The New Guinea singing dog or New Guinea Highland dog is an ancient lineage of dog breed found in the highlands of Papua New Guinea and West Papua Province (Indonesia) on the island of New Guinea. Considered to be the same species as (and/or the progenitor of) the Australian dingo, the taxonomic placement of the singing dog has been debated for decades. When classified as a subspecies of gray wolf (Canis lupus), it is referred to as C. lupus dingo, generally; however, it is sometimes considered to be a feral breed of domesticated dog (C. familiaris).
A highly active, keen hunter, with a noted independent streak, the singing dog has been raised by local peoples in New Guinea for centuries, assisting them in their hunting of wild game. Unusually for canids, the singing dog is an adept climber, likely learnt from living in the jungles of New Guinea. Elsewhere, the singing dog is kept by several zoos around the world, as well as by some qualified owners. However, as a pet, it is considered very challenging to train, and quite stubborn, with a high prey drive. Additionally, given thir high levels of intelligence, the singing dog in captivity needs lots of enrichment, constant stimulation and attention.
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