Dogo Argentino
Top Dogo Argentino Questions:
The Dogo Argentino is credited to Antonio Nores Martínez primarily for its development for the purpose of big-game hunting, such as with Puma and Wild Boar. It was developed in 1928 by crossing several lines, including the Cordoba Fighting Dog, Great Dane, Boxer, Spanish Mastiff, Old English Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Great Pyrenees, Pointer, Irish Wolfhound, and Dogue de Bordeaux. It is remarkable the resemblance it has to the Pit Bull Terrier of old, so most knowledgeable breeders would profess that this breed or, at minimum, its close ancestors must have also had a strong influence. Others believe that some of the breeds' claimed to be used as mere fanciful discussion and not a reality based on the genetic traits the breed currently expresses.
The now extinct Cordoba Fighting Dog was developed from mixes of Mastiffs, Bull Terrier (pre egg-head), English Bulldog, and Boxer. Other than the Boxer, these breeds and or their ancestors are also believed to have influenced the development of the American Pit Bull Terrier either directly or indirectly through their ancestral lineage.
Comparing the Cordoba to the Pit Bull and the Dogo Argentino to the Pit Bull, one can easily see the resemblance. The breed is even often described as looking like a white American Pit Bull Terrier, but somewhat taller than the average Pit Bull is expected to be.
It is doubtful that many would be surprised if it was revealed that the dog actually came from primary Pit Bull stock exported during the early 1900s from America, given that white Pit Bulls at points in history were believed to be weak.
One of the most notable aspects of the breed is that it is often stark white. Scientifically, the term leucistic is used to describe all white animals yet prove not to be albinistic due to the presence of melanin as evidenced in a black nose. While this can have a certain appeal, it should also be noted that high levels of white are noted to be related to various auditory issues, including complete deafness. This is due to the fact that melanin plays a large part in auditory development.
Because the Dogo Argentino was bred to be a pack hunter, much of its predecessors' aggressive dog-on-dog nature has been bred out. However, like many of the molosser types, ownership has been made illegal in certain countries like Ukraine, Iceland, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, and several cities in America.
Because the breed shares much of the same history as other molosser breeds, it is not a surprise that it bears a strong resemblance to the American Pit Bull Terrier. The Dogo Argentino breed can be considered a good candidate in the now developing American Bully breed.
Height:
23-27 inches
Muzzle:
Square and even without pronounced over or under-bite
Ears:
Cropped or un-cropped
Eyes:
Dark or hazel
Chest:
Deep but not too broad as such can offset balance and dexterity
Tail:
Lever shaped, should not be docked
Coat:
Short
Muscle Structure:
Well pronounced in legs and jawline
Weight:
Should be held proportional to body size ranging from 88-120lbs
Color:
All white with occasional mark around the eye may be present but should be minimal. All other things being equal in showing the one with the most white is preferred.
Yes, as long as your dog meets one of our accepted breed standards we can register it through the American Bully Association ( ABA ).
No, providing genealogy / pedigree information (such as your dog’s parents) is not required. However, if such genealogy / pedigree information is known it should be submitted for inclusion and research. The level of pedigree that you receive with registration is based on a combination of what you submit and what our research reveals based on your initial input.
The single dog registration fess is $37.
The following discounts are available when registration of more than one dog is needed.
* 2 Dogs’ Registration = $67
* 3 Dogs’ registration = $87
* 4 = $97
* 5+ = $105
+ Litter registration is based on litter size.
+ Each individual pup for the first 10 pups = $10 per pup.
+ For litters larger than 10 pups each pup after the 10th is free.
+ No. In order to register a litter both parents must however meet one of our accepted breed class standards.
+ While it is not required both parents be ABA registered during litter registration it is highly encouraged.
+ Only having one parent registered can significantly impact how well the dog Family is tracked over time.
+ This link will take you to the single dog registration options.
Single Registration
+ On the provided link you will have the option to submit from 1-5 single dog registrations at a time.
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the litter registration options.
Litter Registration
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the family registration options.
Family Registration
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the parent plus litter plus 1 parent registration options. Litter Plus 1 Parent
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ If a pup is pre-registered by your breeder through litter registration that breeder will receive an individual certificate per pup.
+ Each pre-registered litter pup certificate comes with the proper transfer completion form listed on the back of the certificate.
+The transfer certificate can only be found on the back of a pre-registered litter pup’s certificate and I NOT available directly to the public via the website.
+ The transfer form instructions reveal how you can properly finalize your pup’s registration to include ownership information, any desired name change, listing and access to your dogs’ LIVE Family tracking profile, upgraded access to member benefits and creation of an enhanced dedicated account through our social network ImSocialBull.com.
+The transfer process including postage is FREE for all ABA transfers.
+ Litter related registrations receive the highest priority and are typically processed in 2-4 weeks.
+ The standard registration process including transfers for an individual dog registration is typically 6-8 weeks.
+ At the ABA we provide FREE print quality pedigrees up to 7 generations.
+ If qualified Platinum Pedigrees are available of 8-11 Generations.
+ If a dog qualifies for Platinum Pedigree status the owner will be notified and provided upgrade options.
+ The Platinum Pedigree is the world’s largest print quality pedigree with up to 2,054 relationships.
+ The Platinum Pedigree is based on proprietary technology and exclusive to the American Bully Association
+ Comparisons are:
* ADBA 7 generation showing a maximum of 255 relationships
* UKC 6 generation showing a maximum of 127 relationships
* AKC and ABKC’s 5 generation pedigrees showing a maximum of 31 relationships.
+ When submitting a pedigree or genealogy for inclusion and research the following are the best options:
* When an official pedigree from another registry is available it should be submitted either by taking and providing high quality digital pictures or if mailing by photocopy. The largest ones available should be submitted as the more you provide the more we can research on your behalf.
* When official pedigrees are not available but genealogy is known it can be provided to us in the form of a link to your online resource if available or by printing and completing our free available template located here: MS Word Print And Editable Template or PDF Print Template
+ Yes, as a registered member you are encouraged to provide additional information as learned and available.
+ All added information will be made available both online in your dogs Family tracking profile as well as print quality options available.
+ All information will be researched for additional relationships used to further enhance your dogs’ Family knowledge absolutely FREE.
+ Nothing, anytime reasonable replacements of material is needed this is provided as a FREE member benefit.
+ All we need is you to request which specific material needs to be replaced and to verify you current mailing and email addresses to ensure proper receipt.
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