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Originally posted by BIGWRIGHT
I was searching through some of the old files and I happen to see a list of dogs that German put up as his list of protection dogs. I noticed the Argentinio Dogo (if I spelled it right) was on his list I wanted to know why it was on your list? I have read about the breed and I saw a little of them on dogs that protect as well as had some experience with them and for the most part the are a very senitive breed. The can't be out in the sun for long periods because of skin problems if they do. The can't be roughly played with as young dogs because they can be easily hurt and have a great hip problems. |
You are repeating what you saw in that video, but I can tell you don't know Dogo Argentinos in person. F.Y.I., Dogos are quite popular here in Texas, where in the summer the temperature reaches over 100 degrees! And the average humidity is 80 to 90%! Now you tell me how well a Rottweiler would do,
or any other breed, under such weather conditions?... Not very well, right? The fact is that most breeds are not very tolerant of hot weather. Nevertheless, you find six reputable Dogo breeders in this State, where Dogos are used for protection and game hunting. In regards to your comment as to how easily puppy Dogos can get hurt, I have to say that is unfounded. Dogos are very sturdy and agile too. As you may know, this breed was painstakingly designed, and the end result is a well-put-together “dogo”. Of course, any puppy may get hurt by rough playing, so be careful with puppies of any breed;)
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Originally posted by BIGWRIGHT
German also mentioned the Presa Canario which I am found of but see some flaws in the breed as being difficult to deal with when training because of some of their over aggressivness and they are vey hard to out once they are on something they hate to stop. So I just wanted to know if my facts were wrong on this breed. |
The Canary Dogo, as it is known nowadays, albeit Perro de Presa Canario is the correct Spanish name, is an excellent breed. However, like any other dog, it all depends on whom you get it from. In the States there are only two breeders I would get a Presa from. Sadly enough, Presa breeders are sprouting everywhere, and the majority of them are even transforming the standards of the breed for a bigger-heavier dog, with no working abilities. I saw
"Turco", owned by Alex Vityakin. in a obedience and protection trial, which incidentally
"Turco took first place, and it was absolutely awesome to see this Presa performing. How bad is a Presa? It's a bad as poorly bred Rottweiler;)
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Originally posted by BIGWRIGHT
On the Fila that is a dificult breed to understand because you talk to the owner of the breed and they say the dog is the best thing besides the invention of the VCR but allot of others are saying that the dog is untrustworthy and damn right crazy to own excect around it's owners. |
I got friends who own Filas (There is famous Fila breeder just one hour from Houston). Those dogs can be great family dogs as long as the owner is a responsible, committed and dedicated person, who has experience with large powerful dogs. Other than that, is a high-risk high-liability situation to casually own a Fila to protect. Filas have plenty of aggression and they are not very social. That is my warning.
In regards to the Doberman, I know two reputable breeders that sell working Dobermans with the desired character, temperament and nerves. However, those pups aren't cheap. They come from proven pedigrees.