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Dogo Argentino
noun[ C ]
uk /ˌdəʊ.ɡəʊ ɑː.dʒənˈtiː.nəʊ/ us /ˌdoʊ.ɡoʊ ɑːr.dʒənˈtiː.noʊ/pluralDogos Argentinos
a type of large, powerful, dog with a large head and short, white hair, originally bred to kill large animals:
The pit bull terrier and Dogo Argentino were outlawed in the UK.
The Dogo Argentino was recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club in 2020.
The Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991 gave the police the right to seize certain fighting dogs including the Pit Bull terrier and the Dogo Argentino.
Campaigners wanted the Dangerous Dogs Act, which covers only four breeds (including pitbulls and the Dogo Argentino), to be amended to cover all dogs that attack humans.
The American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the most popular dogs used for dogfighting; other breeds are also used, including the Dogo Argentino.
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