Bring strength and elegance to your crochet collection with the Amigurumi Dogo Argentino, a project that’s as striking as it is heartwarming! 🐶🧶 Featuring a strong athletic body, broad chest, thick legs, and large paws, this design beautifully captures the noble presence of the breed. With its calm, alert expression and natural stance, this crochet companion radiates both power and gentleness.
Perfect for dog lovers, collectors of handmade animals, or anyone who enjoys realistic amigurumi, this Dogo Argentino makes a wonderful display piece or thoughtful gift. Fun to stitch and full of character, the Amigurumi Dogo Argentino is a joyful way to crochet loyalty, strength, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! ✨🐾🧵
🐕 Dogo Argentino Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
This Dogo Argentino amigurumi is designed to replicate the strong, calm, and athletic presence of the breed. Featuring a thick neck, deep chest, seamless body shaping, fully integrated legs and paws, dimensional toe pads, a realistic muzzle with jowls, and a stable four-legged stance, this pattern produces a lifelike crochet sculpture that stands confidently on its own.
Perfect as a statement décor piece, collectible, or heartfelt gift for dog lovers.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced Intermediate
This pattern includes anatomical shaping, firm stuffing, integrated limbs, and optional armature work.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 40–45 cm (16–18 in) long
Approx. 32–34 cm (12.5–13.5 in) tall at the shoulder
(using worsted-weight yarn and a 4.0 mm hook)
🧶 Materials
Yarn
- White yarn (worsted weight) – 400–450 g
- Brown yarn – small amount (nose, mouth)
- Black yarn – small amount (toe separation, eye detail)
Tools
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes: 10–12 mm (brown preferred)
- Polyfill stuffing (firm)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
🦴 Optional Wire Reinforcement
- Aluminum craft wire or floral wire, 2–2.5 mm thickness
- Wire cutters
- Masking tape or floral tape
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – decrease (sc2tog)
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- FO – fasten off
🧠 Head (White)
Broad skull with gentle taper toward the muzzle.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8–15: sc around (42)
Insert safety eyes between R11–R12, about 8–9 stitches apart.
R16: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R17: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R18: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly.
R19: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R20: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R21: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
🐽 Muzzle (White – Fully 3D)
Rounded and dimensional with natural jowls.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–10: sc around (30)
Lightly stuff only the front half.
Do not flatten.
Sew centered low on the face, allowing the sides to droop naturally.
👃 Nose (Brown)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
FO.
Sew centered on the muzzle.
Embroider a short vertical line downward and a gentle curved mouth line on each side.
👂 Ears (White – Make 2)
Short, thick, and floppy.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
R4–5: sc around (12)
Flatten gently.
FO, leave tail.
Sew low on the sides of the head, slightly forward.
🦴 Body (Neck → Chest → Torso, One Piece)
Seamless shaping for a powerful silhouette.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–12: sc around (36)
R13: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R14–20: sc around (42)
R21: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R22–26: sc around (36)
R27: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R28–30: sc around (30)
Stuff very firmly as you go.
FO.
🦵 Legs with Integrated Paws (White)
🦴 Wire Preparation (Optional)
For each leg, cut wire approximately 1.5× the leg length.
Fold in half and twist lightly for strength.
Wrap ends with tape so no sharp edges remain.
You may:
- Insert individual wires per leg, or
- Create a continuous U-shaped wire connecting front legs or back legs for maximum stability.
Front Legs (Make 2)
Worked top → paw in one piece.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–14: sc around (12)
Insert wire now (if using), stopping just above paw area.
R15: (4 sc, dec) ×2 (10)
R16: sc around (10)
R17: (4 sc, inc) ×2 (12)
R18: (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
R19–20: sc around (15)
R21: (sc 2, inc) ×5 (20)
R22: sc around (20)
Stuff firmly around wire, shaping a rounded paw.
FO.
Back Legs (Make 2)
Same proportions as front legs.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–13: sc around (12)
Insert wire now (if using).
R14: (4 sc, dec) ×2 (10)
R15–16: sc around (10)
R17: (4 sc, inc) ×2 (12)
R18: (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
R19–20: sc around (15)
R21: (sc 2, inc) ×5 (20)
R22: sc around (20)
Stuff firmly.
FO.
🐾 Toe Definition (Dimensional)
After stuffing paws:
Pinch the front of each paw into four sections.
Sew three short sculpting stitches between sections to create raised toe pads.
🐕 Tail (White)
Short and thick.
R1: MR 5 (5)
R2–12: sc around (5)
Lightly stuff.
FO.
Sew to back of body, angled slightly downward.
🧩 Assembly
- Sew muzzle to head
- Attach nose and embroider mouth
- Sew ears to head
- Attach head firmly to body
- Insert leg wires into body (if used) and secure with stitches
- Sew front legs under chest
- Sew back legs slightly behind body center
- Attach tail
- Adjust leg angles so the dog stands evenly
With wire reinforcement, the dog can be gently posed while maintaining balance.
✨ Finishing Touches
- Shape the body gently with your hands
- Optional light steam to smooth stitches
- Add subtle eye highlights if desired
🏁 Finished Dogo Argentino
Your Dogo Argentino amigurumi is now complete — strong, elegant, and truly photo-accurate. With or without wire reinforcement, this design captures the confident stance and noble character of the breed in crochet form.
A striking collectible, display piece, or unforgettable handmade gift. 🐕🤍
