Your Dogo Puppy
Before you buy a Dogo.....The foremost need for owning a Dogo is commitment. You and your family must be willing to provide a stable, loving home for the duration of the animal's life-usually at least ten years. You must also remember that Dogo's are a big and powerful breed, so you must be willing to provide the space a Dogo needs to exercise. You don't need to live on acres of land but at least be able to bring the dog somewhere he can run long and hard. Thought the Dogo needs to run, do not let him roam free. This breed was made for hunting and will follow his nose-not necessarily your commands. Because of his hunting instinct, it is vital to teach at least basic obedience (sit, stay, come), as this may one day save the dog's life. Be prepared to give loads of attention and, at the same time, be capable of ruling with an iron fist, if need be. These are very strong-willed and physically-powerful dogs with the added element of wit and charm. As sweet as they are, they will turn weak-minded people into their puppets.  Male or Female?There are differences between the sexes. As might be expected, females are generally more affectionate than males. They female generally enjoys constant petting, massaging and hugging-she craves cuddling and snugging. Interestingly enough, this has no effect whatsoever on the females hunting ability. Perhaps the fact that females are more apt to follow the directions of the master(except when in heat!) and are more focused on the hunt makes them appear to have stronger instincts.
Adult males will not be as physically needy but are still more affectionate than most big breeds. They are also very outgoing and friendly with people properly introduced to them. During the daily routine, however, the males tend to be independent and even arrogant toward other members of the family, often retreating to a quiet, sunlit room in a remote corner of the house. Generally speaking, the males are more likely to challenge to master's dominance, and thus need an experienced, mentally tough dog owner.Females are not quite as dominant and are the better choice if children are in the family. However, be sure to keep a very tight grip on a very short leash when the female Dogo is in heat. She will take any chance available to burst from restraint if she thinks there is a male dog within a ten-mile radius! | Are you prepared?
Owning a puppy is a lot of work. Unfortunately, when a puppy is bought by someone who does not take into consideration the time and attention that dog ownership requires, it is the puppy who suffers by being abandoned or placed in a shelter by frustrated owners. So all of the "homework" you do in preparation for your pup's arrival will benefit you both.
Your Schedule....If you lead an erratic, unpredictable life, with daily or weekly changes in your work requirements, consider the problems of owning a puppy. The new puppy has to be fed regularly, socialized (loved, petted, handled, introduced to other people) and most importantly, allowed to go outdoors for housing training. As the dog gets older, he can be more tolerant of deviations in his feeding and relief schedule.
Quality FoodThe cost of food must be brought into consideration. All dogs need a good-quality food with an adequate supply of protein to develop their bones and muscle properly. Most dogs are not picky eaters but, unless fed properly, can quickly succumb to skin problems.
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What you will need for your Dogo puppy:
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