this was written by a friend of mine, I believe it gives 100 % correct insight to a Dogo.
I have never owned a CC, so I cannot give any info on the 2. have Filas and Dogos together.
I love this breed. I am a supporter of the breed, the club, and the people who love this breed. However, I do not, have not and never will be a Dogo breeder. But let me tell you why.
It is said of almost every breed at one time or another by one breeder or many, "this is not a breed for everyone." If ever there was a breed to which this statement applied, it is the Dogo Argentino. This breed was developed for a very specific purpose. Many breeds were. Besides Dogos, other breeds have been developed to hunt, hold or kill large, dangerous game. Most were developed to do these jobs long ago and few still do those jobs and now are loyal companions and family guardians. Dogos on the other hand are practically brand new in the scope of dog breeds and are still primarily used for their original purpose: to hunt and deal with large game like feral hogs, pumas, etc. I have been around a lot of large, powerful dogs in my life but have NEVER seen a breed with as strong a prey drive as Dogos. And, they have the skill, power, intelligence and drive to do exactly what they were developed to do.
My introduction to this breed was via Pam Gilley and her faithful companion Khalas (whose name I have probably just mispelled, sorry K). I have known a number of Pam's Dogos and it is because of Pam and the dogs she has raised that I love this breed. I have raised the devil pup that was drawing blood on his litter mates before he was weaned. He was a joy, and a challenge. He required constant vigilance and I'm proud to say no cat was injured during the raising of this Dogo. I'm also proud to say he has reliable recall and now lives very happily and well-behaved with a family.
I have seen these dogs work hogs and I believe that any person even considering owning one of these dogs should see them hunt before owning one. A Dogo should NEVER EVER EVER be any person's first dog. EVER. Unless they live on a deserted island and will never encounter an animal they don't want the Dogo to catch, hold, and probably kill.
It probably sounds like I am not a fan of this breed, but don't misunderstand. I'm a huge fan. And because I'm a huge fan, I will never breed them.
I do not want the responsibility of finding appropriate homes for the puppies I would bring into this world. I do not want the responsibility of educating potential owners or those that might acquire those puppies. I do not want the responsibility of dealing with the dogs that people have not successfully raised to be safe, reliable dogs. I have all I can do fulfilling that responsibility for the Mastiffs and Spinoni Italiani I do continue to breed and show.
Yes, I love this breed. I will work to educate people interested in the breed, to educate judges interested in judging this breed, and to help those who love, own, hunt, exhibit and breed the Dogo Argentino.
Dogo Breeders, take your responsibility seriously. It is a very important responsibility.