@candycehill I’m sorry. I’m a lazy Texter in like to use speak to text. I have to be more concise when speaking to Siri I guess lol. Let me give you some more insight instead of being so broad. I have four does Argentinas one death American boxer mix and a German shepherd mix. One of my Dogo Dams just had a litter of eight. I love the dogo argentino. But they can be challenging to the inexperienced and experienced. If you get one as a puppy, they will be excellent and extremely loyal to everyone, including the pets you have already. If you try to bring in the pet once they’re adults that can be challenging. Not always, but sometimes. Every dog has a different character like people in a way. They will never betray you, unless you abuse them. I’ve never abused mine, but I can imagine. They are active and need exercise, at least three times a week intense. Or four times a week moderate. They can have allergy issues, but not always. All my dogs are in a grain free kibble/ raw diet. This seems to help with any health issues and is more cost effective in the long run. A big mistake people make, including myself, is not training them enough as puppies. If you decide to get one, you must train them thoroughly as soon as you get them until they are at least two years old. This will guarantee a more stable temperament. If you do not this changes, the whole dynamic. One of my Dogos is extremely territorial. She does not know how to act with other dogs, and is sometimes confrontational with her own her pack. We spoil her rotten and we were not strict enough in the beginning. That and a combination of getting her at the beginning of Covid lockdown. The lack of Socialization did not help, but was kind of not our fault because of the circumstances during Covid. She hast to wear a muzzle when I walk her and will lunge at other dogs. Not people, but she’s very suspicious of them. I have a choker leash and a leash attached to a front harness when I walk her. She’s very powerful and weighs about 100 pounds. She likes squirrels and rabbits. She’s a female alpha. We love her and are committed and will not get rid of her so we deal with this, but we are looking into a professional trainer. It is challenging though, but my wife and I are passionate about dogs, so we deal with it. This may not be your situation though. These are all things to consider and this is just a brief summarization. They are excellent dogs if you are disciplined people. You will never have to feel unsafe in your own home. It’s like having a personal bodyguard. I am also a concealed carry holder and carry firearms. A good way to compare. This is the responsibility of having or owning a weapon. You must be aware of this. This may not be the case, if you have a great temperament Dogo. But the risk is high if you don’t train it.
Long story short, if you don’t train your dog oh, it’s like having a gun that you have to maintain control over all the time because you it can move on its own. Sometimes only targeting people , kids, or other animals, or just one of those. Sometimes a focus on kids because they don’t understand the meaning of a small person and recognize it once they confront.
On the other hand, if you train the dog, it can be extremely calm and playful around all people and animals. This can be said about most dogs except this dog is extremely powerful and it’s nature. If Chihuahuas were 10 times bigger than what they are, they probably would’ve killed a lot of people and animals. You were right to be cautious. Warn him read my comments. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I have been in the atmosphere for over three years. I love it and breathe it. But I have the set up for it and the patience. Cheers!
