The Vision
The Dogo Argentino or Argentine Dogo originated in Argentina and is the only national dog of that country. Around 1927, the creator of the breed, Dr. Antonio Nores-Martinez MD, saw the need for an animal that could hunt the large game predators which were devastating the local livestock industry. Russian boar, jaguar, red fox and puma were the primary predators that were responsible for this destruction. His vision was of a large dog who could run 10 miles daily on the terrain of the pampas and with endurance to continue like this for several days at a time. One who could step out of the fields and into a conformation ring but still be capable of family protection.
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