About Us

How are we implementing this mission today?

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• Collaborations with Papua New Guinea Focusing on the Human and Canine Bond

  • To establish relationships with the indigenous peoples of New Guinea.

  • To establish partnerships with scientists and researchers with an interest in both New Guinea Singing Dogs and their relationships with the people.

  • To study habitat, diet, family groups, social behaviors, and human-canine relationships, as observed by local populations, using a respectful “In Situ model”.

  • Coordinate the importation of urgently needed genetically diverse New Guinea Singing Dogs and/or their genetic material.

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• Public Awareness Surrounding New Guinea Singing Dogs​

  • Create updated educational materials to inform the general public about New Guinea Singing Dogs, including similarities and differences from other dog breeds, what to expect from living with a Singer, training, diet, health, and more.

  • Update and republish a New Guinea Singing Dog manual to reflect the most recent literature and modern contexts.

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• Responsible Development and Support of the New Guinea Singing Dog Population in North America​

  • Collaborate with organizations with interests in maintaining a healthy population of New Guinea Singing Dogs in North America.

  • Develop and share updated educational materials for potential owners, highlighting the uniqueness of these talented and intelligent creatures.

  • Partner with veterinarians, researchers, and subject matter experts, to assist in the development of a breeding and diversity plan to maintain a healthy genetically diverse population of dogs in North America.

  • Create a fund to cover the cost of responsible spaying/neutering of dogs unsuitable for breeding.

  • Partner with organizations, veterinarians, and researchers to conduct retrospective health studies of New Guinea Singing Dogs, including anesthesia sensitivity, pancreatitis, and other health concerns.

  • Support partner organizations in locating foster homes and adopters for dogs needing rehoming.

  • ​Continue to maintain a database of owners and facilities who want to share their lives with a New Guinea Singing Dog.

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• The History and Science of New Guinea Singing Dogs

  • Collect and publish histories, stories, and legends about New Guinea Singing Dogs from the people of New Guinea.

  • Review and share the most up-to-date peer-reviewed research and literature regarding New Guinea Singing Dogs.

  • Review and share the history of New Guinea Singing Dogs from their arrival in North America to today, and our hopes for the future.

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• News and Statements

  • In the future, look for press releases with salient information that comes to light regarding New Guinea Singing Dogs, especially in regard to public and scientific discourse, updates on classification-related matters, and any issues that we think will impact our dogs and their people.