Dingos - Origin

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The oldest fossil known was proved to be about 3450 years old, which coincides with the appearance of Dingo drawings left on stones and rocks by Aborigines. As a matter of fact, the Dingoes appearance in Australia added to the extermination of the Native Tasmanian wolf on the Australian mainland. While the island State of Tasmania separated from the mainland 10,000 years ago, it did not suffer. Some specialists claim that all dog breeds are descendants of the Dingo that gave start to about 600 true dog breeds. This point of view is opposed to the conception that the Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) is the ancestor of all dog breeds.

The Dingo was the only animal domesticated by the Aborigines. These creatures made good companions for people and became an inseparable part of their lifestyle. Nowadays, it is proposed to control the population of Dingoes since they damage cattle and can be dangerous to man.

Dingos - Links

Around the Traps - Due to interest in wild dog control and research, publishers inform the public on the Dingo dog. PDF format.

Australian Dingo -The Australian National Kennel Club offers information on the dog.

Australian Fauna: Dingoes - Origin, habitat, and prospects.

Australian Native Dog - Description, history, and functions. Also a list of breeders and pictures.

Australia's Wild Dog - History and description.

Canis Lupus Dingo - Range, physical description, and ecosystem roles.

Dingo - Australia's Native Dog at the Dingo Farm, including breed origins.

Dingo (Canis familiaris dingo) - Description and habitat of the dog.

Dingo Description - Dingo description, habitat, status, diet, and reproduction. PDF format.

Dingo Dog Owner's Guide Profile - Learn more about the breed's peculiarities.

Dingo Information - The Dingo (Canus lupus dingo) is now considered to be a subspecies of the Wolf. Learn more about this canine. PDF format.

Dingo Overview - Description, history, and temperament traits.

Dingoes at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary - Learn about the animals' food, breeding, and habitat.

Dingoes in Brief - Facts on the Dingo dog.

Dingoes in Queensland - Description, distribution, home range, and other information.

Discover Dingoes - Information on feeding and origin of the breed.

Photo courtesy of The Australian Dingo Conservation

Fascinating Dingo Facts - Speculations on the origin of the Dingo dog.

Lateline : Dingo future uncertain after fatal attack - SMITH: It's the worst dingo attack on a human since the fatal Azaria Chamberlain case at Uluru in 1980.

Living with the Wild Dogs - Dingo dogs' information and living with this canine.

Mammals of Lamington National Park: Dingo - Check out this wild dog that roams Australian lands.

Meet the Dingo - Brief information on the canine and its habits.

Nature Wildfacts - Facts on the Dingo dog.

Rainforest Dingo - Habits and diet of the Dingo dog.

What is a Dingo Dog? - Origin, distribution, habits, life history, and other information. PDF file.

World of the Wolf - Canis familiaris dingo - Pictures and information on the breed.