The breed is not hyperactive, but young Dogos are inquisitive and keep themselves busy investigating everything around them. Adolescent Dogos, particularly males, have a tendency to be show-offs. A favorite feat is to lounge on a couch or chair, then suddenly slide "bonelessly," to the floor while nearby humans grab frantically for a leg or tail to prevent disaster. The pup then lies on the floor in a rumpled heap and grins up at the breathless humans!
The mature Dogo does need regular exercise to maintain the muscle structure that is the hallmark of the breed.

Being a rare breed in North America does not exempt the Dogo Argentino from genetic problems. However, because of the careful work of the Nores Martinez brothers, the Dogo does not have a serious problem as yet. The one genetic fault that "comes with" the breed because it is a white coated dog, is deafness. The Dogo Argentino Club of America monitors all litters whelped to DACA registered parents. The percentage of deaf puppies is 10 percent overall, the same percentage as that of our sister club in Germany. All Dogo Argentino puppies sold by DACA members are accompanied by a statement from the breeders' veterinarian attesting to the fact that the puppy can hear OR a BAER test print out.

The Dogo Argentino is a wonderful family dog. They are very intelligent and house train easily. A warm body and soft couch will keep a Dogo quiet for hours. They are clean house dogs that need little coat care. Dogos love children with a passion. At the sight of a child, a Dogo will light-up like a child on Christmas morning. They are as gentle and loving with their children and family as they are tenacious with their prey.