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Kurī

Country of origin	New Zealand
Traits
Classification and standards This breed of dog is extinct

Kurī is the Māori language name for the Polynesian dog. It was introduced to New Zealand by Māori during their migrations from East Polynesia sometime around 1280 CE. It was used by Maori as a food source and as a source for making dog skin cloaks or Kahu kurī.

The kurī became extinct in New Zealand some time after the arrival of European settlers. The last known specimens, a female and her pup, are now in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa.

See also

• Hawaiian Poi Dog

References

• "Dog, Maori - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand:". http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/D/DogMaori/DogMaori/en. Retrieved 2007-03-05.