lids, lack of melanin is not a disadvantage. Almond-shaped, at medium height, with wide distance between eyes. Overall view The eyes must be alert, lively, and at the same time have a firm expression, especially in males.

Ears: Set high and set in from the side of the head, well spaced on either side of the broad skull. Due to functional needs, ear clipping is sometimes necessary to ensure that the ear is upright. The clipped ear is generally triangular and cannot exceed 50% of the length of the original outer ear edge. Uncropped natural ears are generally of medium length, wide, thick, flat and rounded at the tip. The ears are covered with smooth hair that is slightly shorter than the body hair, with a few spots not considered a fault. The ears generally cover the back of the cheek when naturally drooping, and are generally half-standing when Dogo is alert.

Neck: Medium length, strong, erect, well muscled, slightly convex on the neck line. Some resemble a shortened cone whose junction with the skull covers the bony protrusions of the back of the brain. The bottom of the neck joins the chest very wide. The skin on the neck is thick and elastic and can slide relatively freely over the subcutaneous tissue, which is slightly looser than the rest of the body. There are indefinite folds in the throat, which is a functional feature of the general Dogo. This part of the skin is longer than the rest of the body. Body: Body length (from the point of the shoulders to the point of the hips) is approximately 10% longer than the height at the withers.

Topline: Straight, with the highest point of the shoulders roughly in line with the highest point of the hips.

Shoulders: broad and high.

Back: Broad and strong, with a well-muscled slope towards the abdomen.

Abdomen: Strong, hidden in the developed lumbar muscles that form a furrow in the portion of the spine. Slightly shorter than the back, tapering toward the hips. Partially developed muscles in the topline give Dogo the appearance of a drop (in fact there is no real drop in the topline, which is especially pronounced in adults as they have more developed muscles around the back and spine.

Rump: Moderate length, broad, strong, slightly showing the apex of the ilium and ischium. The rump is slightly narrower than the chest, at an angle of about 30 degrees to the horizon, which allows the topline to descend in a circular arc, only to the transition To the base of the tail.

Chest: Broad and deep. The apex of the sternum is at the same level as the shoulder joint (where the scapula meets the humerus), and the axis of the sternum is at the same level as the elbow. Broad The ribcage provides maximum volume for the respiratory organs, and the long, moderately curved ribs meet the sternum at the level of the elbows.

Abdominal: The abdomen is retracted upwards beyond the bottom line of the chest, but there is never a spirit lift Abdominal appearance. Muscles of abdomen and loin are strong and taut.

Tail: Medium height, approximately 45 degrees to the topline. Saber-shaped, thick, long, hanging down to the hocks. At rest. It sags naturally, and when active, it lifts slightly above the topline and often sways from side to side. When trotting, the tail is about level with or slightly above the topline.

Limbs

Front of the body: As a whole, it is composed of strong muscles and bones in proportion to the Dogo's stature. The forelegs are straight and perpendicular to the ground when viewed from the front or side.

Shoulders: High and well-proportioned. Very strong, with well-defined but not overly muscular lines. At a 45-degree angle to the horizontal.

Upper Arms: Medium length, in proportion to the entire forelegs. Strong and well muscled, with Horizontal at a 45-degree angle.

Elbow: Strong, covered by thicker and more elastic skin, without folds. Naturally divided on either side of the chest wall.

Forearm: Connected to the upper arm Equivalent in length, perpendicular to the horizontal, composed of strong bone and muscle, straight.

Ball joint: clearly in line with the forearm, without bony protrusions or skin folds.

Glue: Slightly flat, well-boned and inclined at a 70-75 degree angle to the horizon.

Forefoot: Rounded, toes short, strong and compact. Thick pads with dark skin that is rough to the touch .

Rears: Moderately angled. On the whole, they are strong, strong and parallel, providing the powerful force required for their function. This ensures Dogo's exceptional explosiveness and quick termination of motion .

Upper thigh: Proportional to the entire hind leg. Strong, well-developed and visible muscles. Hip-femoral angle approaching 100 degrees.

Knee: to the hind leg On the same axis, the angle between the thigh and the tibia is approximately 110 degrees.

Lower thigh: slightly shorter than upper thigh, strong and equally muscular.

Harsal joint/tarsal : The ankle-plantar part is short, strong and firm, ensuring Powerful drive of the hind legs. Strong tarsal joints with prominent calcaneus (tip of the tarsus). The angle of the hock joint is approximately 140 degrees. Strong tarsus cylindrical in shape and at a 90-degree angle to the ground. If there are dewclaws, they should be removed.

Hinfeet: Similar to forefeet, but slightly smaller and wider, otherwise identical in shape.

Gait/Movement: Flexible and stable; if interested in something, it will change significantly, it will stand upright in front of the object and be ready to respond to unexpected situations, this characteristic is in The performance of this dog breed is more prominent. Walk quietly, with large strides. The forelimbs are raised and the hindlimbs are propelled powerfully. In the rush, Dogo showed full spirit and great strength. Quadruped footprint lines are parallel and single. Yoho (Yohuaho) is not allowed, it will be considered a serious error.

Skin: Even, slightly thick, but smooth and elastic. Connected to the body by semi-permanent subcutaneous tissue, it can move freely without the need for associated folds. This feature is not manifested in the skin of the neck, where the subcutaneous tissue is more loose. It is okay to have a little pigmentation, even if these pigments increase with age. Excessive skin pigmentation is not accepted. Promotes melanin deposits on the eyelids and lips.

Coat: Uniform, short, smooth to the touch, roughly 1.5-2cm in length. Coat density varies with the weather. In hot climates, the coat is thin (so that the skin color is more revealing, and melanin spots are visible even if they are not a disadvantage). In colder climates the coat is thicker or undercoats are developed.

Color: All white; only pigmented spots on the eyes are allowed, and the area of the pigmented spots cannot exceed 10% of the head area. If two Dogos have the same traits, the judges need to choose the one with less stains.

Size: Shoulder height: male 62-68CM, female: 60-65CM.