Philippine forest dog
Also called Asong gubat, Aso ng gubat
From Philippines1
At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, smooth or coarse
A small to medium, hardy native dog with a short coat that can be sleek or slightly rough.1
Personality what they are like
Devoted and dependable with its own people and naturally watchful, it keeps its distance from strangers and is often kept as a guard dog.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Traditionally a working dog used for hunting, pest control and farm tasks, so it suits an active life with room to move.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The short coat needs only simple, occasional brushing.1
Home where they are happiest
Well adapted to the tropical climate and terrain of the Philippines.1
Company who they like around
Forms strong family bonds; early socialising helps it accept visitors.1
The story where it all began
Dogs are thought to have come to the islands with early settlers as hunting companions, and this type lived alongside the Aeta people long before Spanish rule. A written breed standard was prepared by Rev. Fr. Dante Daylusan after decades of study, and the breed was introduced to the dog show world in 2023.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
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Dog remains around 600 to 900 years old were uncovered in 1967 at Namayan, Santa Ana, Manila.1
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Its breed standard is the result of about 30 years of research by Rev. Fr. Dante Daylusan.1
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It was introduced as the first official native dog breed of the Philippines at the 2023 Philippine Circuit Show.1
Recognised by the official bits
- Philippine Canine Club, Inc. (PCCI)
- Presented as the first official native Philippine dog breed at the 2023 Philippine Circuit Show; PCCI and the Philippine Forest Dog Legacy Club are documenting the breed with a view to FCI recognition1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Philippine forest dog. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery 3 weeks
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery day
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 10every year
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- Wikipedia: Philippine Forest Dog en.wikipedia.orgused for all fields
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.