Pointer vs Dogo Argentino
Compare the Pointer to the Dogo Argentino. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and Dogo Argentinos.
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Argentina
Origin Year
1650 AD
1928 AD
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Pointer
Dogo Argentino
