The New Guinea singing dog (NGSD) or Singers as owners affectionately call them are originally found in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. They have lived within and around villages as well as free-roaming throughout the island nation. Unfortunately, their populations within the island nation are now considered scarce or highly cross-bred with other dog breeds. Within the United States and Canada, as well as a handful of other countries, NGSDs thrive in homes as deeply bonded domestic canine companions.

Owners describe their dogs as affectionate, opinionated, intelligent, and independent. The New Guinea singing dog's temperament is akin to that of a basenji or shiba inu. Like those pets, they are a primitive breed also known as a landrace. This means that they have been geographically isolated and influenced by environmental pressures more so than breeding for physical or behavioral traits.

New Guinea singing dogs are happiest being couch potatoes but that doesn’t mean Singers aren’t capable of great things. Many dogs have been titled in a number of dog sports including obedience, scent work, and instinct sports. There are even some who are therapy dogs.

And of course, they sing!