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The
Argentine Dogo is a large, white, muscular breed of dog that was developed in
Argentina primarily for the purpose of
big-game hunting, including
wild boar.
[2][3] The breeder, Antonio Nores Martínez, also wanted a dog that would exhibit steadfast bravery and willingly protect its human companion. It was first bred in 1928 from the
Cordoba Fighting Dog, along with a wide array of other breeds, mainly bulldogs and terriers, including the
Great Dane,
Dogue de Bordeaux,
Pointer,
Bull and terrier etc.
[2][3]
In 1928, Antonio Nores Martinez, a medical doctor, professor and surgeon, set out to breed a
big game hunting dog that was also capable of being a loyal pet and
guard dog. Antonio Martinez picked the
Cordoba Fighting Dog to be the base for the breed.
[6] This breed is extinct today, but it was said that, as a large and ferocious dog, it was a great hunter. Martinez crossed it with the
Great Dane,
Boxer,
Spanish Mastiff,
Old English Bulldog,
Bull Terrier,
Pyrenean Mastiff,
English Pointer,
Irish Wolfhound and
Dogue de Bordeaux.
[6] Nores Martinez continued to develop the breed via
selective breeding to introduce the desired traits.
In 1970, Dr. Raul Zeballos brought the first six specimens of Argentine Dogo to the United States.
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