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Fuegian Dog
extinct domestic form
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Moyen
Origin
Patagonie
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The Fuegian dog, also designated by the names Yaghan dog and Patagonian dog, is an extinct breed of carnivorous mammals from the canine family. It is a form domesticated by indigenous populations of South America. The species to which it belongs was long considered to be the Culpeo (Lycalopex culpaeus), but this origin is subject to debate. Very few taxidermied specimens of the Fuegian dog remain.
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One of them is preserved at the Maggiorino Borgatello Salesian Museum in Punta Arenas (Strait of Magellan, Chile), and another at the Bishop Fagnano Museum of Natural History and Sciences (Tierra del Fuego, Argentina).
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day are sufficient.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Fuegian Dog
Character
Daily temperament
Although the distribution of the Fuegian dog corresponds to that of the Yamanas, testimonies indicate that the dogs were not necessarily protective towards their masters. Julius Popper, a major actor in the Selknam genocide, wrote: "I have never seen them, even in large numbers, adopt an aggressive attitude or defend their masters when they were in danger".
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What human age for a fuegian dog ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a fuegian dog ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Fuegian Dog
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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