Phu Quoc Ridgeback

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Phu Quoc Ridgeback
Phu Quoc dog.jpg
OriginVietnam
Traits
Height Dogs 50–55 cm (19.5–21.5 in)
Bitches 48–52 cm (19–20.5 in)
Weight Dogs 15–20 kg (33–44 lb)
Bitches 12–18 kg (26–40 lb)
Life span over 10 years[1]: 195 
Kennel club standards
Vietnam Kennel Association standard
Dog (domestic dog)
Phu Quoc Ridgeback circa 1915, then known as the Phu-Quoc Greyhound

The Phu Quoc Ridgeback is a breed of dog from the island of Phú Quốc in Kiên Giang Province in southern Vietnam. It is one of three ridgeback breeds,[1]: 195  the others being the Rhodesian Ridgeback and the Thai Ridgeback. It is not recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.[1]: 195 

Description[]

Medium sized with a hound shape, but with a larger head and well-developed muscles, Phu Quoc Ridgebacks are genetically and morphologically different from the Thai ridgeback.[2][3] Phu Quoc Ridgebacks are prized for their ability to run fast, swim well, and follow either a hot or a cold trail.[1]: 195  As a hunting dog, they are known for their versatility, working both individually and in packs to take down a variety of prey including mice to fish to deer and water buffalo.[4][3] They also make excellent camp dogs, alerting to intruders.[4][5][6]

History[]

There is considerable debate as to exactly when and how the breed arrived to the island of Phú Quốc. The breed was developed as a semi-feral companion to hunt for food and guard the homes of native islanders[5]. French colonist recognized the distinct dogs as a unique breed in the 19th century, and two resided at the Jardin d’Acclimitation in Paris.[7][4]. Historically, Phu Quoc Ridgebacks were not purposefully bred, instead relying on random pairings in the relative isolation of island life to continue to maintain their unique population. According to native Phú Quốc islanders, there were originally three sizes of the breed, each uniquely bred to hunt different sizes of game over different terrains[8]. Unfortunately, purebred examples became scarce after the introduction of non-native dogs to the island, with many French writers noting that the breed was near extinction by the turn of the 20th century. [4][9][4]

Despite the near extinction, genetic studies indicate that the Phu Quoc Ridgeback population is genetically diverse.[10] The breed population has been resurging as public interest grows. A Phu Quoc Ridgeback won the Hanoi dog show in 2013.[11][12] The breed was selected as the mascot for the 2018 annual Nguyen Hue Flower Street in Ho Chi Minh City, symbolizing the lunar Year of the Dog as per the Vietnamese zodiac.[13]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d Tamsin Pickeral (2014). Dogs Unleashed. San Diego: Thunder Bay Press. ISBN 9781626860681.
  2. ^ Quan, Q.D.; Nguyen, T.C. (2019). "Based zoometric description of adult Phu Quoc Ridgeback dog (Canis familiaris)" (PDF). International Journal of Agricultural Technology. 15 (5): 753–768.
  3. ^ a b Durrwell, George (1899). Bulletin de la Société des études indo-chinoises de Saigon (in French). Vol. 37. University of Ottawa. Saigon: Saigon. pp. 39–42.
  4. ^ a b c d e Fils, Philiperr (1891-07-30). "Le Chenil : journal des chasseurs et des éleveurs : avec le Stud book continental des races canines / Léon Crémière, directeur". Gallica (in French). Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  5. ^ a b "Phu Quoc Ridgeback | About The Breed". Phu Quoc Ridgeback. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  6. ^ Roussel, Lucien (1913). La chasse en Indochine: Dix-neuf gravures (in French). Plon-Nourrit.
  7. ^ Canis (1939-10-01). de Casanova, Louis (ed.). "Rare Breeds of the World" (PDF). The American Kennel Gazette. 56 (10): 7–9.
  8. ^ "Truy tìm "căn cước" chó Phú Quốc – Kỳ 4: Lời cảnh báo trăm năm trước". Vietnam Kennel Association (in Vietnamese). 2011-08-05. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  9. ^ Leighton, Robert (1911). The new book of the dog : a comprehensive natural history of British dogs and their foreign relatives, with chapters on law, breeding, kennel management, and veterinary treatment. Webster Family Library of Veterinary Medicine. London ; New York : Cassell. p. 494.
  10. ^ Thai Ke, Quan; Nguyen Van, Tu; Trinh, Tran; Hiếu, Huỳnh; Chung Anh, Dung; Tran, Hoang-Dung (2016-01-01). "EVALUATION OF GENETIC DIVERSITY OF PHU QUOC RIDGEBACK DOGS BASED ON MITOCHONDRIAL DNA HYPERVARIABLE-1 REGION". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  11. ^ Dog show winner
  12. ^ Petty, Martin; O'Callaghan, John (15 October 2013). "Challenging stereotype, breeding dogs for pets on rise in Vietnam". NBC News.
  13. ^ "Phu Quoc dog breed selected mascot of 2018 Ho Chi Minh City flower show", Tuoi Tre News, December 14, 2017
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