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The Dogo Guatemalteco is a medium sized,
mostly white breed of dog, which superficially resembles the
Dogo Argentino but is of separate origin. It was bred by the
Gallusser family in Guatemala in the 1930s, and, for the most
part, continues to stay there, save a few exceptions in the
U.S. This breed was once known as the Guatemalan Bull Terrier,
but recently the name has been changed. Attempts are being
made to have the breed recognized by the FCI.
The origin for this race is indisputably
Guatemalan. In the 1920's there were already existing
speciments of this breed.
In the origins of this breed there was intervention by the
large English Bull Terrier (white), Dalmatian and a small
percentage of Boxers. The mix was done randomly and the breed
was not defined before 1930. Theses early dogs had some big
spots of black or brown in their coat and also the spots from
the Dalmatian background. However, the spots have been bred
out with time.
Because of the influence of the English Bull Terrier, these
dogs were called Bull Terrier Guatemalteco throughout the 20th
century. Dr. Arturo R. Chavez, veterinarian and Zootechnician,
suggested calling the breed Dogo Guatemalteco, and he made a
detailed study of this breed to set the standard, for approval
and international recognition for this breed through the FCI
from Thuin, Belgium.
The first real data that has been able to be proved of this
breed goes back to the 1930's, at which time the
characteristics of this breed had already been proved. It is
known by relatives of the ex-President Jorge Ubico of
Guatemala that he owned this breed. The Dogo Guatemalteco are
excellent guardians and good with children.
There are however no known data about their descendants
(1935-1944). The Gallusser family is known as pioneers of this
breed, because Mr. Arturo Gallusser and his wife were already
breeding this dog since 1930. Mr. Arturo Gallusser Jr. (born
1934) and Mr. Richard Gallusser (born 1937) already had these
dogs next to their cribs. As he grew up he kept the breed and
the breed's characteristics were perfectly established and
were already established as a pure breed. Mr. Arturo's sons
kept up with the breed and decided to breed them since 1944.
They have 2 locations for breeding. One is at home in
Guatemala City and the other in their ranch Hacienda Dolores.
Since the start the Gallusser sons have been breeding these
dogs to for over 56 years.
Mr. Arturo Gallusser Jr. currently owns 10 Dogo Guatemaltecos.
The dogs are identified with the initials Gallu. Mr. Richard
Gallussr, together with Eng. Hector Montenegro (deceased) were
the first to register the dogs with the National Canine
Genealogical Register. His dogs have the first numbers in the
register, as founders of this breed. Among other important
breeders were the Urquizu family, who already had these dogs
in the 1940's. Dr. Juan Urquizu (vetenarian) had his first dog
in 1948, (a gift from his grandmother). Since then, the
Urquizu family has contributed to the promotion of this breed
on a national level.
In 1940 Mr. Ricardo Ramirez appreared with dogs of this breed.
He had excellent examples of the Dogo Guatemalteco and
contributed to improving the breed. His nephew, Mr. Marlon
Ramirez continued the breeding with his dog Hrs Chey (1984)
which had a lot of descendants.
In 1960 one of the greatest breeders of the Dogo Guatemalteco
started his kennel, Eng. Hector Montenegro Vesco & Sons.
Mr. Montenegro was one of the founders of the Guatemalan
National Association of Dog Breeders (AGCP), together with Dr
Alfonso Ruiz Schell (deceased). They made the breed known in
Dog Shows. Eng. Hector Montenegro has the honor of being the
first breeder registered in the National Genealogical Register
with his I.D. Hm Tarzan (1967), Hm Patoja, Hm Daisy. He has
the same honor in the Book of Origins of the breed and in the
list of Breeders of Guatemalan Association of Dog Breeders
(AGCP).
In 1970 new breeders entered the breed, Mr. Francisco Romero
and the Eng. Jose Angel Leche. They showed their dogs at the
first expositions sponsored by the Guatemalan Girl Scouts, and
the Medical Clinical Veterinary Association (1965-1978). They
both won in this exposition. Eng. Leche, Eng. Montenegro and
Mr. Romero cross breeded their champions and distributed them
to all Guatemala and Central America.
There have been a lot of dogs which have not been registered
since then. The first Guatemalan Champion (Dogo Guatemalteco)
was "SPOT", born on September 6, 1987, son of male
"HUAIPE" and the female "COQUETA", having
as breeders Jeannette Solorzano and owner Willy Cabrera, who
was also the owner of "HUAIPE". The judges by FCI
for SPOT were: 1988 - Susy Umana (Columbia) 1988 - Ralph
Scoggins (USA) 1989 - Peggy Gutierrez (Mexico) 1990 - Jose
Luis Garcia (Mexico) 1991 - Carlos Perez (Venezuela)
The Dogo Guatemalteco is a dog of medium stature, weighs 25-36
kg. (55-79 lb) and stands 56-61 cm. (22-24 inch) at the
shoulder. There are also a larger strain of the breed that
reaches 55 kg. (121 lb) and 70 cm. (27,5 inch).
The Dogo Guatemalteco is a white dog with occasional black eye
patches or head markings. Guatemalans are a rugged dog with a
rather thick skin and a smooth dense coat. The tail is cropped
and the ears are either left in a natural drop style or can be
cropped to a Doberman or Boxer cut.
In Guatemala, whether in the show ring or at home, the dog
must posses certain qualities. The dog should not want to be
handled by strangers, and if it will not defend the home is
considered a totally useless dog. Because of high crime and
corruption in Guatemala the dog must defend the home at all
costs. In the show ring, if he tries to bite the judge, it is
perfectly acceptable. You can feel 100 percent confidant in
the presence of this breed being guard dog par excellent. ~
by Willy Cabrera, Treasurer of the Club Dogo Guatemalteco, Guatemala.
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