Are dogo Argentino a intelligentand healthy breed?
The Argentine Dogo is an extremely healthy dog. They will require very little in the way of health related vet visits. But like any breed there are a couple of health issues that show up from time to time in the Dogo Argentino breed. You should pay particular attention to doing what is necessary to avoid these problems. Like many white coated dogs, about 10% of Dogo Argentino puppies are born with some kind of deafness (bilateral, being deaf in both ear/ unilateral, being deaf in one ear. Most reputable breeders have their Dogo Argentino puppies B.A.E.R tested. (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response) But deaf Argentine Dogos can live a full, healthy and happy life especially if they are unilateral deaf. You just have to adapt your training methods to suit the deaf dog. Also like many large breeds, the Argentine Dogos can suffer from Hip Displasia. Care should be taken to see that your Dogo Argentinos diet especially growing puppies contains ingredients such as glucosamine and chondritin a
