That's exactly what I was thinking. I had never heard of this breed before and based on this pup I would have thought the breed was just a big sweet couch potato type of dog.
I got a dog that was re-homed from her previous family at 3 1/2 years old because she couldn't get along with their two other dogs. I know absolutely nothing else about her upbringing, but While she is sweet at home and with humans she is a noisy terror on her walks always pulling and lunging whenever she sees another dog. Fortunately she only weighs ten pounds, so the chance of her mustering up enough pull to yank the leash out of my hands is slim to none.
I agree. I feel the Pit Bull got the rap for a lot of owners who acquired them to MAKE guard dogs out of them. I've met some. I've also known several who were raised like NORMAL dogs and are the biggest couch cuddlers I've ever known. It's NOT the BREED!
@@valkyrie1066 It’s true about dogs who are inherently well-behaved, but that’s NOT pit bulls. Pit bulls literally have aggression towards people and other dogs in their genes, since they’ve been bred for generations to attack other dogs and attack people. They have violence in their genes just like basset hounds have calm demeanour in their genes, Newfoundlands and Labradors have love for water in their genes etc. It’s extremely misguided to say that pit bulls can be well rounded dogs if raised with love. There are more than enough stories of pit bulls (even those who were raised right) attacking or mauling to death people, other dogs and kids out of the blue. Unfortunately, when my dog was a puppy he also experienced being attacked by a pit bull. Fortunately it was through the fence and so he could jump back and be out of reach quickly. That pit bull knew my puppy since he was still a puppy as well! The owners socialised him with other dogs and people from the day one and even had trainer visits from day one. He wasn’t abused or anything like that. Yet he went straight for my puppy’s neck one day out of the blue when he saw that my puppy was happily trying to greet a woman that was at that side of the fence with him. Their minds just don’t work right and you never know what will make their aggression genes get activated and it can be at the most unexpected times. Hence, there are so many stories like mine, but most of them end in severe injuries or even death of the dog or human that the pit bull attacked. Please, think before you write. I’m sick of the “pit bulls are not bad dogs!” movement that I myself used to be part of before the incident. It’s dangerous. It does more harm than good. Please stop.
@@ES11777No, that's ignorant as well as harmful to say. PItbulls have lots of energy and need gentle guidance - but they aren't naturally more aggressive than any other dog. Lazy owners will ignore the pitbull's needs and end up with a misbehaving dog they say is "genetically aggressive", like there is nothing they can do. Give that dog exercise and training (as in tricks, simple as that) and you'll see how all that goes away.
I didn't realize dogo argentinos are considered a difficult breed. One of my parent's neighbours has a dogo and he is one of the sweetest and calmest dogs I've met. Always so laid back and loves scritches so I've pretty much judged the entire breed based on that dog as "gentle giants".
well it´s a working dog. Or at least it was thought to work hunting in groups with people and other dogs. Problem comes when it´s not socialized properly.
For the most part they are actually gentle giants. They're just a very powerful breed and when they're not raised properly or socialized they develop problem behaviour, like any dog would, but their size makes that problem behaviour MUCH more of a problem.
Yessss. I had an issue with one at a dog park. His owner basically said he had issues with other dogs and continued to take him to dog parks. He was young and not neutered and then attacked my dog. Then the owner CONTINUED TO KEEP THE DOG THERE. Irresponsible owners do not raise good dogs.
@@CM38110 That's an absolute absolute, to put dogs at risk like that. had a dogo, and I never let him of the leash because he had animal aggression. He was 10yo when I got him, so was probably too late to socialize him with other dogs in any case. But when an am-staffie owner offered to walk them together, it seemed fine during walking. But nearby he would automatically lunge every time. Sweetest dog with humans though, was actually happy whenever he got to visit the vet.
He was so well behaved. He's very aware of his power, but he is very well trained. This dog is banned in the UK, but I did meet two when I was in Ukraine a few years ago - two females. They looked intimidating but they were real cuddle-bugs once I'd passed the sniff-test!
@@alexincomputerland Has he got one of those on then? unfortunately i do not recognize one, as i am more of a cat person, but do intend to have a dog one day! I certainly know what one is, and if that is the case, i agree with you and think it is disgusting, and no way to treat your dog, there are far better ways, i would never use any form of pain/shock, however mild to train a dog, not necessary!!
“Responsible owners can make good dogs” no truer words spoken, he’s a right sweetie. The fact that you were willing to give him a chance says a lot about your level of experience and knowledge of dogs, that you didn’t judge on breed alone. I’m glad you gave this sweet boy a chance.
With so much backbreeding and inbreeding going on with certain breeds, you can never be sure that you're not getting a psychotic dog with a hair trigger.
i love his sweet, gentle face while she was telling us all these badass facts about the breed. the contrast was amazing. her: "he was bred to fight boars" escabar: ▽◕♡◕▽
When you asked him to stand and then he put his paw out "No thank you, I'd rather sit." that was just too cute. A very sweet example of an often-feared breed.
The paw thing can be interpreted as cute, but can also be a very annoyed gesture. A "leave me alone" kind of sign. Just so people are safe with unknown dogs. This one wasn't even close to reacting with aggression, but not every dog is that easy going.
@@rebel4466 I am fully aware the gesture was that of dismissal. It is still cute and still very polite. I reward my dog for manners, even if the request is "leave me alone"
As an Argentinian, I met many Argentinian dogos, and most of them were very good dogs for the family, except for a few specimens that only answer to a single owner. My grandmother found one injured, and fearfully fed him, soon she had her loyal personal bodyguard.
It's rare that we see a dog that is SO tolerant of you cutting his nails. He practically handed you his paw and said "have at it". Such a gorgeous, sweet boy.
To be fair though some dog names are very unoriginal. Usually it's working dogs so it makes sense. For example "German Shepherd" is just simply a dog bred in germany that was specialized in sheep herding. I like the name Dogo Argentino more than German Shepherd way more! Also the fact you guys say "Doggo" is amazing to me. Peace!
Just today, I got the pleasure of telling my Uber driver that the grooming shops I work at will accept her shepherd/Pitt mix! Finding dog groomers who will work with "dangerous" breeds is rare, but don't give up! Every dog is individual, and there are lots of groomers out there who believe that!
When I fostered a pitbull-lab mix this past Christmas (more pit than lab), I took her to the dog park and she was always the only pit there. But, she was an absolute social butterfly. She didn't try to form cliques but she did seem to prefer German Shepherd's, because they would actually chase her (she was one of the youngest at the park at nearly 1.5 years old). She would zoom all over the park to greet people and dogs and the German Shep's also seemed to always trot up to me frequently while there and ask to be petted. Their size was initially intimidafing, but if they were walking up to me and nudging my hand, they clearly were sweethearts, plus they were willing to indulge the hyperactivity of my girl, though their size (and maybe age) made them tire out long before her 😅. I know not all pits and German Shep's are like this, but it breaks my heart that they're turned away on principal, just because of their breed.
It is sad that many places don't accept, but on the other hand I wouldn't want someone that doesn't have experience handling such breeds to groom them.
My cousin has a dog she thinks is a pit mix (unsure as she is a shelter dog). From what I've seen, I think anyone meeting Robin would be in far greater danger of being LICKED to death than attacked!
The breed definitely doesn't necessarily guarantee a certain temperament. I had a Wolf/Chow Chow mix named Bear, both are known to be very aggressive but my dog was a big baby who other than one time on the Fourth of July holiday snarling and lunging at my door to my very nice home when two "Kirby vacuum salesmen" (I think they were up to something more nefarious and Bear knew it, who sells Kirbys on a national holiday and my house screamed money, I received a sweetheart deal on it when I bought it) came to the door wouldn't hurt a fly. Her friendliness was actually what killed her, she couldn't resist letting toddlers ride her like a horse and although I tried to stop it enough of this happened that she finally broke her back, lost the ability to defecate and had to be put to sleep (if she hadn't lost the ability to defecate I could have built her a scooter for her unusable back legs). I also had a friend in Canada that had a full bred Wolf and a Wolf mix, they were both extra friendly and although there wasn't ever kids around his property I bet they would have had toddlers riding on their backs as well. My friend's wolves didn't lose the ability to hunt from domestication, though, so occasionally my friend would find some sort of wild animal killed and eaten (leaving the head and the skeleton) on his very rural wilderness camp. I didn't bring Bear with me on vacation up there so I don't know how my friend's dogs would have responded to her.
I had an Ovcharka that I eventually found a groomer for. Not because the groomers refused, but my Luna was picky about who she decided to like. She loved her groomer so much.
What a beautiful, well-behaved gentleman! He’s obviously been well-bred, well-raised, and well-socialized. Kudos to the owner for a job well done, and on you for the openmindedness to give him a chance.
I had a pittbull mastiff mix that had the exact same temperament - his name was Shadow but my siblings called him "Sad-O" since he always had the "oh, poor me" face and his only emotions were happy, hungry, or sleepy 😂. One of the sweetest dogs I've ever had, only wanted to cuddle and be lazy.
As a mommy of a 2yr old female Dogo, I love this video. She never needs her nails clipped because she needs so much exercise that they are always ground down to nothing. She wants to cuddle every second she is not playing and has a Jack Russell terrier as a B.F.F. Most people still walk to the other side of the street when they see us coming even after two years of seeing her but that’s OK they are just missing out on kisses. Keep spreading the good word about this amazing breed. Rucola is the best dog I’ve ever owned.
My friend’s dogo is dangerous… dangerous when he decides your lap is his bed and lays all 100+ pounds of him deadweight on you and you’re 5’2”. 🤣🤣🤣 No, he’s really a good boy. He loves his dog BFF who lives next door and his kitty siblings and he’s an absolute doll when my friend brings foster kittens into the house. Each one must be inspected with sniffs and kisses. Honestly, if I didn’t read about the breed and someone off the street told me they were dangerous, I’d probably laugh.
Honestly, you're blessed in that regard. The number of people who let their toddlers run up to "the pretty poodle 🐩" without a thought is ridiculous. My inner monologue is always "Ma'm/Sir my dog's teeth are at the same level as your child's face, and his teeth are just as long and sharp as any other dog his size. Do better." as I shove my body between child and my deeply concerned dog before an accident can occur.
You saved me from ear infections with my German Shepherd! Food switching was the key and she's no longer on medications and going to the vet multiple times a year!
That's so cool that just a diet adjustment can have such a positive impact on an animal's health! I've learnt so much about that kind of thing watching Vanessa's channel - the info about helping animals stay hydrated & avoid kidney problems was especially new to me? It's great that this kind of valuable info is reaching a wide audience this way!
@@tinydinoflock Yep! My shepherd can't have anything with grains. Any kind, I tried every food source possible wet and dry. Though some grain-free brands still didn't work, it was a long trial and error. I would have never thought of it had I not watched these videos all the time! Also, get a good ear wash for the bad days! I only have to use my once a month as opposed to every week + vet visits + other medications + lab work.
@@anna_in_aotearoa3166 Vanessa is amazing and I can't thank her enough for bestowing her knowledge on us. Heck even my cats have better coats after learn how to properly brush them!
I wish i knew this before. Had a German Shepherd that died about twelve years ago, and he lived about 9 years with an incurable ear infection that comes and goes. Nobody ever told us that it could be food.
I have fostered a number of Dogo rescues. Now, I am a bully breed/giant breed foster and have good experience with these animals, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend them to a novice but with experience and a good trainer, they make wonderful family pets! I love the Dogo breed. Smart, goofy fatheads who become very attached to their people!!!!!
I was bitten by a Dogo Argentino three years ago, it traumatised me and I've been terrified of the breed ever since. While my feelings towards the breed weren't totally changed with this video, as fear of certain animals or breeds isn't something you can just fix or get over, I deeply respect and admire your work with and attitude towards treating every dog with respect and understanding regardless of their breed. Thank you for highlighting how important responsible ownership is for raising well behaved, well trained dogs.
I feel the same towards Presa Canarios and Bull Mastiffs since I was attacked by a Presa/Bull mastiff mix, I needed around 20 stitches. I'm traumatised but I'm healing.
Very sorry to hear. I've been bitten by a dog most unexpectedly, and whilst I'm not so much traumatised, it was very unsettling at the time and unfortunately the owners just laughed it off.
This has to be the sweetest and most well behaved dog she has ever groomed. Such a beautiful dog. Really goes to show you that animals are like people, you can't just blindly judge them. So adorable! Do you have any pets?
I never comment but I always love reading people's beautiful dog stories about each breed on this channel, so here's mine: My mom's cousin had a dogo argentino and boxer mix, and she was the sweetest and most well trained dog I have ever seen to this day. Not only that but she quite literally saved my grandma's life. They were staying with my grandparents for a few days, and my grandma had a heart attack while mowing the lawn of her property a few miles away from the house. The dog went CRAZY trying to tell my mom's cousin that something was wrong, until she finally followed her and found my grandma. The lawn mowing could actually take a whole afternoon, so no one would have been worried about my grandma missing for a few hours. If the dog had'n't been there she would'n't have been found until hours later and it would have been too late. Growing up I used to be afraid of dogs especially large ones, and she completely changed that for me, now I am obsessed with dogs and can't wait to get one of my own.
Boxer dogs are the best big dog to be introduced to at a young age. The entire breed has a track record of amazing social skills, and they get along with lil kids and even babies. Boxer dogs for the win
I adopted my dogo/American bulldog mix 5 years ago. Sweetest guy on earth. Had him trained in every area. Took 2 years to find a vet that would take him and even longer for a groomer. Breaks my heart when he looks at people and gets the wiggles and zoomies with most saying “I would never guessed he’s friendly”
We had a white pit mix with a freckled belly and nose. I think she left me with a natural love for any big white dogs with freckles, so dogos just make me go "OOOOH BIG PUPPY"
They are one of four banned breeds here in the UK, but he is a big beautiful boy. He has a wonderful temperament I would give him all the cuddles and loves. 😍💜
It is a shame that they are one of the banned breeds over here (UK) cause I know plenty of responsible owners who could give them wonderful lives.. they are probably a bit too big for me, my gsd is a good size though, but I'd love a snuggle with one of them
I have 3 dogos. All trained to kill a medium/large animal like pumas, wolves, etc because I live in the Patagonia Argentina where it's full of those. However, with a proper training, all three of them behave as good as any other dog and love to play with little children. I understand, they look menacing but it's a noble and gentle breed if trained and socialize properly
I'm a simple woman. I see an argentinian reference, I click the video and the like button. Jokes aside, thank you so much for everything you do! I've been watching your content for a while and it's admirable your passion and the hard work you put into this 🥰🥰 I learn every day with your videos! Keep going!! Props to the cameraman too!! Greetings from Argentina 😘😘
They have 3 of these where I work, none of them are that fluffy. I can't begin to explain the strength and brutality with which these dogs give me kisses, bumps and love. They kind of "ragdoll" you around with friendship. If you're not careful you could end up with a few bruises and scratches, but that's out of love, that gives an idea of what they can do when angry (they're very well manered for what they are, very tolerant, and their pain threshold is very high). These dogs fend off and fight huge boars that have become a pest in the area, that are very dangerous for humans and other animals, they come back with scratches and cuts, but the boars end up much worse. They also have a couple of beautiful rottweilers, that even if they're big and muscular they're not as strong as the dogos.
What I know of them is that they are valued for hunting feral hogs and then coming home to be couch potatoes. I saw pictures of them kitted out with Kevlar safety vests and gps collars so the hunters could keep up.
@@JDurham124 they are never sweet potatoes- its a security and hunting dog- they dont become sweeties for nobody- thats why its not a pet for everybody- its really dangerous
@@JDurham124 That's right, they put vests on them if out for hunting, they're a tank of a dog. To anyone who doesn't know them they look dangerous, but they're really friendly with people if they're treated well by the owner.
@@jeremyhammond8280 The ones I know are really sweet, maybe clumsy because of their strength and size. Their muscles are hard as a rock. I don't think they're that dangerous, but they sure need owners that know what they're doing.
It's not just the fluffy coat, he also doesn't have those little shark eyes that they often have, he's the friendliest looking Dogo Argentino I've seen lol
I was wondering what you meant. Looked up pictures and thought “those are bull terrier eyes”. Then saw that one of the breeds used to create this breed is indeed a bull terrier lol.
@@egyptianpools He looks like a mix between a dogo and a retriever. Both the face and the coat don't say dogo at all. Totally unusual looking dog for the breed but no less cute.
My daughter & her partner have a Central Asian Alabai. At 70 going on 80kg he's the biggest softy you will ever meet. He thinks he's a lap dog! He rolls around like a little puppy on his bed. We love him to bits. BUT you can't just come directly up to him. He is VERY protective! You must be introduced. Once introduced, he will love you & protect you forever❤
I laughed when she said 'Sir please dont crush me with..... your body'. He was just resting. Such a lovely dog. So well behaved and wonderful temperament despite his painful ears.
We have a Dogo. She is the sweetest, least aggressive dog I’ve ever owned. She also loves cuddles and thinks she’s roughly the size of a chihuahua. So she’s a lapdog in her mind. ❤❤❤ So happy to see Dogos getting positive representation.
Escobar's person has done an amazing job raising this big boy. He has such a wonderful temperment. I love his name as well. It is fitting for his extra fluff ☺
There's plenty in Scotland they come over from Ireland and a few of my friends have them and none of them are vicious in anyway and I didn't realise they had such a bad reputation.
Except his owner named him "Escobar." lol That's like getting a cane corso, naming him "Capone," then wondering why people are reluctant to interact with it.
@@prixe12 Having the lowbrow cliche ass name after a mass murderer says more about the owner than the dog and most dogs aren't dangerous without a dumb ass owner.
I had a beautiful Rottweiler named Jack for 9.5 wonderful years. So often people walking their tiny dogs would cross the street when they saw him. I was waiting in line at the vet for a shot clinic. He was surrounded by tiny yappers. He sat quietly, never barked, never tried to eat one of the tiny ones…. Many people in line commented on how well behaved he was. “Good dog owners make good dogs”. Jack would herd my nieces and nephews away from the pool while they played. And when my mom fell off a ladder dislocating her knee in her orchard, she held on to him while he drug her to her phone. He was the best dog ever. ❤
We have a Dogo Argentino, she's on the smaller side (compared to this big fella) but she is such a sweet heart. She and her mother are attention hogs and literally just want all the pets and cuddles. We also have a cat, they get along great. Sammy knows to be careful and gentle with Shadow and they are best buds. Sad when animals are judged on their breeds.
One day, me and my little pooch were in the park. A guy with a huge GSD stopped some distance in front, and gestured for us to come past. I told him that my dog was totally fine with other dogs, so we spent some time together. On parting, he thanked me for letting his dog socialize with mine as other dog owners run a mile when they see his dog approach. It's true, never judge a dog by its breed! xx
I met a woman who had a giant pure black GSD during a walk recently and I actually asked (from far back) if my niece and I could say Hi. The woman agreed and the dog and my niece had a good interaction. Lots of kisses and hugs were had. The owner thanked me saying her dog absolutely adores kids but most people around here refused to even approach her and her "overgrown attack dog". GSD gets a bad rap as a police dog breed.
@@arshayoon8243 they are! They can also be scary when they're big enough that their head meets the waist of a 5'4 woman. This dog was huge. I love GSD but even I thought "damn he could push me over just by leaning on me."
I was bitten by a GSD when I was about 8, I had gone to my friends house and the dog had come down from the upstairs apartment, got me by the arm and kind of threw me about a bit. Luckily I was wearing a thick winter duffle coat so was only bruised. I was nervous for a few years but thinking back with an adult brain, pretty sure the dog was just high energy and the young guy who owned the dog hadn't instilled any training. The dog wasn't even on a leash. The young guy had the dog put down as he was so upset that it attacked a child which breaks my heart now, poor dog deserved some guidance. GSD are one of my favourite breeds now. All dogs need respect and understanding of their breed
I met a dogo at a counseling meeting one time he was a therapy dog and he was the sweetest dog he loved attention and loves and was so friendly I love this beautiful breed!!
The key words, knowledgeable and experienced dog owners. I’m sure the owner took lots of time socializing and training this magnificent dog. With the longer coat, he looks like more of a Great Pyrenees. Then the facial features says it all. He’s gorgeous. You can tell he’s very much loved.
Being a Dogo owner it's the first time I've seen one with longer coat, love it. It's also nice to hear that you gave this particular breed a chance when others do not.
Love the way how everytime he comes towards the camera man he seems so freindly and happy to see them. You can practically hear him thinking "hello, your freind shaped and i must cuddle"
He's perfect!!!! Laughed out loud at him leaning, full body leaning into you, in the shower, and then his no fluffs given when you asked him to stand.... He's beautiful!!! And you are correct, no dog should be judged based on their breed or type. It should only ever be on a case by case basis. Its one of many reasons I hate breed specific legislation.... And there is no such thing as a bad dog. Can't say the same for people who create the bad dogs.....
LOL, I love the leaning! Horses do that. 🤣 As if they think you can actually support them. Especially when you're working on their hooves. "Oh, hey, she's got a foot, how nice, I can relax and leaaaaannn..." Meanwhile, you're pushing as hard as you can and swearing creatively in a baby-voice while trying not to collapse. He was so funny! Giving you his paw! What a well-trained boy. He mostly just looked bored. Obviously liked you. Kudos to his owner, you, and Escobar himself.
I learned hoof care on an elderly Shetland the property sellers didn't want to take as he was too old to cope with the trip. Nothing like an umpty-hundreds pounds shetland pony falling asleep on me while I worked on his hooves.
@@mommachupacabra Oh dear Bob! Yeah, 400 lbs, at least. Asleep - trust a pony! "I'm not going to waste time flailing around in a tizzy, I'll take a nice nap."
My dog Coco had that same genetic mutation. As a purebred Labrador Retriever, she had long fluffy fur like a Golden. For the longest time, we thought she was a Flat Coated Retriever until we did a DNA test. She passed away in August after owning her for nearly 12 years, and she was one of the most elegant dogs I ever knew.
What a soft sweetheart! The lean-in while you were toweling him was so cute, even though I'm sure it was uncomfortable. It seemed like he enjoyed himself!
We fell in love with a sweet Dogo Argentino at a pet store some years back. Sweet, snuggly, laid back but BIG puppy. The deal breaker for us was the relatively short life expectancy which I thought was closer to 9 years. I had no idea that they were intimidating dogs until I did some research on them and it really surprised me. This boy that your grooming reminds me so much of that pup.
Every pic of Dogos I've seen shows them in attack mode. It's nice to show what they can really be like with proper handling. I think he wanted to lay down with his head in your lap and take a nap.
It's strange seeing cosmetic procedures done on dogs in the US. They're banned here in Australia. You can't even dock tails anymore. It's a good law, as why should a dog suffer for the vanity of the owner?
I'm so glad mutilation of dog ears and tails is against the law in my country.. dobermans and pitbulls etc look so cute with their natural floppy ears.. ♥️
@@janeenharris3074 My US state still allows the practice, only when done by a licensed veterinarian. Sad. At bill banning the declawing of cats was working its way through committees, but I can find no information on action about it after November of 2021. - Governments need a serious booster shot of "get-off-your-butts".
In the 90's I worked at a vet laboratory and one of the DVM's there had a Dogo Argentino, the dog's name was Storm. Massive dog, highly intelligent, very playful and very well socialized, when the DVM brought him to the office. Roamed around the office and never bothered anyone. Loved doggie snacks, used to keep some in the desk drawer. Of course Storm knew the rustling sound of a bag of snacks being opened, but it got to the point Storm knew the sound of the desk drawer that was being opened and would come for a snack. Mind you, this desk had six drawers, but he knew the sound of the snack drawer when opening. Try and be slick and put the snacks in a different drawer, all he had to see was it in a different drawer and he'd know the difference in sound.
I got a 2 year old Dogo Argentino and even I’ve been rejected multiple times by multiple groomers so just wanna thank you for highlighting the fact that you shouldn’t be judging a single dog purely based on its breed and that owners do play a major role on how the dog is
My dog is tiny and absolutely hates it when she needs to get her nails clipped. For sure a big dog can inflict more damage but it doesn't mean they're dangerous. I think the issue is that a lot of owners lie to groomers (and vets) about their dog's behavioral issues.
It's never the dog always the owner. Where I live idiots get dogs like this and deliberately train them to be aggressive hence they're banned in my country. I think if you get such a powerful breed you should have to get a licence so they don't get into the wrong hands. I have a Boerbol so am a massive lover of large powerful breed but you have to socialise, socialise, socialise.
@@Ruth78620 that's how I think it is where I live as well, it's not the dog's fault that its breed attracts some of the most irresponsible owners. First time I hear about boerboels, they are beautiful! I've met only 1 mastiff type dog and he was SO sweet, mellow and generally adorable despite how huge and fierce they look, that I already decided I love mastiffs. I have an old dog that I failed to socialize with other dogs when she was little but at least I taught her not to bite. She just growls and barks her head off at nonhumans, the only reason it's not a problem is that she's a tiny inoffensive pug. In that sense I think one can get by with more screw-ups with some breeds than others as an owner so a license makes sense.
I'm from Argentina and I have come across this breed multiple times in my lifetime. Luckily all of them were beautiful encounters. My best friend had 3 since we were like 10 who were basically our companions every time we'd hang out. The oldest of them recently passed away and I still can't believe it, he was 12 years old 🥺 then there was one stray elderly dogo argentino at our school (his owner passed away) that was practically adopted by the students and was kind and always careful not to hurt the other smaller stray dogs when playing. He'd roam around the school all day and the neighbors/kitchen staff would feed him occasionally. These dogs do have a lot of love to give but only experienced people should raise them. There are a lot of cases in our country of people who raise them to fight. It's sad having grown up around kind beasts to see what horrible things they can do when the owners raise them that way. Many miss on the opportunity to see them in their most beautiful behavior. All cuddly, caring, playful and kind. My friend has a younger sis who grew up with them and never even tried to hurt her. They were given love and proper training so they never had to worry about them hurting someone else.
A while back, I took the family dog to our local dog park. A man there had a Dogo pup about 6 months old. This beautiful dog wanted to play and play hard. He headed for the biggest roughest dogs in the yard. They grounded him constantly and the Dogo just encouraged and smiled the whole time, he was filfy. I was laughing and smiling much myself.
@@KindCountsDeb3773 I want a breed that grows big when I eventually move out to live alone but I still have no idea what to go for, so many larger dogs can have bad issues but I'm not a fan of small dogs at all , oh well I still got a lot of time first I need to focus on being able to have a good paying job to support myself before thinking about a fellow paw buddy
Consider the Boxer dog! Theyre known to be extremely friendly and are mid-large size dogs. Boxers are a favourite for family pets, as the breed is overall great with children and even babies, beleive it or not. The females do get territorial with eachother sometimes, but other than that theyre a great breed. The breed is prone to some illnesses and diseases however :/
I've own four large bread dogs and everyone of them turned out to be big babies.. they all loved every living thing and wouldn't harm anyone ..everyone of my dogs all loved children and lived for my friends with kids to come and visit .. I'm telling you it just how you raise and treat your dog , love and kindness go a long ways
My Dogo Zelos is a leaner and paws when he wants you to stop too 😂 Admittedly he is a guard dog through and through and wasn’t socialized properly before I rescued him so he’s very picky with people. I wouldn’t ever bring him to a groomer but he’s an angel for such a big dog and does so well with home grooms! He is short haired so home grooms are doable for us. Love seeing a Dogo on your channel finally 🥰
my sister found a dogo argentino who had runaway from a shelter50 miles away. she was chipped! 👛 bred! sweetest, couch potato great guardian. please all give these dogs a chance.
It's not judging. It's just precautionary behavior. Not all walks in the amazon rain forest will kill you, but some people refuse to go walking in the amazon rain forest. Some will say they're missing out on an amazing experience, some will say "Hell No!". You shouldn't judge people for refusing to go into the amazon rain forest, you shouldn't judge people who are cautious about handling dog breeds which they consider too risky.
When I was 11-12 I used to visit a horse stable and the owner had a Dogo Argentino called Ronja. She was the sweetest dog I've ever met and seeing this breed today featured on the channel made me happy!
THAT FACE! Oh my goodness, he’s such a precious sweetheart. It kills me that people judge a dog simply based on their breed. My husband and I recently started looking for home rentals in Las Vegas and so many of the homes/townhomes we tried to apply for would turn us down simply based on the fact we have a chow/retriever mix. They saw chow chow in the title and made their decision, but if they would’ve been open to meet him, they would’ve realized that his temperament is very much retriever. Sweet and cuddly with a dash of lazy. The only thing he got from the chow side is the purple/blue tongue, lion’s mane and body structure. Hopefully with more breed ambassadors like my dog, Escobar and so many others out there, we can change the automatic judgement & outright restrictions on certain “undesirable” breeds.
Was it an insurance thing? I didn't know for years at some insurance companies will either decline homeowners insurance or hike up the premiums if there are certain breeds on the premises.
Can't you just lie? Like the rescues do when they a Have a super cool pitbull that needs a home so instead of saying its a pitbull they just say its a Lab/mix? So just put on the paper your dog is a Norwegian Elkhound mix👌👍
@@williambarry8015 I mean, I could lie about the breed but most of the leases stipulate that if they come to inspect the home at any point and the breed doesn’t match what’s on paper, they have the right to evict you. It’s then a game of risk & probability of rolling the dice that we’d be able to hide the dog in time to avoid the violation & eviction. Luckily, we were able to find a house that had a dog friendly owner that was willing to see video & photos and determined my dog was not a threat. Better to be up front to avoid the hassle in the long run of the possibility of being evicted and deal with the hassle of looking for awhile to find a dog friendly rental home. Also, they offered us a reasonable refundable pet deposit, which was more difficult than you’d think for the Las Vegas area. Most places charged a $500-600 non-refundable deposit as well as a monthly $50 pet fee. 🤯
@@Fumi007 It could be an insurance issue on the landlord’s end of things that might cause them to prohibit some breeds, which is still ridiculous, but I understand from a legal/business side of things. Luckily, our insurance company doesn’t have issue with dog restrictions, which helped make us a more desirable tenant prospect when we finally did find a dog friendly home owner that was willing to accommodate us.
@@williambarry8015 if it has a square head, wide chest, muscular, then it's classed as a pitbull type,. even the Amstaffs, & Staffies, are not pitbulls, but bully breeds, are lumped into misinformed ppl.
1:11 Our 120LB GSD does the same thing, leaning into us when we bathe him. I guess most dogs will do this, but the bigger they are the harder it is to take it 🙂 This guy looks much larger than his weight. A gorgeous animal, well behaved and I bet a joy to be around.
My son had a Dogo and he was sweet, friendly and so smart. He did need a master that was very consistent with training. We never heard him growl. He was fearless and would chase a bear from our yard. And he watched tv and sat like a human on the couch.
This has to be the sweetest and most well behaved dog she has ever groomed!! Such a beautiful dog, and an utmost gentleman to boot! Really goes to show you that animals are like people, you can't just blindly judge them...we adopted an almost completely blind rescue senior Chow Chow who had been used as a fight dog when I was a kid, and he was hands down the most gentle dog I've ever had!😻 He loved his people, his cats, and his fellow dogs with all his heart, and stayed with us for several years before passing away, and even to this day I miss my big boy dearly, we love you still Champ, forever and always!!💖✨💕
I love how you give every dog a chance!! Some of the best dogs are those of the “banned” breeds. You show that wonderfully in your videos!! Thank you!!
I agree I think pugs, frenchies and any dog with an extremely short snout who struggles to breathe should be banned because that's just cruel imagine going through life not being able to breathe. They're cute and well mannered but I bet they feel sick everyday off their lives aye it should be put In the breed standard that their snout has to be a particular length?
Some of the camera angles in the shower made him look very similar to a pitty (american bull terrier i think is the proper name) to me, just a giant velvet hippo 😆. One look at his eyes melted my heart. His owners have done an amazing job taking a volatile breed and teaching him how to be a loving house hippo.
He is a confident gentleman. Nothing to prove. No fear. He knows you aren’t going to hurt him. He pities the fool.
what ok what
The look at :35 is classic. She says Dogo’s don’t have a long coat. “And you’d be right.” GLARE AT CAMERA. I DARE YOU TO SAY SOMETHING ABOUT IT. 😂
Does he also fool pitties?
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“He pities the fool”
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He seemed more annoyed you were cutting in to his couch potato time than getting a groom, what a good boy
Lol. So true.
That's exactly what I was thinking. I had never heard of this breed before and based on this pup I would have thought the breed was just a big sweet couch potato type of dog.
@@rickmcneal1660 tbf im from argentina too and the only doggo i have met was such a darn sweet couch potato
I wouldn't want to make him mad. He sounds like a drug lord. His giving you the paw was funny.
Exactly! I got serious "let's just get this over with so I can get back to my stories" vibes from this boy. 🤣
You appear confident, assertive, non threatening, sensitive, respectful - what's there for a dog not to love. It's a true joy to watch you work.
Best comment ever on UA-cam! 😍😍
This comment wins the doggy internet 😀
"Responsible owners make good dogs" Too bad so many people are clueless. He is a true gentledog and absolute beauty, I am so glad his owner found you
I got a dog that was re-homed from her previous family at 3 1/2 years old because she couldn't get along with their two other dogs. I know absolutely nothing else about her upbringing, but While she is sweet at home and with humans she is a noisy terror on her walks always pulling and lunging whenever she sees another dog. Fortunately she only weighs ten pounds, so the chance of her mustering up enough pull to yank the leash out of my hands is slim to none.
I agree. I feel the Pit Bull got the rap for a lot of owners who acquired them to MAKE guard dogs out of them. I've met some. I've also known several who were raised like NORMAL dogs and are the biggest couch cuddlers I've ever known. It's NOT the BREED!
@@valkyrie1066 It’s true about dogs who are inherently well-behaved, but that’s NOT pit bulls. Pit bulls literally have aggression towards people and other dogs in their genes, since they’ve been bred for generations to attack other dogs and attack people. They have violence in their genes just like basset hounds have calm demeanour in their genes, Newfoundlands and Labradors have love for water in their genes etc. It’s extremely misguided to say that pit bulls can be well rounded dogs if raised with love. There are more than enough stories of pit bulls (even those who were raised right) attacking or mauling to death people, other dogs and kids out of the blue. Unfortunately, when my dog was a puppy he also experienced being attacked by a pit bull. Fortunately it was through the fence and so he could jump back and be out of reach quickly. That pit bull knew my puppy since he was still a puppy as well! The owners socialised him with other dogs and people from the day one and even had trainer visits from day one. He wasn’t abused or anything like that. Yet he went straight for my puppy’s neck one day out of the blue when he saw that my puppy was happily trying to greet a woman that was at that side of the fence with him. Their minds just don’t work right and you never know what will make their aggression genes get activated and it can be at the most unexpected times. Hence, there are so many stories like mine, but most of them end in severe injuries or even death of the dog or human that the pit bull attacked. Please, think before you write. I’m sick of the “pit bulls are not bad dogs!” movement that I myself used to be part of before the incident. It’s dangerous. It does more harm than good. Please stop.
@@ES11777 I've met several well behaved pit bulls. Stop judging a dog by it's breed, and take your negative comments elsewhere.
@@ES11777No, that's ignorant as well as harmful to say. PItbulls have lots of energy and need gentle guidance - but they aren't naturally more aggressive than any other dog. Lazy owners will ignore the pitbull's needs and end up with a misbehaving dog they say is "genetically aggressive", like there is nothing they can do. Give that dog exercise and training (as in tricks, simple as that) and you'll see how all that goes away.
One of the most frightening dogs, the Dogo Argentino.
Vanessa: “ok, big sausage”
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if she didn't tell me, I would assume he is a lab cross with another breed.
@@slam5 That is because he doesn't look like the typical Dogo.
"They can become dangerous"
Doggo: Leaning into the towel rubs.
@gingipw pit bull of argentina?
I didn't realize dogo argentinos are considered a difficult breed. One of my parent's neighbours has a dogo and he is one of the sweetest and calmest dogs I've met. Always so laid back and loves scritches so I've pretty much judged the entire breed based on that dog as "gentle giants".
well it´s a working dog. Or at least it was thought to work hunting in groups with people and other dogs. Problem comes when it´s not socialized properly.
For the most part they are actually gentle giants. They're just a very powerful breed and when they're not raised properly or socialized they develop problem behaviour, like any dog would, but their size makes that problem behaviour MUCH more of a problem.
Yessss. I had an issue with one at a dog park. His owner basically said he had issues with other dogs and continued to take him to dog parks. He was young and not neutered and then attacked my dog. Then the owner CONTINUED TO KEEP THE DOG THERE. Irresponsible owners do not raise good dogs.
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@@CM38110 That's an absolute absolute, to put dogs at risk like that. had a dogo, and I never let him of the leash because he had animal aggression. He was 10yo when I got him, so was probably too late to socialize him with other dogs in any case. But when an am-staffie owner offered to walk them together, it seemed fine during walking. But nearby he would automatically lunge every time. Sweetest dog with humans though, was actually happy whenever he got to visit the vet.
Handing you his paw when you asked him to stand was so cute. It was his well mannered way of saying, "no thank you ma'am, maybe another time."
He was like “is this what you wanted? Cuz I’m not standing” 😂
"This is as far as I can go.... here, take it". 😂
Double ear ache, and he's still so sweet.
He was so well behaved. He's very aware of his power, but he is very well trained. This dog is banned in the UK, but I did meet two when I was in Ukraine a few years ago - two females. They looked intimidating but they were real cuddle-bugs once I'd passed the sniff-test!
I love that when you asked him if he could stand he made this adorable noise and gave you his paw 😂Such a well behaved gentlemen!
@@alexincomputerlandIs the hypothetical prong collar in the room with us now
@@alexincomputerland 👺
That was cute.
@@alexincomputerland Has he got one of those on then? unfortunately i do not recognize one, as i am more of a cat person, but do intend to have a dog one day!
I certainly know what one is, and if that is the case, i agree with you and think it is disgusting, and no way to treat your dog, there are far better ways, i would never use any form of pain/shock, however mild to train a dog, not necessary!!
He said "Thank you, but no, thank you. I'll sit."
“Responsible owners can make good dogs” no truer words spoken, he’s a right sweetie. The fact that you were willing to give him a chance says a lot about your level of experience and knowledge of dogs, that you didn’t judge on breed alone. I’m glad you gave this sweet boy a chance.
With so much backbreeding and inbreeding going on with certain breeds, you can never be sure that you're not getting a psychotic dog with a hair trigger.
i love his sweet, gentle face while she was telling us all these badass facts about the breed. the contrast was amazing.
her: "he was bred to fight boars"
escabar: ▽◕♡◕▽
Totally agree!
It's called a gap moe ;)
Love this comment xD
@haddyDrow1 LMAO OMG your comment made my day. 😂
And pumas
When you asked him to stand and then he put his paw out "No thank you, I'd rather sit." that was just too cute. A very sweet example of an often-feared breed.
The paw thing can be interpreted as cute, but can also be a very annoyed gesture. A "leave me alone" kind of sign. Just so people are safe with unknown dogs. This one wasn't even close to reacting with aggression, but not every dog is that easy going.
Another political comment.
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@@rebel4466 I am fully aware the gesture was that of dismissal. It is still cute and still very polite. I reward my dog for manners, even if the request is "leave me alone"
As an Argentinian, I met many Argentinian dogos, and most of them were very good dogs for the family, except for a few specimens that only answer to a single owner. My grandmother found one injured, and fearfully fed him, soon she had her loyal personal bodyguard.
It's rare that we see a dog that is SO tolerant of you cutting his nails. He practically handed you his paw and said "have at it". Such a gorgeous, sweet boy.
He quite literally handed her his paw.
I'm from Argentina, and you gotta love our originality. "We have a new breed of dog. How do we call it?"
I live in argentina. I can absolutely confirm you guys are creative with names 😂😂😂
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To be fair though some dog names are very unoriginal. Usually it's working dogs so it makes sense. For example "German Shepherd" is just simply a dog bred in germany that was specialized in sheep herding.
I like the name Dogo Argentino more than German Shepherd way more! Also the fact you guys say "Doggo" is amazing to me.
Peace!
I love that dog(g)o is in the name.
Che, porqué no le llamamos dogo Argentino?
The way he just tilted his head and looked at the cameraman at the end was priceless. He looks like a very good boy.
Just today, I got the pleasure of telling my Uber driver that the grooming shops I work at will accept her shepherd/Pitt mix! Finding dog groomers who will work with "dangerous" breeds is rare, but don't give up! Every dog is individual, and there are lots of groomers out there who believe that!
When I fostered a pitbull-lab mix this past Christmas (more pit than lab), I took her to the dog park and she was always the only pit there. But, she was an absolute social butterfly. She didn't try to form cliques but she did seem to prefer German Shepherd's, because they would actually chase her (she was one of the youngest at the park at nearly 1.5 years old). She would zoom all over the park to greet people and dogs and the German Shep's also seemed to always trot up to me frequently while there and ask to be petted. Their size was initially intimidafing, but if they were walking up to me and nudging my hand, they clearly were sweethearts, plus they were willing to indulge the hyperactivity of my girl, though their size (and maybe age) made them tire out long before her 😅. I know not all pits and German Shep's are like this, but it breaks my heart that they're turned away on principal, just because of their breed.
It is sad that many places don't accept, but on the other hand I wouldn't want someone that doesn't have experience handling such breeds to groom them.
My cousin has a dog she thinks is a pit mix (unsure as she is a shelter dog). From what I've seen, I think anyone meeting Robin would be in far greater danger of being LICKED to death than attacked!
The breed definitely doesn't necessarily guarantee a certain temperament. I had a Wolf/Chow Chow mix named Bear, both are known to be very aggressive but my dog was a big baby who other than one time on the Fourth of July holiday snarling and lunging at my door to my very nice home when two "Kirby vacuum salesmen" (I think they were up to something more nefarious and Bear knew it, who sells Kirbys on a national holiday and my house screamed money, I received a sweetheart deal on it when I bought it) came to the door wouldn't hurt a fly. Her friendliness was actually what killed her, she couldn't resist letting toddlers ride her like a horse and although I tried to stop it enough of this happened that she finally broke her back, lost the ability to defecate and had to be put to sleep (if she hadn't lost the ability to defecate I could have built her a scooter for her unusable back legs). I also had a friend in Canada that had a full bred Wolf and a Wolf mix, they were both extra friendly and although there wasn't ever kids around his property I bet they would have had toddlers riding on their backs as well. My friend's wolves didn't lose the ability to hunt from domestication, though, so occasionally my friend would find some sort of wild animal killed and eaten (leaving the head and the skeleton) on his very rural wilderness camp. I didn't bring Bear with me on vacation up there so I don't know how my friend's dogs would have responded to her.
I had an Ovcharka that I eventually found a groomer for. Not because the groomers refused, but my Luna was picky about who she decided to like. She loved her groomer so much.
What a beautiful, well-behaved gentleman! He’s obviously been well-bred, well-raised, and well-socialized. Kudos to the owner for a job well done, and on you for the openmindedness to give him a chance.
I had a pittbull mastiff mix that had the exact same temperament - his name was Shadow but my siblings called him "Sad-O" since he always had the "oh, poor me" face and his only emotions were happy, hungry, or sleepy 😂. One of the sweetest dogs I've ever had, only wanted to cuddle and be lazy.
As a mommy of a 2yr old female Dogo, I love this video. She never needs her nails clipped because she needs so much exercise that they are always ground down to nothing. She wants to cuddle every second she is not playing and has a Jack Russell terrier as a B.F.F. Most people still walk to the other side of the street when they see us coming even after two years of seeing her but that’s OK they are just missing out on kisses. Keep spreading the good word about this amazing breed. Rucola is the best dog I’ve ever owned.
Please start a channel for ✨Rucola✨or if you do already have one, please provide a link! Would love to know more ❤
If I saw her, I would want to hug her, not run away. She sounds like a doll!!!
My friend’s dogo is dangerous… dangerous when he decides your lap is his bed and lays all 100+ pounds of him deadweight on you and you’re 5’2”. 🤣🤣🤣 No, he’s really a good boy. He loves his dog BFF who lives next door and his kitty siblings and he’s an absolute doll when my friend brings foster kittens into the house. Each one must be inspected with sniffs and kisses. Honestly, if I didn’t read about the breed and someone off the street told me they were dangerous, I’d probably laugh.
Oh, no way would I cross the street! I'd be asking of I could love your doggie. I love all types of dogs. Your girl sounds beautiful!
Honestly, you're blessed in that regard. The number of people who let their toddlers run up to "the pretty poodle 🐩" without a thought is ridiculous. My inner monologue is always "Ma'm/Sir my dog's teeth are at the same level as your child's face, and his teeth are just as long and sharp as any other dog his size. Do better." as I shove my body between child and my deeply concerned dog before an accident can occur.
You saved me from ear infections with my German Shepherd! Food switching was the key and she's no longer on medications and going to the vet multiple times a year!
That's so cool that just a diet adjustment can have such a positive impact on an animal's health! I've learnt so much about that kind of thing watching Vanessa's channel - the info about helping animals stay hydrated & avoid kidney problems was especially new to me? It's great that this kind of valuable info is reaching a wide audience this way!
I need to learn about this. My lab has frequent ear infections. Is it really as simple as changing food?
@@tinydinoflock Yep! My shepherd can't have anything with grains. Any kind, I tried every food source possible wet and dry. Though some grain-free brands still didn't work, it was a long trial and error. I would have never thought of it had I not watched these videos all the time! Also, get a good ear wash for the bad days! I only have to use my once a month as opposed to every week + vet visits + other medications + lab work.
@@anna_in_aotearoa3166 Vanessa is amazing and I can't thank her enough for bestowing her knowledge on us. Heck even my cats have better coats after learn how to properly brush them!
I wish i knew this before. Had a German Shepherd that died about twelve years ago, and he lived about 9 years with an incurable ear infection that comes and goes. Nobody ever told us that it could be food.
I have fostered a number of Dogo rescues. Now, I am a bully breed/giant breed foster and have good experience with these animals, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend them to a novice but with experience and a good trainer, they make wonderful family pets! I love the Dogo breed. Smart, goofy fatheads who become very attached to their people!!!!!
Oh the sad face, closely followed by the paw! Made me want to cuddle him!
“Why does nobody want to be my friend? Why is everyone afraid of me?”
I was bitten by a Dogo Argentino three years ago, it traumatised me and I've been terrified of the breed ever since. While my feelings towards the breed weren't totally changed with this video, as fear of certain animals or breeds isn't something you can just fix or get over, I deeply respect and admire your work with and attitude towards treating every dog with respect and understanding regardless of their breed. Thank you for highlighting how important responsible ownership is for raising well behaved, well trained dogs.
I feel the same towards Presa Canarios and Bull Mastiffs since I was attacked by a Presa/Bull mastiff mix, I needed around 20 stitches. I'm traumatised but I'm healing.
why were you bitten? how?
@@draneel009 I imagine with the teeth
Very sorry to hear. I've been bitten by a dog most unexpectedly, and whilst I'm not so much traumatised, it was very unsettling at the time and unfortunately the owners just laughed it off.
@@staffordahoy679 ok smart ass. 😂
Escobar just melted my heart ❤️ He is so adorable 🥰
For a second I thought you were talking about Pablo Escobar 😂
Terrible name, it definitely reminds you of that awful dude.
"He wants to cuddle" That melted my heart!
This has to be the sweetest and most well behaved dog she has ever groomed. Such a beautiful dog. Really goes to show you that animals are like people, you can't just blindly judge them. So adorable! Do you have any pets?
I never comment but I always love reading people's beautiful dog stories about each breed on this channel, so here's mine:
My mom's cousin had a dogo argentino and boxer mix, and she was the sweetest and most well trained dog I have ever seen to this day. Not only that but she quite literally saved my grandma's life. They were staying with my grandparents for a few days, and my grandma had a heart attack while mowing the lawn of her property a few miles away from the house. The dog went CRAZY trying to tell my mom's cousin that something was wrong, until she finally followed her and found my grandma. The lawn mowing could actually take a whole afternoon, so no one would have been worried about my grandma missing for a few hours. If the dog had'n't been there she would'n't have been found until hours later and it would have been too late.
Growing up I used to be afraid of dogs especially large ones, and she completely changed that for me, now I am obsessed with dogs and can't wait to get one of my own.
Boxer dogs are the best big dog to be introduced to at a young age. The entire breed has a track record of amazing social skills, and they get along with lil kids and even babies. Boxer dogs for the win
Boxers are great with babies.
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I’m from Argentina and never seen such a well behaved Dogo
I'm from Argentina and an ex boyfried of mine had one. He looked VERY intimidating but was very sweet. But yeah, most dogos are not that well behaved.
I adopted my dogo/American bulldog mix 5 years ago. Sweetest guy on earth. Had him trained in every area. Took 2 years to find a vet that would take him and even longer for a groomer. Breaks my heart when he looks at people and gets the wiggles and zoomies with most saying “I would never guessed he’s friendly”
I would expect that to be a good looking dog .
We had a white pit mix with a freckled belly and nose. I think she left me with a natural love for any big white dogs with freckles, so dogos just make me go "OOOOH BIG PUPPY"
They are one of four banned breeds here in the UK, but he is a big beautiful boy. He has a wonderful temperament I would give him all the cuddles and loves. 😍💜
Yeah they're banned in Australia too
@@jazzycat8917 yeah they’re banned in Norway and Denmark plus other countries too. Are there many banned breeds in Australia?.
Why are they banned?
It is a shame that they are one of the banned breeds over here (UK) cause I know plenty of responsible owners who could give them wonderful lives.. they are probably a bit too big for me, my gsd is a good size though, but I'd love a snuggle with one of them
I have 3 dogos. All trained to kill a medium/large animal like pumas, wolves, etc because I live in the Patagonia Argentina where it's full of those. However, with a proper training, all three of them behave as good as any other dog and love to play with little children. I understand, they look menacing but it's a noble and gentle breed if trained and socialize properly
I'm a simple woman. I see an argentinian reference, I click the video and the like button.
Jokes aside, thank you so much for everything you do! I've been watching your content for a while and it's admirable your passion and the hard work you put into this 🥰🥰 I learn every day with your videos! Keep going!! Props to the cameraman too!!
Greetings from Argentina 😘😘
Simple woman? Eso es "simplona" 🤣
@@ggl2947 Es solo una forma de decir que me gustó mucho el video JAJAJAJA
You can also click on a Gipsy reference. It's the same s..t anyways.
Es como el mejor crossover ever 😂
@@Unrayorojo Totalmente!! 😂🤩
They have 3 of these where I work, none of them are that fluffy. I can't begin to explain the strength and brutality with which these dogs give me kisses, bumps and love. They kind of "ragdoll" you around with friendship. If you're not careful you could end up with a few bruises and scratches, but that's out of love, that gives an idea of what they can do when angry (they're very well manered for what they are, very tolerant, and their pain threshold is very high). These dogs fend off and fight huge boars that have become a pest in the area, that are very dangerous for humans and other animals, they come back with scratches and cuts, but the boars end up much worse.
They also have a couple of beautiful rottweilers, that even if they're big and muscular they're not as strong as the dogos.
What I know of them is that they are valued for hunting feral hogs and then coming home to be couch potatoes. I saw pictures of them kitted out with Kevlar safety vests and gps collars so the hunters could keep up.
@@JDurham124 they are never sweet potatoes- its a security and hunting dog- they dont become sweeties for nobody- thats why its not a pet for everybody- its really dangerous
@@JDurham124 That's right, they put vests on them if out for hunting, they're a tank of a dog. To anyone who doesn't know them they look dangerous, but they're really friendly with people if they're treated well by the owner.
@@jeremyhammond8280 The ones I know are really sweet, maybe clumsy because of their strength and size. Their muscles are hard as a rock.
I don't think they're that dangerous, but they sure need owners that know what they're doing.
@@jeremyhammond8280 BS
It's not just the fluffy coat, he also doesn't have those little shark eyes that they often have, he's the friendliest looking Dogo Argentino I've seen lol
I was wondering what you meant. Looked up pictures and thought “those are bull terrier eyes”. Then saw that one of the breeds used to create this breed is indeed a bull terrier lol.
This isn't a purebred Dogo Argentino lol
i know right??? he's like a dogo but less intimidating and more friend shaped lol
@@egyptianpools He looks like a mix between a dogo and a retriever. Both the face and the coat don't say dogo at all. Totally unusual looking dog for the breed but no less cute.
@@tarik6507 she said in the video that he and a littermate had this genetic difference from the others.
My daughter & her partner have a Central Asian Alabai. At 70 going on 80kg he's the biggest softy you will ever meet. He thinks he's a lap dog! He rolls around like a little puppy on his bed. We love him to bits. BUT you can't just come directly up to him. He is VERY protective! You must be introduced. Once introduced, he will love you & protect you forever❤
I laughed when she said 'Sir please dont crush me with..... your body'.
He was just resting. Such a lovely dog. So well behaved and wonderful temperament despite his painful ears.
We have a Dogo. She is the sweetest, least aggressive dog I’ve ever owned. She also loves cuddles and thinks she’s roughly the size of a chihuahua. So she’s a lapdog in her mind. ❤❤❤ So happy to see Dogos getting positive representation.
I grew up with a 120lb Shepherd/Samoyed mix who thought she was a lap dog.
@@andreacook7431 I find the biggest dogs often do. I used to pet sit a Great Dane who loved to sit in my lap.
@@ejjohnstonunv not everyone could take it, so I'm glad he got his chance !!
Escobar's person has done an amazing job raising this big boy. He has such a wonderful temperment. I love his name as well. It is fitting for his extra fluff ☺
What a good boy, he lends on you, gives you a paw to hold, will not stand up, wants to cuddle and just stands there taking you in.
I think everyone agrees that this absolutely confident doggo is quite unbothered and quite the gentleman! 🥰
Right ! Why worry if your the size of a mammoth !!
I’ve never even seen a Dogo Argentino- they’ve been a banned breed here in UK since 1991. This one seems lovely.
There's plenty in Scotland they come over from Ireland and a few of my friends have them and none of them are vicious in anyway and I didn't realise they had such a bad reputation.
Such a shame entire breeds are banned, its like dog racism.
He’s so calm and cute. Such a good boy 🥰
He's a great ambassador for his breed. An absolute sweetheart.
Except his owner named him "Escobar." lol That's like getting a cane corso, naming him "Capone," then wondering why people are reluctant to interact with it.
@@tsalvlaxitov9594 It's a freakin' dog dude. What TF do you think he's gonna do? Sell you some coke with his little paws?
@@prixe12lmaoooo
@@prixe12 this absolutely took me out
@@prixe12 Having the lowbrow cliche ass name after a mass murderer says more about the owner than the dog and most dogs aren't dangerous without a dumb ass owner.
I'm in love. Escobar is just precious. Stole my heart when he gave you his paw to hold.
The paw on your leg after you ask him to stand was such a polite way of saying no 😂
I had a beautiful Rottweiler named Jack for 9.5 wonderful years. So often people walking their tiny dogs would cross the street when they saw him. I was waiting in line at the vet for a shot clinic. He was surrounded by tiny yappers. He sat quietly, never barked, never tried to eat one of the tiny ones…. Many people in line commented on how well behaved he was. “Good dog owners make good dogs”. Jack would herd my nieces and nephews away from the pool while they played. And when my mom fell off a ladder dislocating her knee in her orchard, she held on to him while he drug her to her phone. He was the best dog ever. ❤
We have a Dogo Argentino, she's on the smaller side (compared to this big fella) but she is such a sweet heart. She and her mother are attention hogs and literally just want all the pets and cuddles. We also have a cat, they get along great. Sammy knows to be careful and gentle with Shadow and they are best buds. Sad when animals are judged on their breeds.
Had a dogo who also was very sweet and on the smaller side, but couldn't be around any other animal.
One day, me and my little pooch were in the park. A guy with a huge GSD stopped some distance in front, and gestured for us to come past. I told him that my dog was totally fine with other dogs, so we spent some time together. On parting, he thanked me for letting his dog socialize with mine as other dog owners run a mile when they see his dog approach. It's true, never judge a dog by its breed! xx
I met a woman who had a giant pure black GSD during a walk recently and I actually asked (from far back) if my niece and I could say Hi. The woman agreed and the dog and my niece had a good interaction. Lots of kisses and hugs were had.
The owner thanked me saying her dog absolutely adores kids but most people around here refused to even approach her and her "overgrown attack dog". GSD gets a bad rap as a police dog breed.
But… German Shepard s are so adorable…..
@@arshayoon8243 they are! They can also be scary when they're big enough that their head meets the waist of a 5'4 woman. This dog was huge. I love GSD but even I thought "damn he could push me over just by leaning on me."
@@brittany45 … still too cute,
I was bitten by a GSD when I was about 8, I had gone to my friends house and the dog had come down from the upstairs apartment, got me by the arm and kind of threw me about a bit. Luckily I was wearing a thick winter duffle coat so was only bruised. I was nervous for a few years but thinking back with an adult brain, pretty sure the dog was just high energy and the young guy who owned the dog hadn't instilled any training. The dog wasn't even on a leash. The young guy had the dog put down as he was so upset that it attacked a child which breaks my heart now, poor dog deserved some guidance. GSD are one of my favourite breeds now. All dogs need respect and understanding of their breed
Look at that uncropped tail and beautiful long ears. and that mild but confident air. what a wonderful dog. kudo to his owners.
I met a dogo at a counseling meeting one time he was a therapy dog and he was the sweetest dog he loved attention and loves and was so friendly I love this beautiful breed!!
At first glance that sounds like an odd choice for a therapy dog. But I guess any breed could be a therapy dog if they have the right temperament
The key words, knowledgeable and experienced dog owners. I’m sure the owner took lots of time socializing and training this magnificent dog. With the longer coat, he looks like more of a Great Pyrenees. Then the facial features says it all. He’s gorgeous. You can tell he’s very much loved.
Being a Dogo owner it's the first time I've seen one with longer coat, love it. It's also nice to hear that you gave this particular breed a chance when others do not.
That’ s not a pre bred dogo, mostly a mixed breed
@@jburgo15 Definitely the longer fur, and the wider face threw me off.
@@jburgo15 Do you see the video? She says that Escobar and siblings are rare long coat, not a mix.
@@Zuri_it’s not rare it’s not a pure bred dog . You can look it up anywhere.
It is a mix
Love the way how everytime he comes towards the camera man he seems so freindly and happy to see them.
You can practically hear him thinking "hello, your freind shaped and i must cuddle"
He was just like an aloof teenager, like "oh, I suppose". Such a good boy and further proof of "not the dog, it's the owner" in most cases.
He looks like a pitbull crossed a golden retriever. What an absolute cutie pie!! And the goodest of good boys.
He looks so serious during the groom. Like a buisnessman. Adorable
He's perfect!!!! Laughed out loud at him leaning, full body leaning into you, in the shower, and then his no fluffs given when you asked him to stand.... He's beautiful!!! And you are correct, no dog should be judged based on their breed or type. It should only ever be on a case by case basis. Its one of many reasons I hate breed specific legislation.... And there is no such thing as a bad dog. Can't say the same for people who create the bad dogs.....
Exactly!
LOL, I love the leaning! Horses do that. 🤣 As if they think you can actually support them. Especially when you're working on their hooves. "Oh, hey, she's got a foot, how nice, I can relax and leaaaaannn..." Meanwhile, you're pushing as hard as you can and swearing creatively in a baby-voice while trying not to collapse. He was so funny! Giving you his paw! What a well-trained boy. He mostly just looked bored. Obviously liked you. Kudos to his owner, you, and Escobar himself.
I learned hoof care on an elderly Shetland the property sellers didn't want to take as he was too old to cope with the trip.
Nothing like an umpty-hundreds pounds shetland pony falling asleep on me while I worked on his hooves.
@@mommachupacabra Oh dear Bob! Yeah, 400 lbs, at least. Asleep - trust a pony! "I'm not going to waste time flailing around in a tizzy, I'll take a nice nap."
My dad worked on everything from little mini horses to drafts and boy, the big ones when they felt lazy...
He's beautiful and well behaved at that! His parents should be proud of him ❤
If he got treats and a cuddle from Vanessa, he deserved them! He's such a good oy - and his owners have done a great job training him.
My dog Coco had that same genetic mutation. As a purebred Labrador Retriever, she had long fluffy fur like a Golden. For the longest time, we thought she was a Flat Coated Retriever until we did a DNA test. She passed away in August after owning her for nearly 12 years, and she was one of the most elegant dogs I ever knew.
What a soft sweetheart! The lean-in while you were toweling him was so cute, even though I'm sure it was uncomfortable. It seemed like he enjoyed himself!
We fell in love with a sweet Dogo Argentino at a pet store some years back. Sweet, snuggly, laid back but BIG puppy. The deal breaker for us was the relatively short life expectancy which I thought was closer to 9 years. I had no idea that they were intimidating dogs until I did some research on them and it really surprised me. This boy that your grooming reminds me so much of that pup.
"Could you stand up?"
*gives paw*
That is so precious.
Every pic of Dogos I've seen shows them in attack mode. It's nice to show what they can really be like with proper handling. I think he wanted to lay down with his head in your lap and take a nap.
Because that’s what they were bred to do, there’s nothing improper about it. They’re guard and hunting dogs.
Love seeing natural ears on dogs that usually have them docked! How can you not love the floppy ears??
My mother's undocked Rottie looked *much* better au natural.
For multiple reasons I don’t like docked ears. Team floppy ears for aesthetic and more importantly being nice to animals reasons!
It's strange seeing cosmetic procedures done on dogs in the US. They're banned here in Australia. You can't even dock tails anymore. It's a good law, as why should a dog suffer for the vanity of the owner?
I'm so glad mutilation of dog ears and tails is against the law in my country.. dobermans and pitbulls etc look so cute with their natural floppy ears.. ♥️
@@janeenharris3074 My US state still allows the practice, only when done by a licensed veterinarian. Sad.
At bill banning the declawing of cats was working its way through committees, but I can find no information on action about it after November of 2021.
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Governments need a serious booster shot of "get-off-your-butts".
So well behaved. High compliments to the owner since I’m sure they do a wonderful job in making this one as friendly as possible.
I don't understand how you aren't spending half the time with these giant kitties just kissing and hugging them! I know I would!
1:45 - I think that's the most adorable thing I've ever seen. He's like "I didn't listen to a single word you said, but I do likes ya, pal."
0:49 He looks so happy and relaxed, what a sweet puppo. He looks like he was so lonely he just wanted snuggles.
In the 90's I worked at a vet laboratory and one of the DVM's there had a Dogo Argentino, the dog's name was Storm. Massive dog, highly intelligent, very playful and very well socialized, when the DVM brought him to the office. Roamed around the office and never bothered anyone. Loved doggie snacks, used to keep some in the desk drawer. Of course Storm knew the rustling sound of a bag of snacks being opened, but it got to the point Storm knew the sound of the desk drawer that was being opened and would come for a snack. Mind you, this desk had six drawers, but he knew the sound of the snack drawer when opening. Try and be slick and put the snacks in a different drawer, all he had to see was it in a different drawer and he'd know the difference in sound.
What a good boy. Just proves the owners have a lot to do with a dogs behaviour. Well done you for grooming this beautiful dog. ❤
I got a 2 year old Dogo Argentino and even I’ve been rejected multiple times by multiple groomers so just wanna thank you for highlighting the fact that you shouldn’t be judging a single dog purely based on its breed and that owners do play a major role on how the dog is
My dog is tiny and absolutely hates it when she needs to get her nails clipped. For sure a big dog can inflict more damage but it doesn't mean they're dangerous. I think the issue is that a lot of owners lie to groomers (and vets) about their dog's behavioral issues.
@@andreil1313 I’ve been upfront about my dog and how he behaves to em all
@@vidurkatyal i know! But a lot of people aren’t, unfortunately
It's never the dog always the owner. Where I live idiots get dogs like this and deliberately train them to be aggressive hence they're banned in my country. I think if you get such a powerful breed you should have to get a licence so they don't get into the wrong hands. I have a Boerbol so am a massive lover of large powerful breed but you have to socialise, socialise, socialise.
@@Ruth78620 that's how I think it is where I live as well, it's not the dog's fault that its breed attracts some of the most irresponsible owners. First time I hear about boerboels, they are beautiful! I've met only 1 mastiff type dog and he was SO sweet, mellow and generally adorable despite how huge and fierce they look, that I already decided I love mastiffs. I have an old dog that I failed to socialize with other dogs when she was little but at least I taught her not to bite. She just growls and barks her head off at nonhumans, the only reason it's not a problem is that she's a tiny inoffensive pug. In that sense I think one can get by with more screw-ups with some breeds than others as an owner so a license makes sense.
I'm from Argentina and I have come across this breed multiple times in my lifetime. Luckily all of them were beautiful encounters. My best friend had 3 since we were like 10 who were basically our companions every time we'd hang out. The oldest of them recently passed away and I still can't believe it, he was 12 years old 🥺 then there was one stray elderly dogo argentino at our school (his owner passed away) that was practically adopted by the students and was kind and always careful not to hurt the other smaller stray dogs when playing. He'd roam around the school all day and the neighbors/kitchen staff would feed him occasionally. These dogs do have a lot of love to give but only experienced people should raise them. There are a lot of cases in our country of people who raise them to fight. It's sad having grown up around kind beasts to see what horrible things they can do when the owners raise them that way. Many miss on the opportunity to see them in their most beautiful behavior. All cuddly, caring, playful and kind. My friend has a younger sis who grew up with them and never even tried to hurt her. They were given love and proper training so they never had to worry about them hurting someone else.
He kept leaning into you 🤣 he must really like you and what you're doing
A while back, I took the family dog to our local dog park. A man there had a Dogo pup about 6 months old. This beautiful dog wanted to play and play hard. He headed for the biggest roughest dogs in the yard. They grounded him constantly and the Dogo just encouraged and smiled the whole time, he was filfy. I was laughing and smiling much myself.
I love his face, such sweet innocent look he has.
The work you're doing on teaching about dogs breeds and behaviors is precious.
I'm sure it's prevented so many from possibly choosing the wrong dog for their lifestyle. Which might make for an unhappy dog and owner.
@@KindCountsDeb3773 I want a breed that grows big when I eventually move out to live alone but I still have no idea what to go for, so many larger dogs can have bad issues but I'm not a fan of small dogs at all ,
oh well I still got a lot of time first I need to focus on being able to have a good paying job to support myself before thinking about a fellow paw buddy
Consider the Boxer dog! Theyre known to be extremely friendly and are mid-large size dogs. Boxers are a favourite for family pets, as the breed is overall great with children and even babies, beleive it or not. The females do get territorial with eachother sometimes, but other than that theyre a great breed. The breed is prone to some illnesses and diseases however :/
I bet it be heaven petting that dog! Escobar looks very fluffy!
I've own four large bread dogs and everyone of them turned out to be big babies.. they all loved every living thing and wouldn't harm anyone ..everyone of my dogs all loved children and lived for my friends with kids to come and visit .. I'm telling you it just how you raise and treat your dog , love and kindness go a long ways
am I the only one who sees these kind of short grooms as something calming and therapeutic while being informative also?
My Dogo Zelos is a leaner and paws when he wants you to stop too 😂 Admittedly he is a guard dog through and through and wasn’t socialized properly before I rescued him so he’s very picky with people. I wouldn’t ever bring him to a groomer but he’s an angel for such a big dog and does so well with home grooms! He is short haired so home grooms are doable for us. Love seeing a Dogo on your channel finally 🥰
My dog is this way too. I am working with a trainer for desensitization training and socialization in stages for what my dog handles
It's all on how a dog is raised. If they only know love they will be good dogs.
Escobar el muy guapo!!
He's soooo cute. I love that his people took a chance on him and that they obviously raised him to be the bestest boy.
Lol his name is Escobar. He's so fluffy and that face makes me want to cuddle him
my sister found a dogo argentino who had runaway from a shelter50 miles away. she was chipped! 👛 bred! sweetest, couch potato great guardian. please all give these dogs a chance.
Aw, this boy is a perfect ambassador for his breed and so fluffy! You don't see this kind of dog often, not even here in Argentina 😅
What a lovely dog! Thank you for not turning him away. People need to remember not to judge based on breed alone!
It's not judging. It's just precautionary behavior. Not all walks in the amazon rain forest will kill you, but some people refuse to go walking in the amazon rain forest. Some will say they're missing out on an amazing experience, some will say "Hell No!". You shouldn't judge people for refusing to go into the amazon rain forest, you shouldn't judge people who are cautious about handling dog breeds which they consider too risky.
@@cruelpulse I understand your point, but spending just a short time with him would have shown that he's definitely controllable.
Escobar is such a sweet and an amazingly web-behaved dog!!! His owner is definitely doing a great job!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
When I was 11-12 I used to visit a horse stable and the owner had a Dogo Argentino called Ronja. She was the sweetest dog I've ever met and seeing this breed today featured on the channel made me happy!
I must say, Escobar's owner did amazing job. Doggo is calm and patient, looks he don't want hurt somebody.
Thanks for showing people that the owner’s temperament matters as much as the dog’s. That’s a good dog.
THAT FACE! Oh my goodness, he’s such a precious sweetheart. It kills me that people judge a dog simply based on their breed. My husband and I recently started looking for home rentals in Las Vegas and so many of the homes/townhomes we tried to apply for would turn us down simply based on the fact we have a chow/retriever mix. They saw chow chow in the title and made their decision, but if they would’ve been open to meet him, they would’ve realized that his temperament is very much retriever. Sweet and cuddly with a dash of lazy. The only thing he got from the chow side is the purple/blue tongue, lion’s mane and body structure. Hopefully with more breed ambassadors like my dog, Escobar and so many others out there, we can change the automatic judgement & outright restrictions on certain “undesirable” breeds.
Was it an insurance thing? I didn't know for years at some insurance companies will either decline homeowners insurance or hike up the premiums if there are certain breeds on the premises.
Can't you just lie? Like the rescues do when they a Have a super cool pitbull that needs a home so instead of saying its a pitbull they just say its a Lab/mix?
So just put on the paper your dog is a Norwegian Elkhound mix👌👍
@@williambarry8015 I mean, I could lie about the breed but most of the leases stipulate that if they come to inspect the home at any point and the breed doesn’t match what’s on paper, they have the right to evict you. It’s then a game of risk & probability of rolling the dice that we’d be able to hide the dog in time to avoid the violation & eviction. Luckily, we were able to find a house that had a dog friendly owner that was willing to see video & photos and determined my dog was not a threat. Better to be up front to avoid the hassle in the long run of the possibility of being evicted and deal with the hassle of looking for awhile to find a dog friendly rental home. Also, they offered us a reasonable refundable pet deposit, which was more difficult than you’d think for the Las Vegas area. Most places charged a $500-600 non-refundable deposit as well as a monthly $50 pet fee. 🤯
@@Fumi007 It could be an insurance issue on the landlord’s end of things that might cause them to prohibit some breeds, which is still ridiculous, but I understand from a legal/business side of things. Luckily, our insurance company doesn’t have issue with dog restrictions, which helped make us a more desirable tenant prospect when we finally did find a dog friendly home owner that was willing to accommodate us.
@@williambarry8015 if it has a square head, wide chest, muscular, then it's classed as a pitbull type,. even the Amstaffs, & Staffies, are not pitbulls, but bully breeds, are lumped into misinformed ppl.
1:11 Our 120LB GSD does the same thing, leaning into us when we bathe him. I guess most dogs will do this, but the bigger they are the harder it is to take it 🙂 This guy looks much larger than his weight. A gorgeous animal, well behaved and I bet a joy to be around.
My son had a Dogo and he was sweet, friendly and so smart. He did need a master that was very consistent with training. We never heard him growl. He was fearless and would chase a bear from our yard. And he watched tv and sat like a human on the couch.
This has to be the sweetest and most well behaved dog she has ever groomed!! Such a beautiful dog, and an utmost gentleman to boot! Really goes to show you that animals are like people, you can't just blindly judge them...we adopted an almost completely blind rescue senior Chow Chow who had been used as a fight dog when I was a kid, and he was hands down the most gentle dog I've ever had!😻 He loved his people, his cats, and his fellow dogs with all his heart, and stayed with us for several years before passing away, and even to this day I miss my big boy dearly, we love you still Champ, forever and always!!💖✨💕
That's an intelligent, well mannered dog right there 😍
I love how you give every dog a chance!! Some of the best dogs are those of the “banned” breeds. You show that wonderfully in your videos!! Thank you!!
I agree I think pugs, frenchies and any dog with an extremely short snout who struggles to breathe should be banned because that's just cruel imagine going through life not being able to breathe. They're cute and well mannered but I bet they feel sick everyday off their lives aye it should be put In the breed standard that their snout has to be a particular length?
❤you Vanessa for willing to take up the job other groomers won't 🙏
Escobar is a sweet soul with a somewhat sad-looking face 😅😂
My heart just melted when he reached over to touch you when you stopped tending to him. What a sweetheart 💕
What a gorgeous coat! He seems like he just goes with the flow and wasn't at all worried about the grooming. Great job!
What a big sweet boy! His owners have obviously worked really hard with him, which is lovely.
Some of the camera angles in the shower made him look very similar to a pitty (american bull terrier i think is the proper name) to me, just a giant velvet hippo 😆. One look at his eyes melted my heart. His owners have done an amazing job taking a volatile breed and teaching him how to be a loving house hippo.