Formosan Mountain Dog
台灣土狗
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Facts
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Height | 43–53cm |
| Weight | 12–18kg |
| Breed group | FCI: 5 |
| Role | Other |
| Coat | Short coat |
| Heat tolerance | 4/ 5 |
| Cold tolerance | 2/ 5 |
Health
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Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.
General health screening
The kennel-club pages consulted do not single out breed-specific conditions; ask your vet about routine screening (hips, eyes, heart) appropriate to a dog of this size.
Official guidance
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FCI nomenclature — Taiwan Dog (standard no. 348, group 5)
FCI breed nomenclature entry with the official breed standard PDF in English, French, German and Spanish. The Formosan Mountain Dog is registered with the FCI under the name Taiwan Dog; this is the same breed.
Read the sourceAccessed 2026-09-09
Sources
- [1]Taiwan Dog — FCI standard no. 348 — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
- [2]How do I help my dog adjust to spending time alone? — The Royal Kennel Club (Accessed 2026-09-09)
- [3]Incidence and risk factors for heat-related illness (heatstroke) in UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016 (Hall, Carter & O'Neill, Scientific Reports 10:9128) — Nature / Scientific Reports (Accessed 2026-09-09)
- [4]FCI-Standard No. 348 — Taiwan Dog, 18.08.2015 — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
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