Kurī

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Kurī
Country of origin	New Zealand
Traits
Classification & standards This breed of dog is extinct

Kurī is the Māori language name for the Polynesian dog. It was introduced to New Zealand by Māori during their migrations from East Polynesia sometime between 800 and 1300 AD. It was used by Maori as a food source and as a source for making dog skin cloaks or Kahu kurī.

The Polynesian dog became extinct in New Zealand some time after the arrival of European settlers to New Zealand. The last known specimens were a bitch and her pup which are now in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

[edit] See also

• Hawaiian Poi Dog

[edit] References

• Dog, Maori - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand:. Retrieved on 2007-03-05.