Philippine Forest Dog
Non-Working group · Philippines
Philippine Forest Dog
Medium sizeShort coatModerate sheddingModerate energyModerate barking
The Philippine Forest Dog, also known as the Aspin or native Philippine dog, is an ancient landrace breed indigenous to the Philippine archipelago, believed to have descended from dogs brought to the islands thousands of years ago by Austronesian peoples. It is a hardy, intelligent, and adaptable dog that is loyal to its family and capable of thriving in varied environments with minimal care. This breed developed naturally as a versatile village and hunting companion used by indigenous Filipino communities for hunting and guarding settlements in forested regions.
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