Dogo Sardo - Working Dog of Sardinia

The Dogo Sardesco is a breed of working dog native to the Italian island of Sardinia. The Dogo Sardesco is a widely believed to be a type of Molosser or Mastiff, although its relationship to other members of that family is uncertain. The Dogo Sardesco is primary kept as a property and livestock guardian, although it has also been used as a hunting dog in the past. Although very rare outside of its native island, the Dogo Sardesco is becoming increasingly popular in mainland Italy as a protection animal. The Dogo Sardesco is a breed which goes by many names including the Sardinian Mastiff, Sardinian Molosser, Dogo Sardo, Cani Trinu, Beltigadu, Pertogatzu, Jagaru, and Sorgolinu.