Guatemalan Dogo vs Dogo Cubano vs Argentine Dogo – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Guatemalan Dogo	Dogo Cubano	Argentine Dogo
Origins	Guatemala	Cuba	Argentina
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Extinct	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	514	264	390
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Other Names	Dogo Guatemalteco, Guatemalan Bull Terrier, Bullterrier Guatemalteco	Cuban Dogge, Cuban Bloodhound, Cuban Mastiff	Argentine Dog, Argentine Mastiff
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	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
Price	Unknown	Unavailable	$2800-$5000

General Appearance - Guatemalan Dogo vs Dogo Cubano vs Argentine Dogo

Size	Large Giant	Giant	Large
Weight	Male: 88–99 pounds (40–45 kg), Female: 77–88 pounds (35–40 kg)	90-120 pounds (41-54 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg)	105 pounds (47.5 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)
Height	Male: 21–24 inch (54–60 cm), Female: 20–23 inch (52–58 cm)	20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 22.5 inch (57 cm), Female: 21.5 inch (55 cm)	21 inches (53 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)

Hair & Care - Guatemalan Dogo vs Dogo Cubano vs Argentine Dogo

Coat	Shiny Smooth Hard	Flat	Fine
Colors	Black & Tan	Rusty Brown	White
Grooming	Average: The Guatemalan Dogo requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Dogo Cubano requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Argentine Dogo doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Guatemalan Dogos shed above average.	Dogo Cubanos shed moderately.	Argentine Dogos shed moderately.

Characteristics - Guatemalan Dogo vs Dogo Cubano vs Argentine Dogo

Temperament	Fearless Balanced Stable Obedient Tranquil Loyal Affectionate Reserved Alert Territorial Guarding	Fighter Guarding Protective Dangerous	Sociable Loyal Protective Tolerant Loving
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Guatemalan Dogo's has great intelligence.	Smart: Dogo Cubano's has great intelligence.	Smart: Argentine Dogo's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Guatemalan Dogos are easy to train.	Dogo Cubanos are very easy to train.	Argentine Dogos are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Guatemalan Dogo is a highly playful breed.	Dogo Cubanos don't really like playing.	Argentine Dogos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Guatemalan Dogos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Dogo Cubanos are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Argentine Dogos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Guatemalan Dogos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Dogo Cubanos don't bond too closely to their owners.	Argentine Dogos are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Guatemalan Dogos need for social interaction is average.	Dogo Cubanos are kinda antisocial.	Argentine Dogos need for social interaction is average.
Barking	High: The Guatemalan Dogo is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Dogo Cubano is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Argentine Dogo rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Guatemalan Dogos are one of the best watchdogs.	Dogo Cubanos are one of the best watchdogs.	Argentine Dogos are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Guatemalan Dogos are extremely protective guard dogs.	Dogo Cubanos strongly protect their territory.	Argentine Dogos are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Guatemalan Dogo has a low chance of biting somebody. Moderate The Guatemalan Dogo has an average chance of biting somebody.	High The Dogo Cubano has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low The Argentine Dogo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Guatemalan Dogos have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Dogo Cubanos have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Argentine Dogos have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Guatemalan Dogos have average wanderlust potential.	Dogo Cubanos are not the biggest explorers.	Wanderlust potential of the Argentine Dogo is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Guatemalan Dogos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Dogo Cubanos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Argentine Dogos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Guatemalan Dogos are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Dogo Cubanos are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Argentine Dogos are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Guatemalan Dogos adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Dogo Cubanos don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Argentine Dogos 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.	Dogo Cubanos handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Guatemalan Dogo vs Dogo Cubano vs Argentine Dogo

Stranger Friendly	Guatemalan Dogos are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Dogo Cubanos are not stranger friendly dogs.	Argentine Dogos are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Guatemalan Dogos are very kid-friendly dogs.	Dogo Cubanos are not kid-friendly dogs.	Argentine Dogos are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Guatemalan Dogos are average friendly towards cats.	Dogo Cubanos are not cat-friendly dogs.	Argentine Dogos are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Guatemalan Dogos are very dog-friendly dogs.	Dogo Cubanos are not dog-friendly.	Argentine Dogos are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Guatemalan Dogo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dogo Cubano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Argentine Dogo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Guatemalan Dogos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Dogo Cubanos are not recommended for elderly people.	Argentine Dogos are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Guatemalan Dogos are generally with other pets.	Dogo Cubanos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Argentine Dogos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Guatemalan Dogos are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Dogo Cubanos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Argentine Dogos are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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.	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 Guatemalan Dogo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Dogo Cubano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Argentine Dogo 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 - Guatemalan Dogo vs Dogo Cubano vs Argentine Dogo

Health Issues	Guatemalan Dogos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Dogo Cubanos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Argentine Dogos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Allergies Cancer Deafness Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	8-10 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Guatemalan Dogos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Dogo Cubanos have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Argentine Dogos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Guatemalan Dogos need quite a lot of exercise.	Dogo Cubanos exercise need is minimal.	Argentine Dogos need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Guatemalan Dogos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Dogo Cubanos like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Argentine Dogos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Dogo Cubano breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Guatemalan Dogo has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Dogo Cubano has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Argentine Dogo has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Guatemalan Dogo is an average drooler.	The Dogo Cubano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.	The Argentine Dogo is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Guatemalan Dogo vs Dogo Cubano vs Argentine Dogo

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	3-5 puppies	4-8 puppies
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