The New Guinea Singing Dog (NGSD) or New Guinea Highland Dog is an
ancient lineage of dog found in the New Guinea Highlands on the island
of New Guinea. Once considered to be a separate species in its own
right, under the name Canis hallstromi, it is closely related to the
Australian dingo.
Characteristics
Height
14-18 inches (male)
12-17 inches (female)
Weight
17-31 pounds (male)
17-31 pounds (female)
Life Expectancy
up to 15 years in captivity
unknown in the wild
Personality
New Guinea Singing Dogs are
active, intelligent, and independent. They bond with
their humans and happily show affection. But they don't have the same
eager-to-please attitude most dogs do. And they tend to be aloof with
strangers.
