New Guinea Singing Dog is a small breed from Papua New Guinea, known for being not a big barker, highly trainable, very playful.
Dingo
Wild-type Australian dog recognized in CKC's primitive, pariah, and feral group; adaptable, aloof, and strongly pack-oriented.
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Size
Medium
Life
10-14 years
Group
Primitive, Pariah, and Feral
Origin
Australia
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Origin focus
Australia
Origin details
- Place
- Australia
- Region
- Oceania
- Breed role
- primitive hunting dog and companion
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New Guinea Singing Dog is a small breed from Papua New Guinea, known for being not a big barker, highly trainable, very playful.
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