|
|
|
A fearless hunter and loving companion, the versatile Dogo Argentino needs a capable, experienced owner.
By Vicki Shields
In a scene typical of many hot nights in south Texas, three Dogo Argentinos, 4-year-old Loyal, 2-year-old Chewy, and 18-month-old Exodus, silently chase, catch, and hold their quarry — a 225-pound wild boar — until their human hunting partners arrive to dispatch it.
The Dogos, also known as Argentine Dogos, carry out their intended purpose while clad in protective vests and collars, and rigged with tracking devices. At the same time, they perform a valuable public service.
“We hunt for farmers and ranchers all around Texas,” says Michelle Christman, who owns Los Cazadores Dogo Kennels in Texas with husband Michael. “We volunteer this service because hogs do terrible damage to crops every year and hunting them with dogs is the most effective way of controlling them.”
Want to read the full story? Pick up the February 2008 issue of DOG FANCY today, or subscribe to get 12 months of articles just like this.
|
| Dogs & Puppies |
| Dog Activities |
dog shows, dog show news, Westminster, dog sports, dog fun, working dogs |
| Dog Breeds |
Labrabor Retriever, Golden Retriever, Yorkshire Terrier, German Shepherd, Boxer, Mixed Breeds |
| Dog Care |
dog vaccination, dog microchipping, dog grooming, dog neutering, dog spaying, dog nutrition, natural dog remedies, natural dog prevention, natural dog treatments, natural dog care success stories, fleas & ticks, dog obesity, senior dogs |
| Dog Diseases |
dog cancer, dog diabetes, dog epilepsy, dog hip dysplasia, sick dog |
| Dog Experts |
Allan Reznik dog breed expert, dog show expert, veterinary expert, dog grooming expert, dog training expert, Cesar Millan, dog adoption expert, dog rescue expert |
| Dog Magazines |
DOG FANCY, Dog World, Dogs for Kids, Dogs in Review, Dogs USA, Puppies USA, Popular Dog Series, Natural Dog |
| Dog Medication |
dog allergy medication, dog pain medication, dog anxiety medication, dog flea medication |
| Dog News |
entertainment news, dog laws, seasonal tips, good dog news, dog health news |
| Dog Pictures |
puppy pictures, funny dogs, cute dogs, dog breeds, sleeping dogs, silly dogs, small dogs |
| Dog Products |
dog bowls, dog crates, dog toys, dog beds, dog ramps, dog food storage, dog tags |
| Dog Symptoms |
dog vomiting, dog limping, dog diarrhea, dog bad breath, dog coughing, dog seizures |
| Dog Training |
dog aggression, dog barking, dog chewing, dog behavior, Dog Whisperer, dog containment, housetraining |
| Living with Dogs |
dog travel, family dog, dog-friendly home, dog-friendly yard, dog style, dog trends, dog exercise |
| Puppies |
ready for a puppy, puppy health, puppy nutrition, puppy breeders, puppy training, socialization, housetraining, spay-neuter, new puppy checklist |
| More Dog Topics |
dog videos, dog books, Club Dog |
|
|