How to Differentiate a Pit Bull From a Dogo Argentino
How to Differentiate a Pit Bull From a Dogo Argentino by Joanna Ehlers Dog Care » Behavior Pit bulls love to dig, pull and chew and excel in agility and obedience trials. Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images B red for different purposes in different hemispheres, the American pit bull, or American Staffordshire terrier, and the dogo Argentino may look similar at first glance. Not for the beginning dog owner, these athletic breeds are territorial, powerful and courageous. The ownership of either a dogo or a pit bull is a serious commitment that requires careful preparation and lifelong dog training. Canine Coats and Colors One of the most marked differences between the dogo Argentino and the pit bull terrier are their coat textures and colors. Pit bulls may be any color, solid, parti or patched. A coat that is more than 80 percent white, black and tan or liver is not desireable. The dogo, on the other hand, is almost always completely white, accord...