Rare Breeds of the World - New Guinea Singing Dog

Photo Credit: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers

New Guinea Singing Dog

• An ancient breed of dog, originating in New Guinea, they are a close relative of the Australian Dingo.  They are considered a wild dog and not domesticated. 
• As their name might give away, the New Guinea Singing Dog uses a range of high pitch howls, barks and whines to communicate between one another. 

• There had been no verified sightings of the NGSD in New Guinea between the 1970's until mid 2012. There is estimated to now only be between 200 - 300 of them left in the world, earning them their spot on the rare list.
• They have very cat like characteristics and an amazing ability to jump and climb .