Goliath's Warrior Kennel Dogo Argentino & American Bulldog


the Dogue de Bordeaux contributed it's powerful jaws	The Boxer added vivacity and gentleness;	the Bull Terrier, fearlessness;	the Great Dane it's size

the Bulldog gave it an ample chest and boldness;	the Irish Wolfhound brought it's instinct as a hunter of wild game;	the Spanish Mastiff gave it's quota of power	the Great Pyrenees it's white coat

the Pointer to give him a keen sense of smell which would be essential for the hunt.	the Fighting Dog of Cordoba, to which he added blood from

TRANSLATION : Club del Dogo Argentino; Dr Antonio Nores Martinez, Federacion Cinologica Argentina and Mrs. R. Binder.

ORIGIN : Argentina.

UTILIZATION : Big game hunting dog.

CLASSIFICATION F.C.I : Group 2 Schnauzer and Pinscher, Molossians and Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs, Section 2.1 Molossian type, Mastiff type. Without working trial.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : This breed has its origin in the province of Cordoba, in the central (Mediterranean) region of the Republic of Argentina.

Its creator was Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez, a (renowned) doctor and member of a traditional local family. In 1928, his passion for dogs, perhaps a family legacy, led him to set the bases and a standard for a new dog breed which he named : Dogo Argentino. His work was based upon the methodical crossbreeding of several pure breeds with the (old fighting dog from Cordoba), a dog which was very strong and vigorous but lacked psychic and genetic stability. This local breed had been the product of the crossbreeding among Mastiffs, Bulldogs and Bull Terriers and was widely known and appreciated by fervent dog-fighting fans, a very popular activity at the time which embraced all social classes.

After a thorough and minute character study and selection, through different generation, Dr. Nores Martinez accomplished his purpose, obtaining the first family. At the beginning it was generally considered a dog for fighting but Dr. Nores Martinez’s liking for hunting led him to take the dog to one of his habitual hunting trips, where the new breed demonstrated its skills, thus becoming a key figure in all his trips. Thus it became quickly an excellent big game hunting dog. With the passing of time, this adapting capacity has made this dog very versatile as regards functions; it has proved to be a noble companion and a loyal and insurmountable protector of those it loves. Its strength, tenacity, sharp sense of smell and bravery make it the best dog among those used for hunting wild boars, peccaries, pumas and other country predators which can be found in the vast and heterogeneous areas of the Argentinean territory. Its harmony, balance and its excellent athletic muscles are ideal characteristics for enduring long trips in any weather conditions and then fighting fiercely with the pursued prey.

On May 21st 1964, this breed was acknowledged by the Federacion Cinologica Argentina and by the Argentinean Rural Society, which opened their studbook to initiate registry. It was not until July 31st 1973 that the breed was accepted by the Federation Cynologique Internationale as the first and only Argentinean breed, thanks to the great passion, work and effort of Dr. Augustin Nores Martinez, its brother and successor.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Molossian normal type, mesomorphic and macrothalic, within the desirable proportions without gigantic dimensions. Its aspect is harmonic and vigorous due to its powerful muscles, which stand out under the consistent, and elastic skin adhered to the body though a not very lax subcutaneous tissue. It walks quietly but firmly, showing its intelligence and quick responsiveness and revealing by means of his movement his permanent happy natural disposition. Of a kind and loving nature, of striking whiteness, its physical virtues turn it into a real athlete.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : As a mesomorphic animal, no part stands out from the whole body, which is harmonic and balanced. Mesocephalic, its muzzle should be as long as its skull. The height at the withers is equal to the height at the croup. The depth of the thorax equals 50% of the height at the withers. The length of the body exceeds the height at the withers by 10%.

BEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERMENT : It is cheerful, frank, humble, friendly, and not a hard barker, always conscious of its power. It should never be aggressive, a trait that should be severely observed, Its domineering attitude makes it continuously compete for territory with specimens of the same sex, most noticeable behavior in males. As a hunter, it is smart, silent, courageous and brave.