Dogo Argentino vs Kangal Dog

Compare the Dogo Argentino to the Kangal Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dogo Argentinos and Kangal Dogs.

Dogo Argentino vs Kangal Dog
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
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General Details
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-30 Inches
28-34 Inches
Weight
75-110 Pounds
85-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Origin Country
Argentina
Turkey
Origin Year
1928 AD
700 AD
Temperament
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Overall Friendliness
Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
None
Personality
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Stubborn
Living Environment
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Deafness
Fatty tumors
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Dogo Argentino
Kangal Dog
Breed Colors
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