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May 20, 2020 · In the ancestral lands of Bukidnon in Mindanao, there is a type of wild dog that does not breed with other dogs. It has sharp claws, climbs trees, hunts cobras, and could be 36,000 years old. It is called tiger dog and aso ng gubat by locals. It is also called bird catcher in Luzon and witch dog in the Visayas.
The Philippine Witch Dog, also known as “tiger dog” or Philippine Forest Dog ( Asong Gubat in Tagalog), is an indigenous wild dog from the Southern Part of the Philippines. According to a canine enthusiast and researcher, this native dog breed bloodline could be 36,000 years old!
Jan 4, 2023 · Philippine 'Witch Dog' Could Be 36,000 Years Old. Esquire Philippines first reported on the existence of the so-called asong gubat, also known as witch dog and aso ng gubat. Philippine indigenous dog researcher Tom Asmus studied the dogs for years and observed unique traits.
Jan 25, 2023 · In the Visayas region, they are known as Witch Dogs while in Mindanao they are Tiger Dogs. The fur coats of these dogs may be brown, black, sable, or spotted, but most of them have brindle coats with dark brown and black stripes.
The Philippine Forest Dog, locally known as Asong Gubat is an indigenous breed of wild dog originating from the Philippines.
Sep 14, 2020 · Aired (September 13, 2020): Often considered as mountain dwellers, are the Philippine Witch Dogs in Bukidnon really harmful to mankind? Find out some amazing...
Jun 9, 2020 · Philippine Witch Dog - First Official Breed 36,000 Years Old?Subscribe to Discovering Ideas: https://bit.ly/SubscribeDiscoveringIdeasLet's Be Friends:Faceboo...
Mar 27, 2024 · AGGBA’s contributions have primarily centered around bringing attention to the dogs, particularly those discovered by Mr. Asmus, often referred to as the Witch Dog (WD/AG).
Philippine indigenous dog researcher Tom Asmus says this kind of dog is not easy to raise at home. It can survive on its own in the jungle. Locals in Bukidnon, Mindanao call it the tiger dog and asong gubat. In Luzon it is called bird catcher while in Visayas it is a witch dog. Here's an excerpt from the article:
Sep 14, 2020 · Aired (September 13, 2020): Often considered as mountain dwellers, are the Philippine Witch Dogs in Bukidnon really harmful to mankind? Find out some amazing facts about these dogs in this video!
