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History «Dog of Taiwan»
In 1980 the breed was the subject of a study by the University of Taiwan, Gifu University of Japan and Nagoya University. The aim of the study was to find out the origins of the Taiwan Dog. As such, the students examined 29 indigenous dog breeds and concluded that the Taiwan Dog current is a native breed that actually descends from Southeast Asian hunting dogs. This Asian dog breed is now popular throughout the island as a guard and companion dog.. In 2004 was officially recognized by the FCI.
Physical characteristics «Taiwan dog»
The males of Taiwan Dog reach a withers height of up to 52 cm.. When fully grown they weigh 18 kg, while the females are about 5 cm smaller and 2 kg lighter. Muscular animals characteristically move with very wide strides., but they are fast and agile due to their pronounced musculature. The Taiwan Dog has a very tight coat of about 1,5 to 3 cm length. A variety of colors is allowed, including black, striped, yellow, white, black and white or white and brindle. Sponsorship of the breed was taken over by Japan.
Character and skills “Taiwan Dog”
Sociable and loyal hunting companion.
His brave and intrepid character serves the Taiwan Dog in his role as hunting dog. Animals are known for their quick perception and the fact that they are faithful and loyal to their master.. They are also suitable as guard and dressage dogs and are considered extremely sociable.
They adapt very well to the environment and that is why they were able to live so incredibly well with primitive peoples in the past.. It also, these dogs can survive in the desert in the middle of the mountains, they can stand out excellently and can cope with almost all situations. All these strong qualities can be traced back to his previous harsh life with the prehistoric peoples of the mountains.. Your skills are also improved by working together with people. This builds trust between the dog and the man., friendships and shared experiences. The Taiwan Dog they are big and simple family dogs. Because of life in the desert, do not have a great demand for food. The Taiwan dogs they can even be used as protection dogs and as police dogs, because they have this unmistakable good sense of smell and are ready to defend themselves.
Until today these dogs are known mainly in the Asian region. In Europe they have not been able to arouse comparable popularity so far.
Health «Taiwan Dog»
The Taiwan Dog are extremely resistant to disease.
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Type and recognitions:
- FCI CLASSIFICATION: 348
- Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
- Section 7: Primitive type - Hunting Dogs. Without working trial..
Federations:
- – FCI – Group 5: Spitz-type dogs and primitive type – Section 7: Primitive type - Hunting Dogs. ⓘ
FCI breed standard "Taiwan Dog"
Use:
Hunting dog, on guard and company.
General appearance:
Medium size dog, triangular head, almond-shaped eyes, fine, erect ears and sickle-shaped tail. Dried, muscular, well balanced.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:
- chest depth : height at the withers = 4.5 – 4.7 : 10
- Height to the cross: body length = 10 : 10.5 Females may be slightly longer.
- Muzzle length : length of skull = 4.5 : 5.5
Extremely loyal to his master, acute senses, moving alert, brave and fearless.
Head:
---- Forehead: wide, rounded, without wrinkles.
- Skull: The skull is slightly longer than the muzzle.
- Stop (Fronto-nasal depression): Well defined, with a slight groove.
facial region:
- Nose: Moderate size. Large nostrils. Color black, may be slightly lighter in all colors except blacks.
- Snout: Flat nasal bridge. Tight lips, no pendulosos. The muzzle tapers slightly from the base towards the nose, but it is not pointed.
- Jaws / Teeth: Strong jaws. Scissor bite, teeth are inserted at right angles into the jaws.
- Cheeks: Well developed and slightly prominent.
Eyes: Almond-shaped. dark brown color. Brown is also accepted, yellow or light eyes should be avoided.
Ears: erect, inserted on both sides of the skull at an angle of 45º. The inside of the outline is straight while the outside of the outline is slightly rounded.
Neck:
Muscular, strong, long, slightly arched. No double chin.Body:
- General: Fibrous and muscular, almost square in shape.
- Back: Straight, short. Well developed cross.
- Pork loin: Tightly muscled.
- Rump: Wide. Flat or very slightly sloping and short.
- Breast : Quite deep but not reaching the elbows. Slightly marked forefinger. Well arched ribs.
- Belly: Well withdrawn.
Tail:
Sickle shaped, high insertion, carried erect, active, with the tip curved forward.Tips
PREVIOUS MEMBERS:
- Shoulder: Well muscled. Scapulae sloping back. They should meet the humerus at an angle of 105 to 110 degrees.
- Elbows: Close to the body.
- Arms: Straight and parallel to each other.
- Metacarpus: Firms.
LATER MEMBERS:
Hind legs should be thin, with good bone, well muscled and parallel to each other. The posterior angulation must be in balance with the anterior.
- Thigh: Large, inclined and well angled with the knee.
- Legs: It should be in balance with the thigh.
- Metatarsus: Perpendicular to the ground.
- Pads: Thick.
FEET: No deviations in or out. Firm and thick pads. Black nails but lighter colors are accepted in all colors except black.
Movement:
Powerful step, with scope. Agile enough to be able to turn 180º quickly.Mantle
Fur:Short and hard, glued to the body. Long between 1,5 and 3 cm..
Color:Negro, striped, Bayo, white, black and white, white and bay, white and brindle.
Size and weight:
Height:
- Males: 48 cm.. – 52 cm..
- females: 43 cm.. – 47 cm..
Weight:
- Males: 14 kg. – 18 kg.
- females: 12 kg. – 16 kg.
Fouls:
Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..
- Shyness
- Bite in clamp.
- Missing teeth must be penalized but the lack of less than 3 PM1 is acceptable.
- Protruding eyes.
- Very straight front and rear angles.
- Past or under marked size.
FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:
- Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
- Any dog showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
- Prognathism.
- Overshot.
- Ears not erect.
- Extremely long hair (exceeding 4,5 cm.).
- Lack of any canine.
- Threaded queue.
- Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
- Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.
Alternative names:
1. Formosan Mountain Dog, Takasago Dog, Taiwan Canis, Taiwanese Dog, Taiwanse Canis (English).
2. Chien de Taïwan (French).
3. Taiwan Dog (German).
4. Cão de taiwan (Portuguese).
5. Perro de montaña de Formosa (español).