Bloodhound vs Dogo Argentino
Compare the Bloodhound to the Dogo Argentino. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Dogo Argentinos.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Bloodhound is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Dogo Argentino is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - The Bloodhound is very child friendly. The Dogo Argentino does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Bloodhound.
- Grooming - The Dogo Argentino is very easy to groom. The Bloodhound has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - The Bloodhound bark/howls frequently. The Dogo Argentino has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Bloodhound | Dogo Argentino |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 23-27 in. | 24-30 in. |
| Weight | 80-110 lb | 75-110 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | Argentina |
| Origin Year | 1000 AD | 1928 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | No |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | High |
| Top Running Speed | 20 mph | 25 mph |
| Strength | High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Low |
| Drool Amount | High | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Bloodhound | Dogo Argentino |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | High |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | Very Low | High |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Bloodhound | Dogo Argentino |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Bloat | Yes | No |
| Cancer | No | Yes |
| Deafness | No | Yes |
| Ectopic Cilia | Yes | No |
| Ectropion | Yes | No |
| Elbow Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Entropion | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Name | Bloodhound | Dogo Argentino |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Brown | Yes | No |
| Liver & Tan | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| White | No | Yes |