Balinese Kintamani Dog

Posted by Eka Parwata on 14th January, 2013

The Bali street dog is more phenotypically diverse than the Kintamani dog, but all Kintamani traits are collectively present among the much larger population of feral Bali dogs. Bali street dogs are generally short haired and of the pariah type.
Genetic studies of the Bali street dogs (BSD) indicate that a viable and diverse population of dogs existed on the island of Bali prior to its geographic isolation approximately 12,000 years ago and has been little influenced by domesticated European dogs since that time.
Efforts are currently under way to have the dog accepted by the Federation Cynologique

Internationale as a recognized breed.
Estimates say there are around 12,000 dogs of this breed throughout the Bangli Regency, where Kintamani is located.
The main risk threatening this breed is the continued interbreeding between Balinese dogs of different backgrounds which may ultimately dilute the unique genes of the Kintamani.

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A mid-sized spitz-type dog with a thick, long, dense fur, erect ears and a feathery tail curled over the back. The long coat forms a frill along the shoulders.The preferred coat color is white with a white red shade on the top of the coat and apricot ears, tail and hindquarters. Black also occurs, as well as other solid colors and other colors patterns, such as black and tan and white-gold-and-black. A special Kintamani dog is belang bungkem (black-and-white). However, these parti-colored dogs are probably genetically closer to the Bali street dog.
Kintamani are 40 - 55 cm tall.
Temperament
The Kintamani dog is a friendly pet dog and alert guard dog.
Kintamani Bali are active and lively, smart and highly trainable, have an alert and high curious characteristic. If living in close relationship with their owner they are very loyal dogs.
 

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