Tonya Finosu

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Tonya Finosu
Other namesFino of Tonya, Kobi
Traits
Height 30 cm
Weight Dogs 10-12 kg
Bitches 9-11 kg
Coat Double
Dog (domestic dog)
Tonya Finosu

The Tonya Finosu is a white spitz dog indigenous to Trabzon, Turkey, especially the city of Tonya.[1] Tonya Finosu are valued both for their natural suspicion of strangers as well as their playfulness and affection with their family.[2][3]

History[]

There is very little historical information on this breed. However, the most popular theory is that original Tonya Finosu were acquired from sailors who frequented the Baltic and Black Sea ports during the Russian Fur trade into Europe and parts of Asia though the early Middle Ages[2]

A Tonya Finosu pictured with family in 1938

Tonya Finosu are not recognized by any major Kennel Club. However, efforts are underway to register the breed with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office as a geographic trademark for the Trabzon District.[3]

Characteristics[]

Tonya Finosu are small dogs with erect ears and curved, half-moon shaped tails. White is the only acceptable color of this dog. They have a thick, double coat, able to withstand cold, rainy conditions along the Black Sea.[1][4]

Tonya Finosu are playful and lively with their family and other animals of their household. They are high energy and athletic dogs. With strangers, they are vocal watchdogs.[2][3][5]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Tonya Finosu". Wad Dünya Anadolu Köpekleri Kinoloji Derneği (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  2. ^ a b c Yilmaz, Orhan; Ertuğrul, Mehmet; Wilson, Richard (2012-08-27). "The domestic livestock resources of Turkey: breed descriptions and status of guard and hunting dogs". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ a b c Haberleri-Yasam, Hayat. "'Tonya finosu' coğrafi işaret yolunda". www.sozcu.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-11-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Yilmaz, Orhan; Ertuğrul, Mehmet (2012-10-01). "Some Phenotypic Traits of Fino of Tonya (Kobi) Dogs of Turkey and a Conservation Policy". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. ^ "Türkiye'nin köpekleri". www.timeturk.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-11-10.
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