The Taiwan Dog can be used for almost anything: guarding, herding, rescuing, as a stunt dog, and for companionship. It is small to medium-size, native to Taiwan, with an appearance that makes it suitable for thickly forested terrain. It is also called the Taiwanese Canis, Taiwanese Native Dog, Formosan Mountain Dog, or Takasago Dog. The dog is available in two types: two small types and one medium type. The coat is smooth, oiled with colors such as black, yellow-brown, and earthy yellow. The well-balanced dog has a triangular face made possible by its thin, pricked ears, almond eyes, and a black nose. The tongue has a black coating, while the sickle tail is upright or curved at the tip and covered with a thick fur coat.
Taiwan Dogs have a withers height between 17”-20” (43-51 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 25-40 lb (11-18 kg). The Taiwan Dog has an overall body length of roughly 22”-25” (56-64 cm), standing height between 22”-25” (56-64 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-13 years.
The Taiwan Dog can be used for almost anything: guarding, herding, rescuing, as a stunt dog, and for companionship. It is small to medium-size, native to Taiwan, with an appearance that makes it suitable for thickly forested terrain. It is also called the Taiwanese Canis, Taiwanese Native Dog, Formosan Mountain Dog, or Takasago Dog. The dog is available in two types: two small types and one medium type. The coat is smooth, oiled with colors such as black, yellow-brown, and earthy yellow. The well-balanced dog has a triangular face made possible by its thin, pricked ears, almond eyes, and a black nose. The tongue has a black coating, while the sickle tail is upright or curved at the tip and covered with a thick fur coat.
Taiwan Dogs have a withers height between 17”-20” (43-51 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 25-40 lb (11-18 kg). The Taiwan Dog has an overall body length of roughly 22”-25” (56-64 cm), standing height between 22”-25” (56-64 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-13 years.
