Philippine forest dog
Philippine Forest Dog | |||||||||||||
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Origin | Philippines | ||||||||||||
Breed status | Not recognised as a breed by any major kennel club. | ||||||||||||
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Dog (domestic dog) |
The Philippine forest dog, locally known as asong gubat is an indigenous breed of wild dog originating from the Philippines.[1] The Philippine Canine Club is in the process of documenting and establishing the purity of the Philippine Forest Dog breed, hoping to be recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.[2]
History[edit]
The Philippine Forest Dog could have been around for 36,000 years.[3] Early settlers are thought to have brought the ancestors of this breed to the Philippines as companions and hunting dogs.[4] The dog has been living with indigenous Aetas and Negritos, even before the Spanish colonization of the country.[5]
Appearance[edit]
The Philippine Forest Dog can be color brown, black, sable, or spotted, but the majority of them have brindle coats with dark brown and black stripes.[6]
The breed has pointed ears and sharp claws, allowing it to scale walls and climb trees when hunting. The claws shed on their own rather than being naturally worn down.[1]
Temperament[edit]
The Philippine Forest Dog can survive in the forest if left alone.[7]This breed is protective and loyal to its owner and family. It could be shy and distant towards strangers.[5]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Rare "asong gubat" o "witch dog," kikilalaning pure-breed asong Pinoy". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "NATIONAL BREED". The Manila Times. 2023-01-14. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ Lago, Amanda (2023-01-21). "What's it like to have a pet 'asong gubat'?". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Meet Irog, Mayumi and Mutya: 'Asong Gubat' appears at 2023 Philippine Circuit Dog Show | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ a b "'Asong Gubat': PH group seeks int'l recognition of pure Filipino dog breed". cnn. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ Sambatyon, Eldan (2023-01-25). "Asong Gubat endorsed as Philippines' official National Dog Breed". GoodNewsPilipinas.com. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "The Philippine Forest Dog". Animal Scene. www.pressreader.com. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2024.