Taiwan Dog
Taiwanský pes
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Key facts
| FCI group | 5. Spitz and primitive types |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Taiwan |
| Category | Medium |
| Weight | 12–18 kg |
Recognition features
- Medium-sized dry, sinewy dog with a triangular head and almond-shaped eyes
- Thin pricked ears and a sickle tail
- Short hard coat: black, brindle, fawn, white or combinations
Purpose
Native Taiwanese hunting, watch and companion dog descended from South Asian hunting dogs.
History
The native Taiwanese dog, a descendant of South Asian hunting dogs that ancient inhabitants lived with in the central mountains. A 1980 joint study by Taiwanese and Japanese universities, which visited twenty-nine tribes, confirmed this origin. It is now popular across the island as a watch and companion dog.
Coat
Short, hard coat lying tight to the body (1.5–3 cm); black, brindle, fawn, white, or white with black, fawn or brindle.
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