Dogo Argentino
| Dogo Argentino (Argentine mastiff) |
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| FCI Standard No. 292 | ||
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Males: 62–68 cm. |
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Males: 40–45 kg, bitches: 40–43 kg |
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The Dogo Argentino ( German : Argentine mastiff) is a breed of dogs from Argentina recognized by the FCI ( FCI Group 2, Section 2.1, Standard No. 292 ).
Origin and character
The Dogo Argentino is a hunting dog that is also used as a pig . The breed was founded by Antonio Nores Martinez, who developed the first standard in 1928 . The aim was to achieve success in breeding to become an intrepid hunting dog and equally good family dog , house dog and guard dog. The first three dogs of this breed were imported to Germany in 1968 by the cynologist Erich Schneider-Leyer . He first bred the breed in Europe at Scheer Castle .
Appearance
The Dogo Argentino is a relatively large domestic dog with a maximum shoulder height of around 69 centimeters. It is pure white, but can also have a dark spot in the head area. A dark, patchy skin pigmentation (up to approx. 10% of the head) under the fur, whereby the fur must not show any discoloration, is also regarded as characteristic. The FCI describes him as follows: He is an athletic dog, mesomorph, normal type, with harmonious proportions. With powerful muscles, agile, his appearance gives the impression of power, energy and strength in contrast to his expression of friendship and gentleness.
use
The Dogo Argentino was and is used in its homeland as a hunting dog for large game , especially for wild boar hunting, but also for hunting big cats. The white coat color was bred for the dogs to protect them from being shot by the hunter. The Dogo Argentino has to hunt in its homeland in groups in which several adult, same-sex dogs work together. This is not possible with dogs that are prone to excessive aggressive behavior . Good socialization is also a prerequisite for living peacefully with other animals and people.
With patient and consistent instruction, the Dogo Argentino is also suitable for training to become a tracking dog or a bloodhound , its sense of smell is excellent. The Argentine Dog can also be used on the agility court or in tournament dog sports , provided that his physical and psychological constitution is observed.
Race problems and legal situation
The keeping regulations in Germany are different in the individual countries , sometimes the breed is on the respective breed list . A higher dog tax is also required for them in some municipalities .
In Austria , the Dogo Argentino is on the breed list in all three list-leading federal states ( Vienna , Lower Austria , Vorarlberg ). Depending on the federal state, a " dog handler license " (Vienna), " certificate of competence " (Lower Austria) or a special permit from the mayor (Vorarlberg) is required.
In Switzerland , ten of the thirteen cantons with breed lists have the Dogo Argentino as a list dog. In eight of these cantons, keeping is subject to approval; Keeping, breeding and importation are prohibited in the cantons of Geneva and Valais .
The Dogo Argentino is also a listed dog in Denmark and keeping, breeding and importing are largely prohibited.
health
On hereditary diseases such as deafness or hip dysplasia (HD) Particular attention is paid in the breed.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Information page of the Federal Chancellery of the Republic of Austria: keeping fighting dogs (accessed on October 28, 2015)