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New Guinea Singing Dog
Primitive canid maintained by CKC in the primitive, pariah, and feral group; agile, vocal, and notably independent with a strong bond to its own pack.
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Size
Small
Life
12-15 years
Group
Primitive, Pariah, and Feral
Origin
Papua New Guinea
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Origin details
- Place
- Papua New Guinea
- Region
- Oceania
- Breed role
- primitive hunting dog and companion
- More from this origin
- 1 breed in this guide trace back to Papua New Guinea.
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