Anjing Kintamani-Bali
OriginIndonesia
SizeMedium
Lifespan12–15 years
GroupSpitz & Primitive
Summary
The Kintamani-Bali Dog is the only FCI-recognized breed originating from Indonesia, native to the village of Sukawana, in the Kintamani district, on the outskirts of the Batur volcano in Bali. It developed from Balinese street dogs in a high-altitude region (1,500 m above sea level), where the cooler climate favored a thicker coat than in coastal dogs. Definitively recognized by the FCI in 2019.
Physical Characteristics
- Size
- Medium
- Height (male)
- 49–57 cm
- Height (female)
- 44–52 cm
- Weight (male)
- 15–18 kg
- Weight (female)
- 13–16 kg
- Life Expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Coat
- Double; long outer coat; dense undercoat; semi-erect ears with tips folded forward
- Common Colors
- White (preferred, often with biscuit/apricot ear tips), fawn, red, brindle, black; black mask preferred in non-white colors
Temperament & Personality
The Kintamani-Bali Dog is intelligent, loyal, and independent, with a highly developed alert instinct. It is an excellent guard dog for the family. It can be reserved with strangers but is not excessively aggressive. Its independence reflects centuries of semi-domestication in Balinese villages.
Activity & Exercise
- Energy Level
- Moderate to high
- Recommended Daily Exercise
- 60 minutes
Grooming & Care
- Grooming Needs
- Moderate
- Shedding
- Moderate
- Bathing Frequency
- Every 6–8 weeks
Health
- Common Health Issues
- Breed with a relatively small population outside Indonesia
- Hip dysplasia
- Recommended Health Tests
- Hip evaluation
Compatibility
- With Children
- Good
- With Other Dogs
- Good
- For First-Time Owners
- Acceptable
