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The dog samples all carried the mDNA haplotype A192, which has only been reported in some modern village dogs from Bali, Indonesia. When compared with the two ancient Polynesian haplotypes Arc1 and Arc2, all of the Wairau Bar dogs matched Arc2.
The Honolulu Zoo undertook a project in 1967 to re-create the Polynesian dog. The purpose behind such a project is to tell the story of the animal life of the Hawaiian Islands in a living Hawaiian exhibit. The dog is an important part of the Polynesians' contribution to this story. [8] The program is thought to have discontinued shortly ...
The Marquesan Dog or Marquesas Islands Dog is an extinct breed of dog from the Marquesas Islands. Similar to other strains of Polynesian dogs , it was introduced to the Marquesas by the ancestors of the Polynesian people during their migrations.
Kurī specimen, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 1924 The Kurī is an extinct breed of Polynesian Dog kept by Māori people.It was introduced to New Zealand by the Polynesian ancestors of the Māori during their migration from East Polynesia in the 13th century AD.
Pages in category "Polynesian Dog" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Polynesian Village Resort. This is my personal favorite. Known as "the Polynesian," it’s one of Disney World’s original hotels, featuring a South Pacific theme and tropical vibes.
The Tahitian Dog (Tahitian: ʻŪrī Mā’ohi, literally translated as 'native dog' [B]) is an extinct breed of dog from Tahiti and the Society Islands.Similar to other strains of Polynesian dogs, it was introduced to the Society Islands and Tahiti by the ancestors of the Tahitian (Mā’ohi) people during their migrations to Polynesia.
A terrier breed from Scotland that was bred primarily as a pet and a show dog version of the Skye Terrier; it is considered to be the progenitor of the Yorkshire Terrier. Polynesian Dog: A catch-all term for four breeds on this list: the Hawaiian Poi Dog, Kurī, Marquesan Dog and Tahitian Dog (see above and below). Rache