The coat and the dog is medium length and the colors of the dog are called Black, Silver Fawn, Red Fawn, Red Brindle, Brown Bridle, Fawn Bridle, Reverse Brindle and Verdino. The behavior of these dogs can be very aggressive toward other dogs and some people in rare cases. These types of dogs unlike pit bulls can be socialized and they can be trained to be a pet that everyone including other pets can be around.
These dogs are purebreds, when choosing this style of dog be careful where you get the dog from. Breeders must be licensed so make sure if you want this breed that you go to a licensed breeder. Sometimes purebreds are not healthy pets so make sure you have paperwork stating that the dog has a clean bill of health and that they have all their vaccinations as well.
The lifespan of the Dogo Carnario is approximately 8 to 12 years and like with any dog if you keep them healthy and happy they can live a long time. Feed them the proper food and take them to vet they can live the full 12 years. This type of dog is not a common breed, if you are considering getting this dog, do a complete research on the dog. Make sure the breeder is legitimate before buying one. You can call the American Kennel Club for this information.