logadims:
The Nigerian Shepherd also known as Ekuke: The Nigerian Shepherd (Ekuke) is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog. Although, this breed true origin is yet to be recognised, it is assumed that, the breed originated in Nigeria.

The breed’s officially recognized name is Nigerian Shepherd Dog in the English language (sometimes abbreviated as NSD ).

The breed is also known as ([Local dog]-as many will call it, Ekuke, Nkita). The Nigeria. Shepherd is a relatively a very old breed of dog, with their origin yet to be known. As part of the Herding Group, Nigeria Shepherds are working dogs used mostly by hunters and farmers, because of their strength, intelligence, trainability, and obedience.

Although, this breed has been highly neglected, it still posses powerful attribute which includes; disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police and military roles- if given the the opportunity, and even self-tutoring.

The Nigeria Shepherd is the most popular/known breed in Nigeria. It is also the oldest breed of dog in Nigeria(has been in existence before the almagamation of Nigeria) and one of the oldest dog breeds in Africa.
Other Names:
Nigerian shepherd dog
Common Nicknames:
Nkita
Ekuke
Local dog
NSD
Shepherd
Origin: Nigeria
Litter size: 6–13(some, give birth to up to 15 pups)
Characteristics:


https://360dogprof.com/all-about-the-nigeria-shepherd-dog-ekuke/

Nice write-up.

Dogs came from wolves (dogs are domesticated wolves) and wolves aren't indigenous Africa so I think our colonial masters must have been the ones that introduced the ekuke here. There's a wild dog in Europe or Australia called Dingo, They look exactly like ekuke based on size colour n physical appearance, They were once living with humans n later escaped into the wild, formed packs n till date they are still wild animals.

Lomprico2:

Guy! No matter the kind of food u give them, they will ever eat shìt.

wrong,feed it well and it won't.

The name is Anayo

Nonsense Dog Shepherd Bushiri

when was the name changed from AFRICAN BASENJI to NIGERIAN SHEPHARD?

Y'all saying nansense bout our local breed should eat poo.. Ekuke or not I love em still

pazienza:


Interesting.

Our very own Uke town in Idemili North Anambra.
Haha! Thats cool. Never knew.

lol. It was my mum that told me this and I also saw people who told me similar tinz

Ofeh2:



Did you give them premium dog food and they rejected it for poo?

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mtngloetiartel:
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Dnevasaynevaguy:


This OP can lie oh...it's name is the African Mongrel.

thanks. i will will correct it Sir.

Lomprico2:


Guy! No matter the kind of food u give them, they will ever eat shìt.

...and someone told you that it's the only breed that eats sh*t?

I remember Jasper, our very first dog years back and how we all loved her. And yes she was a local breed.

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Dogs make better friends than most human beings. They never betray you, always loyal and stick with you through thick and thin


RIP Chelsea. You were onehell of a loyal dog

mhd5757:
Of you feed them well and take care of them, you will be surprised how good looking they turnout.
We used to have one back in 2005, that ekuke was very territorial and vicious, it even bit my brother in law.

Nigerians are stupid, some of them can not even afford buy the foreign dog nor to mention take good care of, but they will be yabing our ekuke native dog, they never appreciate what they have.

Some of these guys don't even have dogs of any kind but they will be talking about breeds that they can't even afford. All the know how to do is talk but to go and buy the dog they like talking about, they can not.

Well said

Op u didn't add they can bite easily

dbos11:
Noted

But u forgot to add their best food which is poo

They eat poo because you can't afford to feed them with their own food

Dogs exacts energy and with that they eat regularly

You only feed the dog of your little left over, that can't even be enough to satisfy him

Since the economy is taking a toll on you most time you don't cook and end up eating in the restaurant

When the dog can't get enough food he goes to his own restaurant which is the poo because its littered every where

So How do you expect a poo to nourish the dog?

Nigerian shepherd?

ekene101:
wrong,feed it well and it won't.

Lies!!

anukulapo:

...and someone told you that it's the only breed that eats sh*t?

Did I say its d only breed that does? Its among the ones that do!

The real and professional name is Basenji. Google it. It plays no shepherd roles. Its origin is North Africa. Thank me later.

PrecisionFx:


Nice write-up.

Dogs came from wolves (dogs are domesticated wolves) and wolves aren't indigenous Africa so I think our colonial masters must have been the ones that introduced the ekuke here. There's a wild dog in Europe or Australia called Dingo, They look exactly like ekuke based on size colour n physical appearance, They were once living with humans n later escaped into the wild, formed packs n till date they are still wild animals.

uncle you are wrong

the originated from Congo and they are Basenjis.

they were only introduced to Europe and America less than 100 yrs ago

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basenji

melaninpop:


E don go follow female dog de guard another man compound..... Speaking from experience

Naaaah we later found out the dog eaters did the needful

Lomprico2:


Lies!!

keep deceiving yourself, only a hungry dog eats poo,feed itvwell and it won't

I say this honestly I've been opportuned to train gsd, Caucasian and some other foreign breeds but locals have always been better they r intelligent,fast,alert and perfect if well trained presently only my local can sleep in my room or any other room without destroying the place I so much love the dog

Nkịta is just Dog in Igbo Language, any dog can be colled Nkịta.

Read this OP

http://www.dnbstories.com/2018/09/nigerian-local-dog-breeds-called-ekuke-or-bingo.html?m=1

johnwizey:
Or whiskeyyy

Or lucky

Ekukes could be seen on the tombs of Pharohs.
They are called Basenji and are priced for thier intelligeince, silence, speed and courage. They also tend to emotionaly attached to a single being

dbos11:
Noted

But u forgot to add their best food which is poo

lmao, but I love these dogs more

anukulapo:

Apologies man. A lot of the things I intend to post just disappeared. Meanwhile, right now it's difficult to gather the same thought. lol

you meant pedigree