Dogo Argentino

[abnk]

I've researched this for many years - I've felt for a long time that our lifestyle wouldn't be fair to a dog. Now our lifestyle has changed. There are certain things I want in a dog - intelligence, trainability, size are all important to me. Also a dog that is athletic, but not one that needs to work all day long, like a German Shepard or a Border Collie. I also like a dog with an imposing appearance. I've always loved the way the Pit Bull type dogs look, but they're not known for their easy trainability. I don't prefer dogs who are "everyone's" dog, like a lab.

My second choice is a shepadoodle - a Shepard/Standard Poodle mix, which surprisingly shares many of the temperament traits with the Dogo. I prefer the Dogo's appearance, however.

That's cool. I hope you find what you want.

Given your criteria, I would also take a look at Rottweilers. Good ones are not too hard to find anymore.

Good luck.

 

[Mike Elzinga]

To me, Pit Bull is just a shortened version of "American Pit Bull Terrier", which is a recognized breed (I've had several). It's not lazy or ignorant to call your Labrador Retriever a "Lab", or to call your Australian Shepard an "Aussie".

Its lazy and ignorant when people lump 10 different breeds together under one label that is used solely to sensationalize. You never read statistics for Staffordshire Bull Terriers or Cane Corso, but rather a bunch of breeds with vastly different characteristics being presented as the same.

 

[1DOWN4UP]

Ever thought about a Boxer? Great dogs.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Ever thought about a Boxer? Great dogs.

He said he's looking for a dog with intelligence and trainability.

 

[17 squirrel]

He said he's looking for a dog with intelligence and trainability.

Yep... That's why I told him to buy a Chesapeake.