Tahltan Bear Dog
Tahltan Indians raised this breed to hunt bear and lynx, quite a feat for so small a dog. Though a bold hunter, it was so gentle with humans that it was allowed to live in the family tent. Unfortunately, this breed is believed to be extinct. Raised by the Tahltan Indians to hunt bear,, the Tahltan Bear Dog was a mighty power in a small package. Before a hunt, the dogs were ceremonially bled by...
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For thousands of years Taigan (of Kirghiz «catch up and kill») has been extremely helpful in hunting. Now that hunting is no longer the way to survive Taigans are really close to sinking into oblivion. The number of Taigans amounts to several hundred species. The relic breed is on the verge of extinction. The Taigan was developed to hunt on the rugged and steep terrain along the Russo-Chinese...
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The Formosan Mountain Dog, commonly referred to as simply Formosan, and also known as Taiwan Dog or Taiwan Native Dog is a breed of dog indigenous to Taiwan. Formosans are further classified into Taiya (Atayal), Bunon (Bunun), and Plain based on various physical characteristics. Originally kept by aboriginal Taiwanese as hunting dogs, purebred Formosans are extremely rare, so much so that one dog...
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The Tamaskan Dog is a rare breed of dog, originating from Finland. The Tamaskan is a mix of different types of Arctic breeds, including Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky. Original Arctic mixes were imported from the USA and selective breeding started in the early 80′s. The aim was to selectively breed those dogs with a wolf-like look. The word ‘Tamaskan’ means ‘mighty...
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The Tasy is seen in the deserts along the Caspian Sea where he chases hare, fox, marmot, some hooved game and even wolf. The Tasy is seen in the deserts along the Caspian Sea where he chases hare, fox, marmot, some hooved game and even wolf. Although the Tasy is a sighthound, he also has a sharp sense of smell. These dogs were very special and in the past have actually kept their...
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