Pungsan Dog
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| Pungsan | ||
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| Poongsan | ||
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| North Korea | ||
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| Not recognized by any major kennel club |
The Pungsan or Poongsan is a breed of dog from North Korea. Pungsan, a district in the mountains of northern North Korea, is where the Pungsan dogs received their name and were first bred.
[edit] Appearance
Pungsan have a thick coat, usually white in color. They have a curled tail and ears that generally point up. The Pungsan is similar to the Korean Jindo Dog breed found in South Korea, with the main difference being the fur. The Pungsan's fur is much finer and thicker to account for the colder winters in the northern Korean peninsula.
Pungsan dogs are very strong and agile because of their past in mountainous regions. They have traditionally been used for hunting large animals, including Amur Tigers. They have a lot of stamina and therefore require extensive exercise.
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