Tonya Finosu
Tonya Finosu
Other namesFino of Tonya, Kobi
OriginTurkey
Traits
Height 12 in (30 cm)
Weight Males 22–26 lb (10–12 kg)
Females 20–24 lb (9–11 kg)
Coat Double
Color white
Dog (domestic dog)

The Tonya Finosu is a white spitz dog indigenous to Trabzon, Turkey, especially the city of Tonya.[1] Tonya Finosu are valued both for their natural suspicion of strangers as well as their playfulness and affection with their family.[2][3]

History

There is a scarcity of historical information available about this particular breed. However, the most popular theory is that original Tonya Finosu were acquired from sailors who frequented the Baltic and Black Sea ports during the Russian Fur trade into Europe and parts of Asia though the early Middle Ages[2]

A Tonya Finosu pictured with family in 1938

Tonya Finosu are not recognized by any major Kennel Club. However, efforts are underway to register the breed with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office as a geographic trademark for the Trabzon District.[3]

Characteristics

Tonya Finosu are small dogs with erect ears and curved, half-moon shaped tails. White is the only acceptable color of this dog. They have a thick, double coat, able to withstand cold, rainy conditions along the Black Sea.[1][4]

Tonya Finosu are playful and lively with their family and other animals of their household. They are high energy and athletic dogs. With strangers, they are vocal watchdogs.[2][3][5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Tonya Finosu". Wad Dünya Anadolu Köpekleri Kinoloji Derneği (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  2. ^ a b c Yilmaz, Orhan; Ertuğrul, Mehmet; Wilson, Richard (2012-08-27). "The domestic livestock resources of Turkey: breed descriptions and status of guard and hunting dogs". 63rd Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Sciences.
  3. ^ a b c Haberleri-Yasam, Hayat. "'Tonya finosu' coğrafi işaret yolunda" ['Tonya finosu' is on its way to a geographical indication]. www.sozcu.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  4. ^ Yilmaz, Orhan; Ertuğrul, Mehmet (2012-10-01). "Some Phenotypic Traits of Fino of Tonya (Kobi) Dogs of Turkey and a Conservation Policy". Journal of Veterinary Advances. 2 (10). ISSN 2251-7685.
  5. ^ "Türkiye'nin köpekleri" [Dogs of Turkey]. www.timeturk.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-11-10.
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