Dogs
Taiwan Dog
- Origin
- Taiwan
- Size
- Medium
- Height · Male
- 43–47 cm
- Height · Female
- 48–52 cm
- Weight · Male
- 14–18 kg
- Weight · Female
- 12–16 kg
- FCI
- FCI group 5 · 5 · n.º 348
Temperament
Extremely faithful to his master, keen in sense, alert in movement, bold and fearless.
History
Taiwan Dogs are originally native Taiwanese dogs, descendants of the South Asian hunting dogs called ?Pariah dog? which ancient local inhabitants used to live with in the central mountainous districts. This breed was the loyal companion of the ancient hunter in the wildforest. In 1980, a cooperative study was carried out by the National Taiwan University, Japan Gifu University and Nagoya University Scholars on the subject of native Taiwan dogs, by visiting twenty-nine tribes of local inhabitants. As a result, it was confirmed that the present Taiwan Dog is a descendant of the South Asian hunting dogs. This breed is now popular all across the island as a watch and companion dog.