NAME: Dingo
OTHER NAMES: Australian wild dog, Canis lupus dingo
ORIGIN: Australia, Thailand
SIZE TYPE: Medium dog breeds
Breed Group: Hound dog breeds
LIFE SPAN: 15 - 20 years
TEMPERAMENT: Aloof, Agile, Loyal, Cooperative, Restless
HEIGHT: 40 - 65 cm
WEIGHT MALE: 12 - 22 kg,
FEMALE: 11 - 17 kg
COLORS: Buff
OVERVIEW
Dingo ( scientific name: Canis lupus dingo ) is a subspecies in biological classification belongs to the gray wolf. This species is not confined to Australia, wild populations living mainly in Australia and Thailand, some communities scattered elsewhere in Southeast Asia and new guinea. Habitats in tropical forest, grassland, desert, in the natural environment, adaptability is very strong, and dare to activities in the vicinity of the village. Group living, diet is very rich, in addition to prey on mice, rabbits and other small mammals and birds, dogs often hunt kangaroos, wombats, cooperation of sheep, calves, dragons and other large prey.
BODY TYPE
The chest is narrow to medium in width and is deep, with plenty of lung and heart room. The brisket reaches to the elbows in mature specimens. There is a definite waist with a well-defined tuck-up.
The back is strong and straight. It may be moderately long, but must have no suggestion of slackness. There is a slight rise over the loin.
COAT
This is a distinguishing feature of the breed. Its appearance is affected by the seasons. The winter coat is distinctly heavier than the summer coat. In the cooler months, there should be a wealth of undercoat. Animals showing excessive shedding at appropriate times of the year are not to be penalized.
COLOR
Preferred color: a deep red ginger with pale buff markings over the shoulders and along the muzzle.
Acceptable colors: variations in color, grading from straw-colored through wheaten to pale yellow buff.
The preferred and acceptable colors usually include lighter shadings on the underside, chest and throat, sometimes being nearly white on the throat. Some white on the toes is common and not to be penalized. Dark sabling over the back, loins and tail is permissible. Dogs less than two years of age often have all-black muzzles, but this is not required.
The following color patterns are permitted, but not to be encouraged: black and tan, piebald spotting and black blanket back.
TEMPERAMENT
A generally shy and suspicious nature is characteristic, but excessive fear and any resistance to examination is not desirable. No individual should be expected to be friendly and outgoing, or to enjoy physical contact with strangers.
GAIT
Gait is low, free moving, effortless and smooth. There is a suggestion of flexibility in the back, as would be expected for a small sighthound capable of a double suspension gallop.
OTHER NAMES: Australian wild dog, Canis lupus dingo
ORIGIN: Australia, Thailand
SIZE TYPE: Medium dog breeds
Breed Group: Hound dog breeds
LIFE SPAN: 15 - 20 years
TEMPERAMENT: Aloof, Agile, Loyal, Cooperative, Restless
HEIGHT: 40 - 65 cm
WEIGHT MALE: 12 - 22 kg,
FEMALE: 11 - 17 kg
COLORS: Buff
OVERVIEW
Dingo ( scientific name: Canis lupus dingo ) is a subspecies in biological classification belongs to the gray wolf. This species is not confined to Australia, wild populations living mainly in Australia and Thailand, some communities scattered elsewhere in Southeast Asia and new guinea. Habitats in tropical forest, grassland, desert, in the natural environment, adaptability is very strong, and dare to activities in the vicinity of the village. Group living, diet is very rich, in addition to prey on mice, rabbits and other small mammals and birds, dogs often hunt kangaroos, wombats, cooperation of sheep, calves, dragons and other large prey.
BODY TYPE
The chest is narrow to medium in width and is deep, with plenty of lung and heart room. The brisket reaches to the elbows in mature specimens. There is a definite waist with a well-defined tuck-up.
The back is strong and straight. It may be moderately long, but must have no suggestion of slackness. There is a slight rise over the loin.
COAT
This is a distinguishing feature of the breed. Its appearance is affected by the seasons. The winter coat is distinctly heavier than the summer coat. In the cooler months, there should be a wealth of undercoat. Animals showing excessive shedding at appropriate times of the year are not to be penalized.
COLOR
Preferred color: a deep red ginger with pale buff markings over the shoulders and along the muzzle.
Acceptable colors: variations in color, grading from straw-colored through wheaten to pale yellow buff.
The preferred and acceptable colors usually include lighter shadings on the underside, chest and throat, sometimes being nearly white on the throat. Some white on the toes is common and not to be penalized. Dark sabling over the back, loins and tail is permissible. Dogs less than two years of age often have all-black muzzles, but this is not required.
The following color patterns are permitted, but not to be encouraged: black and tan, piebald spotting and black blanket back.
TEMPERAMENT
A generally shy and suspicious nature is characteristic, but excessive fear and any resistance to examination is not desirable. No individual should be expected to be friendly and outgoing, or to enjoy physical contact with strangers.
GAIT
Gait is low, free moving, effortless and smooth. There is a suggestion of flexibility in the back, as would be expected for a small sighthound capable of a double suspension gallop.