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Argentine Polar Dog

Also known as Perro Polar Argentino.

Related breedAmerican Hairless Terrier1972 to 2016 · United States

Argentine Polar Dog at a glance

Origin
Argentina
Appeared
1950 to 1960 (likely)
Family
Asian Spitz
Type
Sled dog
Size
Large
Life span
Not recorded
Recognised by
No major club
Status
Extinct

The name. Named for Argentina, whose army bred it for work on polar bases.

Same familyCavalier King Charles Spaniel1926 to 1945 · United Kingdom

Family and relatives

Same eraCzechoslovakian Wolfdog1955 to 1999 · Slovakia, Czech Republic

Place in time

The Argentine Polar Dog appears 1950 to 1960 (likely), in the Modern Era, when 67 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Argentine Polar Dog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.