The unassuming street canine, known in Egypt as the Baladi dog, which translates into “local dog”, has been called the “default,” “native,” “village,” and “street” dog on TikTok, where users note seeing it in places as varied as Nigeria, Kenya, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Brazil. Lacking a purebred lineage, the mixed-breed Baladi dog’s resilience, adaptability, and understated charm have nonetheless made it a familiar and often beloved presence worldwide. An anonymous user on a TikTok video wrote, “nobody owns the dog.” Another user called Gosbert described it as “a survivor. Attends all parties and funerals.” “You feed him once, and he is your friend forever,” WACK00, a TikTok user, commented. Around the world, the ubiquitous dog goes by different nicknames. In Zimbabwe, it is known as “Bhoki,” which is slang for dog. In Brazil, it is affectionately called “Caramelo”, referring to its caramel-like color of light brown. South Africans often refer to it as “Bobby”, a common affectionate name, while in Jamaica, it is known as“Brownie,” also in reference to its color. In Mexico, the dog is called “Solovino,” which means “comes alone,” a nod to its stray Continue reading "The Baladi Dog: Egypt’s ‘Default Dog’ and the World’s Resilient Mixed-Breed" The post The Baladi Dog: Egypt’s ‘Default Dog’ and the World’s Resilient Mixed-Breed first appeared on Egyptian Streets .