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My basic info
Breed
Dogo Argentino
Color
White
Age
4 years 4 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
90 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Purebred
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Annie was locked in an attic. She had been there a long time and put her head through a window and barked for help. A neighbor saved her and got ahold of DC Dogos to scoop her up! Let start with the best things about Annie. She is a lover and would be near you at all time if you allow her. Not only is she gorgeous but she has the sweetest soul ❤️ Eager to please but also stubborn like a typical Dogo. Very smart and you can never underestimate her! So let's talk about some of the more difficult things about her. She can escape a normal crate and likely a gate closure.(I've included a picture of her current kennel in the pictures of her profile) She needs something like that with a lock to ensure she is safe. She experienced food insecurity and because of that she will try to get to any food so it's best for her to be supervised and continue the training I've been doing to not open cabinets or counter surf. To adopt Annie you need to know that it could and should take up to a month or more before she is introduced to any dogs in the home if you want the best chance of success. She was repeatedly attacked by a dog and because of that she has many scars and many fears of dogs. She needs not only time to decompress in a new home but time to build trust before meeting another dog. She would do best with a submissive male or as an only dog. She loves small dogs but she also loves to get into some pretty rough play with large males once she is comfortable with them. Speaking of rough play, she is rough with just about every movement. She likes to invade your personal space, at all times, and forgets her strength and size. For that reason I would not have her around kids under 12. Even her affection can cause a bruise or two. Her best life would include working a laborious task, hunting, or something physically challenging. She has been cat tested but has not lived in a home where cats roam free so you would need the ability to keep her separate from cats if she doesn't do well with your specific cat. I would not recommend her with a female large dog because many female dogs can be unpredictable together. One minute or even for months they're fine and then they snap, and it is very hard to repair a relationship between a female Dogo and another female. She has interacted with a female great dane supervised for short periods of time but I would not trust them to be together without my full attention. No Dogo is easy, but if you're looking for an easy dog Annie is not for you. However, if you are looking for the absolute most loving -sweet soul, of a menace she is worth every second!
Dogos are a wonderful breed but we urge anyone interested to dig in and do a lot of research before deciding if they are a good fit for your home. They require a lot of attention and training with them never ends! Boundaries must be enforced and they often need reminders as they push past boundaires you set! Dogos are loving, kind and gentle but don't mistake that for weakness because they are equally powerful and intense as well! Everyone in the home must be on board with having a dogo and play a major role in their daily routines and training. Yes it is work, but the rewards are ten-fold! Lazy homes don't work for dogos as they need stimulation, exercise, and lots of attention too during their younger years. Our goal in rescue is to be as transparent as we can about each and every dog plus make sure new families really understand the needs of a dogo!
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