Pungsan Dog

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Pungsan
Other names	Poongsan
Country of origin	North Korea
Traits
Classification & standards 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 Mixed breed with wolf found in North Korea. The Pungsan's fur is very fine and thick to account for the cold 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.

[edit] See also

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