{"data":{"slug":"dogo-sardesco","name":"Dogo Sardesco","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/dogo-sardesco","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/dogo-sardesco","also_known_as":["Sardinian Mastiff","Sardinian Dogo"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"molosser","label":"Mastiff \u0026 Mountain","fci_group":2,"fci_group_name":"Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs"},"size":"Large","origin":"Italy","countries":["Italy"],"height_cm":null,"weight_kg":null,"life_expectancy_years":null,"temperament":["Loyal","Protective","Calm","Confident"],"exercise_level":"Medium","wikipedia_views_60d":4394,"summary":"The Dogo Sardesco is a powerful mastiff-type guardian from the island of Sardinia, a local Italian breed that has been moving toward formal recognition by the Italian kennel club.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/dogo-sardesco-7271ddaa33-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/dogo-sardesco-7271ddaa33-640.webp","width":1280,"height":960,"author":"Boel at Italian Wikipedia","license":"CC BY-SA 3.0","license_url":"http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bolospillo.JPG"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:53:49Z","ratings":{"energy":3,"exercise":3,"grooming":1,"shedding":3,"trainability":3,"barking":3,"kids":3,"other_dogs":2},"coat":"Short and dense","colors":["Fawn","Brindle","Black"],"fun_fact":null,"sections":{"overview":"The Dogo Sardesco is a molossoid dog from Sardinia, Italy, traditionally used on farms and in the countryside to guard property and livestock. It belongs to the group of local Italian breeds that were long kept without national recognition.\n\nIt is a sturdy, confident dog suited to experienced owners who want a serious guardian with a steady character.","history":"Sardinia has long kept its own working dogs, shaped by the needs of rural life on the island. The Dogo Sardesco developed there as a farm guardian of the mastiff type.\n\nItaly's kennel club lists several breeds, like this one, as being in the process of recognition, while others remain local types without national standing.","appearance":"A solid, muscular dog of mastiff build, with a broad head, strong jaws and a short coat. It is large and imposing without being clumsy.\n\nColours are commonly fawn, brindle or black, sometimes with white markings.","personality":"Typically calm and watchful at home, loyal to its family and wary of strangers. Like most guardian molossers, it is confident and will defend its territory.\n\nEarly socialisation and consistent, fair training are important for a well-mannered adult.","care":"Needs regular moderate exercise, a secure property and a firm but gentle owner. The short coat takes little grooming.\n\nPlenty of space and sensible feeding help keep a large, heavy dog fit and its joints healthy."},"recognition":{"fci_number":null,"fci_standard_url":null,"akc_url":null},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Italian_dog_breeds","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38459","wikipedia_revision":1376305378},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:59:38Z"}}}