Dogs of Thailand – Pups in Thai Paradise
As if placed as decorative street ornaments, dogs adorn Thailand roadways. Visitors to Thailand may not be generally aware of the canine presence. However those cycling on two wheels through the country take a special interest in the abundance of the dogs of Thailand.
With an estimated 8.5 million dogs in Thailand it is no wonder the sightings are frequent. The question with each pedal stroke past a pup is what personality do Thai dogs possess?
Would they be like the Italian dogs? Large, loud and thankfully found behind gates or attached to large chains? The pups of Italy make valiant efforts undeterred by the restrictions.
While cycling the Italian countryside it is not uncommon to cringe at the sound of ferocious barking with a dog heading toward the road at full gallop. Then either caught by the metal chain or the fence at what seems the moment just prior to its open jaws wrapping around the slowest cyclist’s ankle the chase ends.
The dogs of Thailand are having none of that Italian pup nonsense. With the heat and humidity of South East Asia such exertions seem inconceivable for Thailand dogs.
Perhaps the dogs of Thailand might resemble their Turkish cousins. Turkish dogs roam freely with the cows, goats and sheep. The Thai dogs share a similar freedom with the likes of water buffalo.
The canine presence in Turkey display an exuberant and ravenous response to the uncommon sighting at the appearance of a Lycra clad snack on two wheels. Not so for the dogs of Thailand who seem far too hot to even move from the pavement should a cyclist ride by his wet nose.
While in Greece, dogs seemingly to have had a fill of ouzo at the local taverna, lay practically unconscious. One has the impression that if the roasting lamb jumped off its nearby spit and strolled by, the dogs of Greece would not open an eyeball.
In similar oppressive humid heat, the Thai pups glance occasionally up from their roadside slumber. In numbers however the Thailand dogs win the competition hands down.
The Spanish canine mood is far more business like. Cyclists get no more than a glance. Should one stop to take a photo however of the herd the hardworking dog is in charge of, a ferocious bark will send even the seasoned bicycle lover on their way. One imagines the Spanish dogs giving the Thai dogs a serious talking to about finding a herd to boss about.
Despite the high altitude of Peru, the dogs can keep up with a cyclist easily. Lots of chase and occasional reports of biting those on bikes give the Peruvian pups a bad reputation. Who likes a nasty biter after all?
The dogs of Thailand mind their manners at all times. Should a Thai pup give a wee bark, a local bystander will give the stray a stern talking to and shoo him away from passing cyclists.
As to quantity the dogs of Thailand are the clear winners in our travels. The reality of the fact that dogs in Thailand are not eaten as they are in other nearby countries allows their numbers to grow. With a small amount of programs dealing with strays and spaying and neutering, the dogs of Thailand prosper in paradise.
As if placed as decorative street ornaments, dogs adorn Thailand roadways. Visitors to Thailand may not be generally aware of the canine presence. However those cycling on two wheels through the country take a special interest in the abundance of the dogs of Thailand. With an estimated 8.5 million dogs in Thailand it is no…
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