Does the breeder have references? Does the dog come with a health/genetic guarantee?
WATCH OUT for puppy mill dogs. They are often from inferior stock, and may carry traits like hip dysplasia that conscientious breeders screen for, as well as potentially having been weaned too young or poorly socialized. I have a friend who had an issue with his first AB (bad hips, costing him hundreds of dollars a year just to keep her on meds, and she may need surgery soon, at only 3 years old), but the same guy had a good experience with another AB breeder from Alabama in terms of health of pups- he had 4 pups shipped for himself and his friends, and they are all very healthy beautiful dogs now.
Just be warned.
FYI a Dogo Argentino is a very intelligent dog but one of the few breeds that is still used for dog fighting and will be a challenge. I hope your friend understands how much time they need and isn't just buying it because it is bad ass. That's how those animals end up in shelters. If you want a dog that has a fierce look but is more a companion/watch dog, look at bullies or other mastiff breeds such as the Bordeaux.
Have you checked Petfinder? Enter 'bulldog' or 'mastiff' as search term.
Check out this cutie:
Adopt a Dogo Argentino: Diamond: Petfinder
stinkyattic Reviewed by stinkyattic on . Anyone ever buy a pet online? My friend is going to buy a bad ass Argentine mastiff.. Through paypal, and is than going to pick it up at a nearby airport.. Any past experiances with this? Rating: 5