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Dingo Champions
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Pronunciation:
ding-goh
Breed Description:
The Dingo breed of dog is a medium sized dog that is considered to be a wild animal. This is a primitive dog with their lean athletic build and level top line. The Dingo has a wedge shaped head with large, triangular shaped ears that are set high on the head and stand erect. The tail is long and is usually carried low.
The coat of the Dingo is short and smooth. It can be very dense and usually has a soft texture to it. The tail is often bush but the rest of the coat is close laying short hairs. The colors of the Dingo are tan, white, black and brindle with white on the tip of their tail and on their feet.
Temperament:
The Dingo breed of dog is a wild animal and is not recommended as a pet. They are considered to be a quiet dog that is usually not aggressive and is fairly laid back. They are reserved with their owners and strangers alike and while they can be trained to a point, they are strong willed and are not easily trained. Even a fully trained Dingo will choose when to listen and when not to. They can be aggressive towards other dogs and they have a very high prey drive, which makes them unsuitable for homes with small pets. The breed is not recommended for homes with children. It is important to note that owning a Dingo is illegal in some countries.
Height:
The average height for a Dingo is between 19 to 23 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Dingo is between 50 to 70 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Dingo breed of dog is considered to be very hardy and has no known health problems at this time.
Living Conditions:
The Dingo breed of dog is not recommended as a pet but if you choose to own one, they are not recommended for apartments. They do require a home with a large fenced yard and enclosure since they will run off and hunt neighborhood animals. The breed should not live outdoors since they need constant socialization.
Exercise:
The Dingo breed of dog requires a large amount of exercise, usually about 60 minutes per day, and they need to have opportunities to run. It is important to exercise them on leash whenever they are not in a secure enclosure or they may run after and attack other animals. The breed does well as a jogging companion.
Life Expectancy:
15 to 20 years, possibly longer.
Grooming:
The Dingo breed of dog is very easy to groom and they only need to be brushed once every few weeks. Bathing should only be done when it is necessary and the Dingo doesn't have a strong doggy odor. Nails should be trimmed on a monthly basis and ears should be cleaned every week or two.
Origin:
The Dingo breed of dog is not actually a domesticated dog and is considered to be a wild animal. It can be traced back to around 2,000BC and is believed to be one of the foundation breeds to the dog as we know it today. Although the breed is from Australia, it is believed that the Dingo was brought to the continent with the primitive man. From there, the breed was kept by native groups as both a hunting dog and food source but the animal eventually became wild once again, which is how we know it today. The Dingo is considered to be a living fossil and while there is definite evidence that it is a primitive dog, it is still considered to be a wild animal and is not recommended as a family pet. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
