Hawaiian Poi Dog (SciiFii)

The Hawaiian Poi Dog, also known as the ‘Īlio, ‘Īlio māku‘e, and the Hawaiian Dog, is a breed of pariah dog from Hawaii which was originally used by Native Hawaiians as a spiritual protector of children and as a source of food. The Hawaiian Poi Dogs were once extinct since between the 18th and 19th century, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii due to demands for de-extincted dog breeds as common household pets. The Hawaiian Poi Dog is most often born pot-bellied and short-legged compared with other North American dog breeds. The Hawaiian Poi Dog has very short hair that comes in any color, but brown poi dogs are regarded as distinct enough to warrant a specific name. The dogs also have peculiarly flattened heads. The latter trait is ascribed to the diet of the dogs. Considering that poi does not require chewing, the dogs lost the need to maintain strong temporalis muscles; a reduced temporal fossa will cause a dog's head to appear flattened. Hawaiian Poi Dogs are rather dim-witted and sluggish – any Hawaiian Poi Dog with acute senses do make a good hunting dog, the Hawaiian Poi Dogs are strong-willed and not easily commanded. The Hawaiian Poi Dog was originally a two-purpose breed – used for food and as a lucky charm. However, the Hawaiian Poi Dogs are most often very friendly and affectionate towards their owners and become very common household pets in recent times because of it.