Dog breed Argentine Dog

 

Origin

The Argentine dog is a breed of dog that has its origin in the Fighting Dogs of the dog breed. The initial breed was developed in the Argentine city of the same name, by canine wrestling enthusiasts.
Argentine Antonio Nores Martinez, a doctor passionate about hunting, initiated in the 20s of the last century the first experiences through which he aimed to obtain, starting from the difficult Cordoba fighting dog.The Cordoba dog was obtained, in turn, from Bull Terrier specimens imported from the USA. Greyhound dogs were particularly aggressive, being difficult to master.
Besides fighting, they were also used for wild boar hunting. The harsh behavior of these animals and the difficulty with which they were kept under control led, in time, to the extinction of the breed.

Argentine Dog Food

The Argentine dog must be fed thoroughly, to maintain a good rate of growth and development of muscles and to provide all the necessary nutrients to strengthen the bone system and maintain in very good condition of the joints.
If feeding will not facilitate and support the natural growth and development rate you will have at the age of 1.5 years a physically unbalanced dog, unsightly from the point of view of the breed standard, but which will maintain its specific mental, committed and daring animal.
more ..like any Mastiff, he has very poor manners at the table, preferring to pounce on the food bowl and "grab" the entire amount. The very wide mouth and strong dentition help him in this unsightly process of feeding much too energetic. Be careful to always calm the feeding frenzy, even from the chicken stage, to accustom him to a slower feeding pace. You will thus avoid a lot of gastrointestinal problems and the dreaded risk posed by gastric torsion. A puppy of the Argentine Dog breed will receive, by the age of 6 months, 3-4 meals a day.
Accustomed to the potentiality of a surplus of food when showing "hamesit", the little chick will quickly make the mental connections, obviously in his favor. Because the Argentine dog is an intelligent dog, beyond its apparent hardness and Gladiator image.
Every time he comes to the table, he will rush to give the impression of "hopelessness" by hastily consuming the initial portion and counting on your weakness to receive a supplement. Once he has made this connection, it will be very difficult – if not impossible – to disaccustom him to eat in a hurry, "like a grab".
The transition to adult food will be made, according to the recommendations of experts, at the age of 12-14 months. At full maturity, i.e. around the age of 2 years, you will have to make an adjustment of the meal schedule, but also of the amount of food provided in the menu, in the sense of decreasing it. A fully developed body will need nutrients to the extent that the effort expended will force it to consume calories.
If you are a very active person and you allow yourself to perform complex and demanding exercises periodically accompanied by Your Dog Argentine Dog (3-4 long walks a day, weekly hiking in rough terrain, hunting, complex exercises in the aquatic environment, intense training for competition, etc.) it is necessary to design a diet with complex formula, rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
If your dog's life is more sedentary, your role is to balance the diet properly. It is always good to seek advice from a pet nutritionist and / or veterinarian.
 
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Argentine Dog Behavior

Persevering, quick, brave, loyal and very bold. Devoted without restraint to the members of the adoption family, he shows himself cautious and suspicious in the presence of strangers. It shows a dominant attitude in the presence of other animals, is irascible towards other male dogs, even if it has benefited from socialization.
He is a good pack hunter, but prefers to act independently. Special strength and rather low tolerance towards strangers can make him dangerous, so cautious behavior is recommended.
If he is well educated, he is balanced and disciplined, without being too loud. It should not be provoked, threatened or hit.
It is a large dog with a rectangular body. It is very muscular but not heavy, the body somewhat more elongated in relation to height suggesting readiness for effort. The legs are relatively long, about half the height at the shoulder.
The head is round, large, with a short and wide muzzle, with an excess upper lip, covering like a fold the lower jaw. The bite of this dog is very wide. The large, well-embossed truffle is black in color (sometimes it shows small pink spots).
The eyes are small, oblique, placed at a distance, dark in color. The ears are medium-sized, laterally and laterally attached to the skull, left by the cheeks naturally, but are usually cupped. The tail is long, exceeding the hocks, and is carried hanging, with the tip slightly arched.
The tail plays an important role in running, allowing the dog to maintain its balance at tight turns. The fur is arranged on a single coat, has straight, short strands, well glued to the body. The base color is pure white, sometimes streaked with small black spots, but not very obvious (pale and inconsistent).
It resembles the American Pit Bull Terrier, but its white color and noticeably larger waist clearly distinguish it.

Argentine Dog Training

They are quite difficult to train, because they have a strong, dominant and independent temperament. It is recommended for people with a strong, balanced psyche and who have experience in training large, strong dogs.
The attention of the master should be focused on maintaining a stable mental balance and avoiding conflict situations.
If training is started at a young age and is applied in a firm, persevering, but lacking hardness, it will prove disciplined and cooperative.

Features Argentine Dog

It has great lung capacity and is able to hunt large game over long distances and possesses high pain resistance to face Real odds with large felines such as the Jaguar and puma.
Do not abandon the fight even in the situation when he is seriously injured.
Dogs are more adapted to warm environments, so they need extra thermal protection during the cold season.
They adapt well to living outdoors in a large, well-fenced yard during the warm season, but are recommended to be kept indoors in winter (they will behave well, have a low level of activity in the House).
They need to regularly participate in exercises, long walks and runs, in order to keep fit and expend their energy.
They are on the list of potentially dangerous canine breeds, but proper training is key to keeping these dogs under control.

Argentine Dog Diseases

They are not picky dogs. They do not shed too abundantly and only require occasional brushing. They are clean animals that correctly and thoroughly master indoor hygiene.
They need a lot of movement and the opportunity to expend their energy. Many owners prefer to cup their ears (occasionally and tail).
It reacts well to contact with water. They are prone to fattening, so careful diet control is needed.
It shows very good health. More common diseases: deafness (correlated with the presence of white pigment), hip dysplasia, skin irritations and allergies. They are sensitive to sunstroke.