Dingo

Dingo is a type of wild dog which is descended from Indian wolf. It is described as an Australian wild dog but it is not restricted to Australia nor did it originate there. The origin of Dingo is uncertain but it belongs to wolves of South-west Asia. The modern Dingo seems to be a pure-bred descendant of the earliest domestications. These dingos are found throughout South-east Asia and in forest. Wild Dingos prey on a variety of animals, mostly medium or small-sized. Generally, dingos live in small family groups, but they are capable of forming larger packs to hunt. The Federal Government classifies the dingo as wildlife and they should not be exported except from and to approved zoos and wildlife parks. These dogs are very rare outside the Australia and they breed only once a year.



Dingo is a medium-built Australian native dog. It is an active dog breed with agility and great nimbleness. The forehead is rounded and skull is strong and impressive. Its eyes are almond shaped with dark brown in color and ears are slightly rounded at the tip and sensitive in their use. Its tail is broad at the base and tapering at a point. All purebred Dingos have white hair on their tail tip and feet. The Coat of dingo is seasonal and soft. The winter coat is heavier than the summer coat. Its coat colors are yellow-ginger, but can occur in tan, black or white. It's length, density, and texture vary according to climate. The topcoat is short, straight, medium textured.

Cream, red, gold, black, sable, commonly with white or fawn markings.

Standard height varies between 19-23 inches.

Vary between 50-70 pounds.

A healthy dingo lives for about 20 years.



Dingo is highly intelligent, affectionate, curious, individual, and generally cautious. Handling of this breed must be gentle at all times. It is a great tree climber. These are social animals living in family groups. Dingos are active at night, sunrise, sunset than in the middle of the day. They can withstand to hot climates and as it is an undomesticated animal it requires plenty of exercise.

Dingo as a pet

Dingoes can be kept as pets if they are taken before 6 weeks of age. If they are properly trained and cared Dingos will become very nice unique pet. The Dingo is not suited for apartment life. They are wild dogs and if taken into a family they must not be chained up in a back yard, but should be taken in as part of the family.