Askal
An askal is a mixed-breed dog in the Philippines. The name is a Tagalog-derived portmanteau of asong kalye (street dog). A pet you can leave in the streets, Askals are very resilient compared to their pure-breed counterparts.[1] In Cebuano, mongrel dogs are called irong Bisaya, which literally means a native dog.[2] To counter perceived political incorrectness, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has suggested the alternative term Aspin, short for asong Pinoy (Pinoy dog).[3]
Askals are often more resilient and street-smart than purebreds,[4] but unlike in other countries, mixed breeds are not popular choices as pets in the Philippines. But in the past few years Askals are becoming known to be good house pets. In the Philippines, these dogs are discriminated against other purebred dogs.
Askals are often more resilient and street-smart than purebreds,[4] but unlike in other countries, mixed breeds are not popular choices as pets in the Philippines. But in the past few years Askals are becoming known to be good house pets. In the Philippines, these dogs are discriminated against other purebred dogs.