How long does a Dogo Argentino live?

The listed lifespan for a Dogo Argentino is 9–15 years.

How tall is a Dogo Argentino?

The listed height for a Dogo Argentino is 24–26.5 in (male), 24–25.5 in (female).

Is a Dogo Argentino good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Dogo Argentino is 3 out of 5.

When is a Dogo Argentino full grown?

The growth size band for a Dogo Argentino is up to 24 months.

Working Group

Dogo Argentino

Dogo Argentino is a large dog in the Working Group. Adult weight is 80–100 lb, height is 24–26.5 in (male), 24–25.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 9–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Courageous, Athletic.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Dogo Argentino dog — Photo: Christian Pinatel · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan9–15 years

Weight80–100 lb

SizeLarge GroupWorking Group

Height

24–26.5 in (male), 24–25.5 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

4 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12 years is about 0.6 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 90 lb is about 30.8 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Argentina. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Working Group. Shedding scores 4 out of 5, so coat cleanup is a regular job. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 101 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, and BAER Testing. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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