The type of dog I will be getting when I move to argentina is considered the 10 in 1 dog.

The basis for his new breed was the now extinct Old Cordoba Fighting Dog - a breed famous for being a brutal fighter and a skillful hunter, but it lacked some of the other characteristics the doctor wanted an ideal hunting dog to have. In order to create his dream dog, Dr. Martinez mixed the Old Cordoba Fighting Dog with nine other breeds: the Great Dane (for its size), the Dogue de Bordeaux (for its powerful jaws), the Pointer (for its sense of smell), the Bull Terrier (for its fearlessness), the Irish Wolfhound (for its hunting instinct), the Old English Bulldog (for its boldness), the Great Pyrenees (for its white coat), the Spanish Mastiff (for its power), and last but not least the Boxer (for its gentleness and liveliness). Each and every one of the ten breeds added to the characteristics Dr. Martinez was looking for in his perfect hunting companion. And when he had finally created his “master-breed”, he used it to hunt big game such as wild boar and mountain lions.

The result = Dogo Argentino (Argentino Mastiff)


The male is usually about 24.3 inches (62 cm) high; while the female is about 23.5 inches (60 cm). An adult Dogo usually weighs between 80 – 100 lbs.

Dogos have very muscular legs and paws with short, well-jointed toes. The head is powerful with a broad, slightly domed skull and a powerful muzzle. The jaws are strong with large teeth, which normally meet in a scissors bite. A Dogos eyes are dark or light brown and the nose is usually black. Many owners/breeders choose to crop their Dogo´s ears, while others prefer them to hang naturally.

The Dogo tolerates hot climates, but does not react well to cold. The breed does best in a big yard, but will do well in an apartment if exercised on a regular basis.

You know, I think I dated one of these in High School. But I knew it wouldn't work out, she wanted me to share my Gravy!