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The Ryukyu dog (琉球犬, Ryūkyū-inu or Ryūkyū-ken) is an endangered, medium-sized, Japanese breed of dog indigenous to Okinawa and Ishigaki Island. [1] [2] There were as few as 400 Ryukyu as of 2015. [3] Unlike dogs such as the Kai Ken, the Ryukyu dog is not protected by the Nihon Ken Hozonkai, but instead is protected by the Ryukyu Inu ...
The Telomian is a type of dog found in isolated villages near the Telom River in the rainforests of the Malay Peninsula. [2] It has been introduced into the United States. [2] [3] Some US-based breeders were selling these dogs as pure breds, which was dismissed with the Malaysian Kennel Association in a statement that these are pariah dogs and not a breed.
The Philippine Forest Dog, locally known as Asong Gubat is an indigenous breed of primitive dog originating from the Philippines. [1] The Philippine Canine Club, Inc. (PCCI) in collaboration with the Philippine Forest Dog Legacy Club, Inc. (PFDLC), is in the process of documenting and establishing the purity of the Philippine Forest Dog breed, hoping to be recognized by the Fédération ...
Common raccoon dogs feed on many animals and plant matter, and are unusual among canids (dogs, foxes, and other members of the family Canidae) in that they hibernate during cold winters and can climb trees. They are widespread in their native range, and are invasive in Europe where they were introduced for the fur trade.
Blue eyes are a rare physical trait that make for a very striking appearance. The post 12 Dog Breeds with Beautiful Blue Eyes appeared first on Reader's Digest.
The dingo is listed as a "wild dog" under this act, and landowners are required to maintain the fence and destroy any wild dog within the vicinity of the fence by shooting, trapping or baiting. The dingo is listed as an "unprotected species" in the Natural Resources Management Act 2004, which allows landowners to lay baits "to control animals ...
According to Orvis, the Treeing Walker Coonhound is a dog breed that was bred to hunt raccoons. As the breed's name implies, the high-energy canines are adept at scaling trees.
The Australian cattle dog is actually related to the dingo, a wild dog that lives in the outback. These pups are highly intelligent and natural herders. ... 6 Dog Breeds That CAN'T Handle Hot ...