Have A Puppy? Think Well Before Choosing These Dogs

19. Dogo Argentino

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The Dogo Argentino is one of the breeds banned in the UK under the Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991. It was bred in Argentina to hunt large prey such as pumas. It was also bred as a human guardian dog. However, the main characteristics of the Dogo - stubborn, intelligent and dominant - led to it being banned in several countries. This is not a breed recommended for first-time dog owners. The Dogo is intelligent and stubborn, as well as large, powerful and energetic. Without an equally strong, calm, firm and consistent leader, the Dogo will be destructive and take the lead. Even a trained Dogo will chase pets in the neighborhood and kill cats and small dogs. Dogos need high fences. This dog is a natural worker and is likely to chew your belongings if there is nothing for it to do.