Dogo Argentinos de Las Colinas

The Dogo Argentino (or sometimes the Argentinian

Mastiff) was developed primarily by Dr. Antonio

Nores Martinez with the help of his brother Agustin

The brothers were both dog lovers and also avid

hunters. Martinez wanted a dog that was a great

hunter, fierce and loyal, with great stamina and

endurance while also being a great family pet and

guardian. In the 1920s Dr. Martinez developed this

large breed dog by methodically and carefully

crossing about ten different breeds together.The

Dogo Argentino dog breed derives its origin

from a mix of dogs. The foundation for the new

breed was the now extinct Old Cordoba Fighting

Dog that was known as a fierce fighter and a

proficient hunter, but lacked many of the other

qualities that Martinez was looking for in a

perfect hunting dog.

The Cordoba Fighting Dog was mixed with the

Great Dane, Bull Terrier, Boxer, Pointer, Great

Pyrenees, Old English Bulldog, Irish Wolfhound,

Dogue de Bordeaux and the Spanish Mastiff.

Each of these breeds added an element that

Martinez sought as the ideal hunting dog such

as size, courage, stamina, spirit, color, power,

etc., and Martinez used the Dogo Argentino to

hunt wild boar, jaguars and other big game.

The breed Dogo-Argentino has been evolved out of the following breed's.


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