Phu Quoc Dog: Legend and truth

Phu Quoc Dog is extremely precious and has achieved great successes in the international arena. Hundreds of years have passed, Phu Quoc dogs still carry many mysteries. Let's see the legend of Phu Quoc dog and the truth about these legends is like.

One day, there were rumors, Phu Quoc dogs were extinct. But now, there are many farms in Phu Quoc. Even Phu Quoc dogs are included in the list of genetic conservation.

A Phu Quoc dog, a couple of three-year-old puppies is currently priced . infinitely! Sometimes only a few hundred thousand dongs sometimes come . thousands of dollars! Prices depend on the "likes" of the buyer.

Most people go to buy Phu Quoc dogs to feed on their beliefs, Phu Quoc dogs have unusual characteristics compared to grass dogs (ie dogs) .

Whirlpools, duck-legged, smarter than the Babel dog?

Whirlpools in Phu Quoc dogs . However, when mating in breeding conditions, only about 40% of Phu Quoc dogs are born with swirling feathers like this (Photo: H.Cat)

Firstly, Phu Quoc dog was said to be a dog that must have flecks on its back. It is very easy to recognize this particular feathered constellation on Phu Quoc's dog back.

Secondly, people . "rumors", the foot of Phu Quoc dog has a membrane like a membrane in the propeller. Thanks to that, Phu Quoc dogs swim very well!

Another feature of Phu Quoc dog is very clever. Some people even say that it is easier to teach than that of the Babylonians.

Phu Quoc dog is more intelligent than a dog, so he is attached to his master and knows how to listen to his master. According to rumors, a Phu Quoc dog once tried to block a cobra to bite. The dog tackled the snake's bite and was sacrificed to save his master . Rumors were many, spoiled, real . A little while, there was information that said, Phu Quoc dog was . . extinction!

Phu Quoc Dog returns to the city

It is the Phu Quoc Dog Farm of Herbalist Trinh Hien Huu, often called Six Huu, this year is 60 years old.

In addition to watching circuit, taking medicine at private house in Ward 12, District 6 - Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Sau Huu has many other interesting animals that feed Phu Quoc dog as one.

According to Mr. Sau Huu, he loved Phu Quoc dog since 1968 after being brought into the city by a friend from Phu Quoc to give him a Phu Quoc dog.

Since 2000, when he began to circulate information about the extinct Phu Quoc dog, Sau Huu has traveled to Phu Quoc and traveled across the island to buy back Phu Quoc dogs raising in the families on the island. .

Talking to Mr. Sau Huu about Phu Quoc dog, he could hear him saying he was not bored all day. Mr. Sau Huu also distinguishes Phu Quoc dog but is Phu Quoc dog belonging to which area in Phu Quoc such as Bac Dao, Cua Can or Cua Lo .

Currently, Phu Quoc Dog Farm of Trinh Hien Huu's physician is located in Tan An Hoi, Cu Chi is raising nearly 50 Phu Quoc dogs that, according to him, are Phu Quoc dogs breeding from Phu Quoc Island to raise. , for breeding and reproduction.

The Phu Quoc dogs are raised here, in addition to the typical characteristic whirlpools, they also have easy-to-recognize characteristics such as high legs and slim abdomen. The abdomen right after the 2 hind legs is all over, similar to the type of hunting dog that is often seen in foreign movies.

Look closely at their eyes, it looks very "creepy". People raising dogs call this "tiger eye".

Mr. Sau Huu said, a dog raised in this camp was valued at VND 2 million per child 3, 5 months old. However, for professional dog breeders, the price depends on the liking of the buyer, not the price.

Mr. Sau Huu said, a dog owner used to go to his camp to watch dogs. After watching, this person chose a whirling pony tail and showed an affectionate look at this particular whirlpool dog. Mr. Sau Huu said, 1,000 USD. Do not say, not that, this person has a purse, a husband enough .

Phu Quoc Dog . Phu Lam, Phu Giay or Phu Hoa Dong?

However, what is the Phu Quoc dog?

It seems that people who own dogs and some scientists can only look at the special whirlpool that is believed to be only available in Phu Quoc dogs. However, both veterinarian Nguyen Thi Minh Hoa (Vuong Trung Son Company) and Mr. Sau Huu both revealed, even if two Phu Quoc dogs have very beautiful feather swirls, mate with each other, not necessarily given the dog has swirling feathers.

The proportion of dogs born with feather swirling is only about 40%.

Therefore, if the buyer of Phu Quoc dog only based on this characteristic, "losing" is a sure thing. Mr. Sau Huu said happily, sometimes it was not Phu Quoc dog but dogs . Phu Lam, Phu Giay or Phu Hoa Dong were not good!

And the membrane resembling the propeller in Phu Quoc dog?

And Sau Huu vehemently rejected this "legend". According to him, any dog ​​that doesn't have a diaphragm on his feet if he pulls it out. The other is that in the place, still following Mr. Sau Huu, looking closely, will see the foot of Phu Quoc dog when standing will be bunched up in a very solid position, like a tiger's feet.

According to Mr. Sau Huu, Phu Quoc dog is supposed to swim faster than other dogs because its swimming style is a bit similar to the slithering swim.

In short, no one is sure how to be a Phu Quoc dog if only relying on the whirlpools and the propeller membrane at the dog's feet.

Thus, there is only a way to analyze Phu Quoc dog gene to see if there is any difference compared to dog dogs (domestic dogs) or other dog species. Giving Master Nguyen Van Bien, who has been surveying Phu Quoc dogs for many years, see the information form on some newspapers, saying he has studied the DNA of 500 Phu Quoc dogs. Mr. Buong laughed, the cost was not so bad!

Master of Biology said that Phu Quoc dog gene analysis has not been done due to cost and complexity.

He wishes, there will be a test kit like the test shrimp. Just take a sample of the cell in the dog, spread it to the kit, it will show the result right away, is this Phu Quoc dog?

Until now, there has not been any research and classification of Vietnamese dogs, as well as their origin.

It is suggested that domestic dogs in the South may be from Phu Quoc Wild Dog. And dogs in the northern mountains may have originated from red wolves because dogs in the mountains have straight tails like wolves.

However, that is just a hypothesis .

Not yet endangered but subject to genetic conservation

According to Dr. Vo Van Su, Head of the Department of Rare Animal and Biodiversity (Institute of Animal Husbandry), Phu Quoc dogs are not included in the Vietnam Red Book because they are not in danger of extinction.

However, Phu Quoc dog is one of 60 domestic livestock breeds in the National Animal Genetic Fund Conservation Project.

This scheme has been carried out since the 1990s.

Accordingly, Phu Quoc dogs are monitored by the Institute of Animal Husbandry to preserve genes. If they are found in an emergency situation, there must be immediate treatment.

Around the world there are more than 400 different breeds of dogs, including 50 popular breeds, accounting for 90% of the world's dogs. However, there are only three dog populations characterized by a backward twist of Vietnamese Phu Quoc dog, Thai back dog and African back-dog.

Origin of Phu Quoc dog: No clear answer .

Formally, Phu Quoc Vietnam dog and Thai back dog have many similarities.

Particularly, the African Ridgeback has distinct differences such as being quite large (30 -39kg), big and crooked, and due to its ferocity, it is also nicknamed the African lion hunting dog. And Phu Quoc dog is also friendly with humans, very good at hearing, keeping good houses, catching good mice.

Two American scientists, Merle Wood and Merle Hidinger, argued that the back whirlpool was once only found in the Eastern Thai Ridgeback and the African Ridgeback. Therefore, the back swirls on the Phu Quoc dog breed now definitely originate from Thai dogs.

At least 400 years ago, Thai fishermen unknowingly became breeders when they came to catch or trade in Phu Quoc waters.

However, MSc Nguyen Van Bien of Can Tho University refuted the hypothesis. He said that the hypothesis is absurd because 400 years ago, Thai fishermen could not cross 400-500 kilometers to reach Phu Quoc sea .

The standard for Phu Quoc dog was announced in 1897 by Count Henri de Bylandt

1. Overall shape: The shape of a hunting dog but its head and body are heavier.
2. Ability: Run fast when hunting and very long
3. Head: Moderately long.
4. Skull: Slightly curled, wrinkled skin.
5. Muzzle: Pretty wide, half as long as the head.
6. Eyes: Sepia;Nose: Black;Lips: Black, as well as tongue.
7. Function: Strong and long
8. Teeth: Very blooming and tight
9. Ears: Stand up with scalloped shells, erect but not very sharp, less hairy inside.
10. Voice: deafening.
11. Neck: Long and soft, broadening toward the shoulders.
12. Shoulder: Oblique;Chest: Very deep and wide;Belly: Very slim.
13. Lumbar region: Wide and strong.
14. Thighs: Muscular expansion.
15. Legs: Long, straight and compact.
16. Feet: Pretty long.
17. Tail: Very flexible and short, arched on the back, bow-shaped, tip of tail close to the back.
18. Hair: Is one of the characteristics (special) of this breed, it is short and long on the whole body.
19. Color: Fire gold with black snout, darker bristles in darker colors.
20. Shoulder height: About 55 cm
21. Weight: About 18 kg.
22. Origin: Phu Quoc Island.