Kuri (dog)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Kuri | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | ||
| New Zealand | ||
| Classification and breed standards | ||
| This breed of dog is extinct |
The Kuri is the name given to the Māori dog. It is believed to have been introduced to New Zealand by Maori during the great migration which occurred in approximately 1350 CE. It became extinct some time after the arrival of European settlers to New Zealand.
- DOG, MAORI - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand:. Retrieved on 2007-03-05.
 |
This dog-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
