Cambodian Razorback Dog

The Cambodian Razorback Dog is a rare kind of crossbred dog.
History
The Cambodian Razorback dog has never been recognized as a breed by the local Cambodians. Since it is so rare and seldom found in the cities the locals have never bred it to be a "true breed". The Berger Family is attempting to make this dog a true breed. Farmers use them for hunting and protection dogs. The Berger Family will breed them for their unique characteristics to be good family pets and home protectors.
Presence
General Appearance
The Cambodian Razorback is a long haired dog. They are powerful for their size and, although muscular, they are active and agile.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Height at shoulder: Males up to 20 inches or more. Weight: Up to 60 pounds. Females are smaller. In proportion, the length of back, from withers to tail set, is equal to the distance from withers to ground.
Head
Short, deep through, broad skull, very pronounced cheek muscles, distinct stop, short foreface, black nose. Eyes—Dark, round, of medium size, and set to look straight ahead. Some may have blue eyes. Ears--Pricked and alert at all times.
Mouth
A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisors.
Coat
They have a long coat which would seem uncharacteristic of a “Tropical Dog”. However, it does not seem to bother them as they do not overheat. The tail should be “feathered”, a trait which I found in some of my dogs and would like continue as the breed standard. The ridge on the back “pronounced”.
Color
Combination colors with white and black, blue, brown and fawn are common. They also come in solid colors without white.
Gait
Free, powerful and agile with economy of effort. Legs moving parallel when viewed from front or rear. Discernible drive from hind legs.
Temperament
Cambodian Razorbacks are a primitive breed but not with the characteristics one would associate with them. Primitive or Pariah Dogs are found everywhere in Cambodia but this particular dog exhibits different characteristics. They are friendly and good natured with their family. However, this dog is protective and territorial when it comes to strangers. They are natural guard dogs and can be used for hunting as well. They are larger than a “Phu Quoc” Dog (Ridgeback found on the coast) and do not bark as often. They only bark if there is a need for it. They exhibit the power and confidence of the Thai Ridgeback Dog and are of similar size. Compared to the other two known ridgebacked dogs in the region they are physically very different. These dogs are not for the novice buyer and need to be socialized at an early age.
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