HaitiLibre Quiz

Dogs 3.1 WORLD

Difficulty Level: N3 Hard
This third Quiz in the difficult level series is intended for true scholars of the canine world. Designed for enthusiasts with in-depth dog culture and insatiable curiosity, this quiz explores in-depth historical, genetic and morphological details. Dive into the best kept secrets of our four-legged companions.
Progress 1 / 10
Which breed of primitive dog, native to the island of Taiwan, was historically used by the aborigines for hunting big game and has a tongue frequently spotted with black?

75% of players answered correctly.

THE CORRECT ANSWER: The Taiwan Dog

The Taiwa Dog, locally called Formosan Mountain Dog, is an extremely ancient and primitive breed descended from the hunting dogs that accompanied the aboriginal tribes in the central mountain ranges of the island. Perfectly adapted to rugged terrain and dense forests, this canine is distinguished by its phenomenal agility, ultra-developed senses and unfailing robustness.Morphologically, it has a triangular-shaped head, very dark almond-shaped eyes and a notable oral feature: its tongue regularly displays dark or blue-black spots. Having come close to outright extinction during the twentieth century due to uncontrolled crossbreeding, the breed was saved thanks to the scientific efforts of Taiwan University.It is an animal with exclusive loyalty to its master, particularly courageous, but naturally suspicious and distant towards strangers.