Interview with Breeder/Owner Handler Araceli Echavarria
Interview with a Breeder/Owner Handler Araceli Echavarria. Araceli shares her experience in the world of purebred dogs and dog events.
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The Dogo Argentino, a breed renowned for its bravery and powerful stature, originated in Argentina in the 1920s. It was primarily bred for big-game hunting, including wild boar, by Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez who desired a dog with strength, tenacity, and an unyielding capacity for work. This breed, characterized by its large, muscular build and short, white coat, is a blend of several breeds including the Cordoba Fighting Dog, Great Dane, and Boxer, among others. Despite their intimidating appearance, Dogo Argentinos are known for their loyalty and affection towards their family, demonstrating a protective nature. Their intelligence and trainable disposition make them suitable for various roles, from police and military work to search and rescue. However, their strong prey drive and need for early socialization and firm training should be noted. With proper training and socialization, they make excellent companions, though their size and energy level require ample space and exercise.
Interview with a Breeder/Owner Handler Araceli Echavarria. Araceli shares her experience in the world of purebred dogs and dog events.
Amy Collins is the breeder behind Polleo Dogo Argentino. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, champion dogs, puppies, photos & more!
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Dan Sayers is the Editor-in-Chief of SHOWSIGHT digital and print publications. He received a B.S. from Drexel University where he studied interior architectural design. His professional career has allowed him to develop his planning, problem-solving, and project management skills, which were employed in the office, educational, and financial sectors. While working as a project manager, he earned a Graphic Design Certificate from the University of the Arts and began creating ads for many of America’s top-winning show dogs. Through this work, Dan became Editor-in-Chief of the nation’s first online-only dog show publication. His current role expands on this experience and broadly extends to cover the sport of dogs in Companion and Performance events as well as all aspects of Conformation.
Dan is a long-time member of the Irish Water Spaniel Club of America and is the organization’s current AKC Delegate and Archivist/Historian, as well as a club-approved Breed Mentor. From 2000-2010, he was the club’s AKC Gazette Columnist. He breeds Irish Water Spaniels under the Quiet Storm prefix and has judged the IWSCA National Specialty Sweepstakes twice. Dan is a member of the Morris and Essex Kennel Club as well as the Dog Writers Association of America, which recognized his illustrations in the award-winning canine compendium, the Encyclopedia of K-9 Terminology.
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