How to tell whether a Dogo is pure or not? The Dogo has a plain head shape, sharp edges, a concave skull, and a slightly concave front face; from the spherical skull to the slightly concave front, the transition from the spherical skull to the slightly concave front, the side view , the protruding brow bone forms a distinct line; the nostrils are open, the nose is black, and when viewed from the side, the front line of the nose is a straight vertical line.
Head: A normal head shape that looks healthy and strong, with no sharp edges and corners. The upper line looks like a concave spherical surface; the skull is concave because it has developed chewing muscles and neck, and the front face There is also a slight depression, creating a strong arch at the intersection of the head and neck.
Part of the skull: compact, spherical in front and back, and the same in the transverse direction. Its cheekbones bulge away from the skull, creating a large temporary cavity between the two, which gives the temporalis muscle a huge space for movement. The weight in the center of the skull is also very noticeable.
Mouth: Has a less obvious surface, like the transition from a spherical skull to a slightly concave front. Viewed from the side, the brow bone protrudes into a prominent line.
Facial length: It is the length of the skull.
Nose: The nostrils are open, the nose is black, slightly upturned forward, and the nose ends within the outer curve of the muzzle. Viewed from the side, the front line of the nose is a straight vertical line, which is flush with the edge of the maxilla or slightly protruding forward.
Muzzle: Healthy, slightly longer than deep, very wide, slightly suppressed at the edges. The nose bone line is slightly concave, which is indeed one of the characteristics of all Dogo.
Lips: medium thickness, short and tightly closed. The edges are not controlled, and the lip line is preferably completely black.
Mouth/Teeth: The mouth is healthy and has a moderate appearance, with no lower or upper palate. The mouth is slightly thinner and well-proportioned. The welcoming mouth ensures the maximum bite capacity. The teeth are large, prosperous, and grow tenaciously. above the root of the tooth.
Eyes: Dark to light brown, covered by eyelids with black pigmentation. Eyelids lacking melanin are not considered a defect. Apricot kernel shape, located at a normal height, with a wide distance between the eyes. Completely visible, The eyes must be alert and bright, and at the same time they must have a firm expression, especially for males.
Ears: set high and set in from the sides of the new head. The ears are well separated from each other on both sides of the broad skull. Due to functional needs, it is sometimes necessary to crop the ears to ensure that the ears are erect. The cropped ears are generally triangular and cannot exceed 50% of the length of the edge of the original concha. Uncropped natural ears are generally of average length, wide, thick, flat and rounded at the top. The ears are covered with glossy hair slightly shorter than the body hair, and some freckles are not considered a fault. Natural droopy earsThe flowers generally cover the back of the cheek, and the ears are generally half erect when the dog is alert.
Neck: Of medium length, well developed, erect, well muscled, slightly convex at the top of the neck. Some are like contracted cones, and their intersection with the skull covers the bony protrusions of the back of the head. The connection between the base of the neck and the chest is very wide. The skin on the neck is rich and elastic, allowing it to slide relatively freely on the subcutaneous tissue, which is slightly looser than the rest of the body. There may be wrinkles in the throat, which is a common feature of Dogo. The skin in this area is longer than the skin in the rest of the body.