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Daito Dog |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Japan | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen | |
En français, cette race se dit |
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Chien Daito |
Diese Norm ist in deutscher Sprache sichtbar |
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Daito-Hund |
En español, esta raza se dice |
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Perro Daito |
In het Nederlands, wordt dit ras gezegd |
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Daito-hond |
This breed is also known as |
Daito Inu
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| The Daito dog is a local breed of dog from Minamidaito Island in the Daito Islands archipelago, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a Japanese breed of dog. It does not have a pedigree. The Daito dog is not completely extinct; only four purebred individuals remain on the Daito Islands, Okinawa. Once uninhabited, the Daito Islands were settled starting in 1900 by immigrants from Hachijojima. The Daito dog was introduced to the area by these immigrants about a century ago. Its origins remain unclear, but one theory suggests that it evolved into its current appearance through repeated inbreeding in an isolated environment. The Daito's facial features and build are typical of Japanese dogs. A unique characteristic, absent in other Japanese breeds, is its bowed gait and very short legs. Purebred Daitos have very short legs and a shuffling gait, similar to Welsh Corgis and Dachshunds, but dogs resulting from less rigorous crossbreeding may have longer legs. Their ears are erect, and their tails are either curled or pointed. Curled-tailed dogs, like other breeds, tend to lose their curl with age. Their coat is short and wiry, similar to that of classic Japanese dogs, and there are no color restrictions. They are heat-tolerant but sensitive to cold. They are loyal to their owners but not very sociable with humans and have a somewhat aggressive temperament. This aggression is characteristic of hunting dogs and is not unique to this breed. As family dogs, they are happy to watch over their owners and spend time with their families, while also acting as watchdogs. Despite their short legs, they are as active as other Japanese dogs and are prone to skin diseases and herniated discs. |
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