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Name	Argentine Dogo	American Pit Bull Terrier	Bullmastiff
Origins	Argentina	United States	England
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Group	Guard Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	390	336	51
Reviews	1	5	0
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Other Names	Argentine Dog, Argentine Mastiff	APBT, Pit Bull, Pitty, Pit, Pitbull	Bully, Bullie
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Federacion Cinologica Argentina Backwoods Bulldog Club	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club
Price	$2800-$5000	$500-$700	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - Argentine Dogo vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Bullmastiff

Size	Large	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)	Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)
Height	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm)

Hair & Care - Argentine Dogo vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Bullmastiff

Coat	Fine	Fine	Rough
Colors	White	Blue Gray White Tan Brown Red Yellow Black	Fawn Red Brindle
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Argentine Dogo doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Argentine Dogos shed moderately.	American Pit Bull Terriers shed moderately.	Bullmastiffs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Argentine Dogo vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Bullmastiff

Temperament	Sociable Loyal Protective Tolerant Loving	Affectionate Clownish Friendly Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive Courageous Intelligent Obedient Stubborn	Alert Courageous Docile Loyal Reliable Calm Devoted Powerful Protective
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Argentine Dogo's has great intelligence.	Average: American Pit Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Argentine Dogos are quite easy to train.	American Pit Bull Terriers are easy to train.	Bullmastiffs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Argentine Dogos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed.	Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	Argentine Dogos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Argentine Dogos are average dogs regarding their affection level.	American Pit Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bullmastiffs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Argentine Dogos need for social interaction is average.	American Pit Bull Terriers are a social breed.	Bullmastiffs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Argentine Dogo rarely barks.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally.	Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Argentine Dogos are one of the best watchdogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average watchdogs.	Bullmastiffs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Argentine Dogos are extremely protective guard dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average defenders.	Bullmastiffs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Argentine Dogo has a low chance of biting somebody.	High The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bullmastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Argentine Dogos have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Pit Bull Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bullmastiffs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Argentine Dogo is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Bullmastiffs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Argentine Dogos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	American Pit Bull Terriers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Bullmastiffs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Argentine Dogos are not apartment-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Bullmastiffs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Argentine Dogos adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	American Pit Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Bullmastiffs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	American Pit Bull Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Argentine Dogo vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Bullmastiff

Stranger Friendly	Argentine Dogos are not stranger friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Bullmastiffs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Argentine Dogos are average friendly dogs towards children.	American Pit Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Bullmastiffs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Argentine Dogos are not cat-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Bullmastiffs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Argentine Dogos are not dog-friendly.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly.	Bullmastiffs are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Argentine Dogo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bullmastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Argentine Dogos are commonly okay with elderly people.	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bullmastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Argentine Dogos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	American Pit Bull Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Bullmastiffs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Argentine Dogos are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No American Pit Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bullmastiffs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Argentine Dogo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really American Pit Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bullmastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Argentine Dogo vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Bullmastiff

Health Issues	Argentine Dogos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Allergies Cancer Deafness Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Skin Allergies	Cancer Entropion Heart Problems Hemangiosarcoma Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Lymphosarcoma Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-14 years	8-10 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Argentine Dogos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	American Pit Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bullmastiffs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Argentine Dogos need quite a lot of exercise.	American Pit Bull Terriers have an average exercise need.	Bullmastiffs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Argentine Dogos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	American Pit Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Bullmastiffs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average.	High: The Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bullmastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Argentine Dogo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Bullmastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Argentine Dogo is an average drooler.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bullmastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Argentine Dogo vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Bullmastiff

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	5-8 puppies	4-13 puppies, average 8
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