New Guinea Singing Dog
The New Guinea Singing Dog is a small, semi-wild dog from the highlands of New Guinea, known for its unusual, melodious howl. It is closely related to the wild dingo and is not an ordinary pet dog.
Health
There is no breeding programme approved by Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen (Animal Welfare Flanders) for this breed (yet). Without an approved breeding programme, no Flemish pedigree can be issued, but a lineage certificate can. Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen strongly recommends carrying out the health tests on the parent dogs.
View the official breeding programmes
This breed profile is not a breed sheet within the meaning of the Flemish Breeding Decree (Fokkerijbesluit). The legal rules for breeding this breed are set out in the official breeding programme.
Considerations when buying
There is no breeding programme approved by Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen for this breed (yet). Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen strongly recommends carrying out the health tests on the parent dogs. Ask the breeder which health tests the parent dogs have had, and ask for the results. A New Guinea Singing Dog needs lots of space, challenge and a very secure, high-fenced garden: it is an excellent climber and jumper. Its short coat needs little grooming.
Questions for the breeder
- Which health tests have the parent dogs had, and may I see the results?
- Will the puppy receive a pedigree or a lineage certificate, and from which association?
- How are the puppies socialised before they go to their new home?
Breed-specific challenges
This is no ordinary pet dog: it is independent, shy with strangers and has a very strong hunting instinct. It only suits experienced people who learn a lot about the breed first.
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