Do you know Australia? A huge continent, with thousands of kilometres of sand and a population living mostly by the sea. 42% of the households own at leats one dog. Here’s a quick look at the local breeds, which are original and exciting for more than one reasons.
Australia is also the native country of the Dingos, a canine species from which Australian dog fanciers created two of their local breeds, the Australian Cattle Dog and the Stumpy Tailed Cattle Dog. Unfortunately, the Dingo has its fans and its detractors, who simply consider it a nuisance and want to exterminate every last one at any cost. It’s not easy to be a free primitive in Australia!
Just like the Basenji, the Dingo belongs to the primitive dog ds. But there’s a major difference, it is not recognised yet by the international dog fancy associations. What’s more, in its native country, its fans constantly have to face those who consider it a nuisance and eliminate it shamelessly. However, in the last decade, many associations have undertaken to protect this amazing dog. Bacause it not only belongs to the Australian heritage, but also because it may ver ylikely integrate a group of recognised breeds in the coming years. Firstly in Australia, then, maybe, in the FCI classification.
Look at it closely: this “domesticated” dog is the result of thousands years of selection. According to Australian experts, this dog wouldn’t have evolved for more than 3,000 years. Today’s Dingo is an average dog, whih differentiates itself after many respects: this dog is very individual, highly intelligent, and it is curious and affectionate. Its little triangualr ears are perfectly set high. Its back is strong, the hind quarters are muscular, the tail is expressive, and it comes in a great variety of colours (cream, gold, red, black, etc.), of which the most common is fawn/orange. It’s not a heavy weight: males weigh from 13 to 22 kilos, and females are slightly lighter. The males’ size at the withers varies from 48 to 55 cm, but some males, but some males can exceed 60 centimetres.
Dingo Farm, the Dingo sanctuary created by Bruce Jacobs, is located at less than hour from Sidney. Bruce Jacobs has dedicated his whole life to the Australian canid, and it truly became his obsession. Di ngo Farm is an experimental and research centre, which never received any governmental help. One of the magical moments at Dingo Farm is when all the pack gathers by the end of the afternoon and... sings! To know more on Dingo Farm: The Dingo Farm, Castlemain, Victoria (Australia)Email: dingo@netcon.net.au
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