Summary of 20 Extinct Dogs That Are The Fathers of Most Popular Breeds Today

Extinct Dog Breeds and Their Contributions

• Cordoba Fighting Dog
  • Origin: Argentina
  • Purpose: Dog fighting
  • Traits: Strong, muscular, aggressive; led to the development of the Dogo Argentino.
• Bullen Biser (German Bulldog)
  • Origin: Germany
  • Purpose: Big game hunting and guarding
  • Traits: Strong, agile; contributed to the Boxer breed.
• Alpine Mastiff
  • Origin: Switzerland
  • Purpose: Guarding livestock and search and rescue
  • Traits: Large, strong; ancestor of the St Bernard.
• Molossus
  • Origin: Ancient Greece
  • Purpose: Warfare and guarding
  • Traits: Large and muscular; ancestors of modern Mastiffs.
• Old English Bulldog
  • Origin: England
  • Purpose: Bull baiting
  • Traits: Muscular, brave; led to the modern English Bulldog.
• Toy Bulldog
  • Origin: England
  • Purpose: Companion animal
  • Traits: Small but strong; influenced the French Bulldog.
• Kuri
  • Origin: New Zealand
  • Purpose: Hunting and companionship
  • Traits: Short legs, thick coat; became extinct due to interbreeding.
• Hair Indian Dog
  • Origin: North America
  • Purpose: Hunting
  • Traits: Agile and fast; became extinct due to interbreeding.
• Talton Bear Dog
  • Origin: British Columbia, Canada
  • Purpose: Hunting bears
  • Traits: Small, brave; became rare with the arrival of European dogs.
• Salish Wool Dog
  • Origin: Pacific Northwest, North America
  • Purpose: Wool production
  • Traits: Bred for wool; became extinct due to the introduction of sheep.
• St John's Waterdog
  • Origin: Newfoundland, Canada
  • Purpose: Fishing and retrieving
  • Traits: Strong swimmers; contributed to modern retriever breeds.
• Paisley Terrier
  • Origin: Scotland
  • Purpose: Companion and show dog
  • Traits: Long silky coat; influenced the Yorkshire Terrier.
• Tweed Water Spaniel
  • Origin: Scotland
  • Purpose: Retrieving game
  • Traits: Excellent swimmers; contributed to the Golden Retriever breed.
• Norfolk Spaniel
  • Origin: England
  • Purpose: Hunting
  • Traits: Agile and strong; absorbed into the English Springer Spaniel breed.
• Old Welsh Gray Sheep Dog
  • Origin: Wales
  • Purpose: Herding sheep
  • Traits: Intelligent and agile; became extinct due to breed shifts.
• Dogo Cubano
  • Origin: Cuba
  • Purpose: Guarding runaway slaves
  • Traits: Strong and determined; became extinct after the abolition of slavery.
• Hawaiian Po Dog
  • Origin: Hawaii
  • Purpose: Pets and food source
  • Traits: Stocky build; became extinct due to interbreeding.
• Southern Hound
  • Origin: England
  • Purpose: Hunting
  • Traits: Excellent tracking abilities; became extinct due to preference for faster hounds.
• Blue Paul Terrier
  • Origin: Scotland
  • Purpose: Dog fighting
  • Traits: Strong and courageous; became extinct as dog fighting declined.
• Cumberland Sheep Dog
  • Origin: Northern England
  • Purpose: Herding livestock
  • Traits: Versatile and hardworking; became extinct due to the rise of the Border Collie.
• Turnspit Dog
  • Origin: Britain
  • Purpose: Cooking (turning meat)
  • Traits: Endurance; became extinct with the advent of mechanical roasting devices.

Featured Researchers or Sources

The video does not mention specific researchers or sources but presents historical accounts and information about dog breeds based on their origins and purposes.

Notable Quotes

— 20:14 — « Dogo Cubanos had a muscular build with a short smooth coat that came in various colors like Fawn, brindle and black. »

— 21:18 — « Hawaiian po dogs had a unique appearance with a barrel-shaped body, short legs and a broad flat head. »

— 26:05 — « The turnspit dog also known as the kitchen dog or Verna Potter cerr was a small sturdy breed from Britain specifically bred to run on a wheel that turned meat over an open fire in kitchens. »

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