Characteristics and Traits
'Survival of the fittest ' is the golden rule of nature's evolution. The misfits are eliminated without mercy. Survival and elimination together keep the balance in nature.
In order to overcome adversities from nature and from humans, Taiwan Dog must keep evolving in order to stay alive. Therefore, the original Taiwan Dog traits can be traced from today's breed; they are not made up tales from the sky. To take a purchased dog as the standard is a joke.
Although it isn't difficult to understand Taiwan Dogs, one must not be self-centered to be misinformed. Based on mypersonal research and experience in the field, together with advice given by elderly and taking the natural environment in Taiwan into consideration, we can talk about the absolute 'Taiwan Dog'- analyzing its structure and functions.
Exterior traits
Taiwan Dogs and foreign dogs don't look alike. Their bodies, hair, heads, ears,
eyes, tails, toes, and necks are all suitable to be running around cliffs and
in mountains, through bushes and forests. Their faces show an indescribable
seriousness, intelligence, and 'ndigenousness'.
Interior characteristics
Taiwan Dogs possess superior intelligence, good manners and friendliness.They display an
admirable ability for psychic communication and instinctssuch as loyalty, intelligence
quotient, sense of direction and time,memory unparalleled by other canine species.
They also have great hunting skills and courage. They can carry heavy loads and have extraordinary sense of smell and hearing. Being extremely alert, they are highly territorial and guard their homes and masters with total devotion.
Due to environmental reasons, Taiwan Dogs are physically wild animals. Therefore they are highly adaptable to their surroundings, very independent and can nurse their young easily. They are simple to feed, healthy, do not pick their food and have no odor.
Because they are highly intelligent and matures early, puppies can be easily trained. With specialized training, they can be the best work dogs one can find. Their wild nature make them aggressive, but they are extremely loyal to one master and his family. Strangers can't get near them easily which is the strongest proof of Taiwan Dog's wild nature.
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