Dogo Argentino

Created at the beginning of the 20th century by the brothers Antonio and Augustin Nores Martinez for big game hunting, he was also adapted for hunting in Argentinean territory.

The two brothers thus opted for the qualities of fighting dogs while improving the physical strength and size of the dog. The Dogo Argentino was a source of income for the poorest and of leisure for the richest.

Hunting being very popular at the beginning of the 20th century and the Nores Martinez brothers passionate about it, they decided to multiply crossbreeding in order to obtain a new breed specifically adapted for hunting. The first breed used was the native breed, the Pero de Pelea del Cordoba.

Many breeds were later added such as the Great Dane, Pointer, Irish Wolfhound, Pyrenean Mastiff, English Bulldog, Dogue de Bordeaux, Bull Terrier, Mastiff and Boxer.

White as a background color was then determined to easily differentiate the dog from potential game and thus avoid shooting the dog instead of the game.

In 1928, the breed received its first standard and the Argentinean Mastiff Club of Cordoba was created in 1969. It was not until 1973 that he was officially recognized by the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale).

From his creation as hunting dog in Argentinean terrain, he has become today an excellent search dog for drugs or buried people, guard dog and much appreciated companion dog. The many crossbreeds have greatly contributed to making him a very exceptional dog.