Phu Quoc Ridgeback Dog

In addition to its romantic blue sea and yellow sand, Phu Quoc Island in southern Kien Giang Province( Vietnam ), is famous for its dogs. They are one of the world’s three rarest dogs with whorls on their backs

Previously, the Phu Quoc dog was included in Larousse Dictionary, and appeared frequently on international dog web pages. According to some dog experts, the Phu Quoc dog is much more intelligent than others. They are famous for hunting and protecting houses, for their friendship and loyalty to owners, and fearlessness against competitors.

According to old people on Phu Quoc Island, the dog was traditionally four main colours: spotted, black, yellow, and striped; however now the colours have become more various. A mature dog is about 20-25kg, with a small head, quite a long snout, and thin ears. The body of tapering belly, straight legs and “duck-like” toes, allows Phu Quoc dogs to swim and run exceedingly well.

An important sign to recognize a true Phu Quoc dog is the whorls on its back, together with short, thin hair. When facing competitors or running after prey, the whorls become erect, making the dog look brave and strong. Now, it is quite difficult to find original Phu Quoc dogs, as they have mixed with others.