Like dogs from other continents each of the asian breeds was developed for a specific purpose usually as either a hunter guardian or as a companion.
Chinese garden dog breed.
There are roughly as many chinese giant pandas as there are chongqing dogs making them one of the rarest chinese dog breeds in the world.
They share certain similarities with the bulldog and thai ridgeback.
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With chinese new year coming up on feb 19 now is a perfect time to learn more about the amazing dog breeds that were developed in china.
From fluffy lap dogs and giant guardian breeds to hairless dogs and those covered in wrinkles the chinese have given us some of the most recognizable breeds in dogdom.
The chinese foo dog is thought to be a mix between the ancient chow chow and european hunting dogs or a link between the chinese wolf and the chow.
From the petite japanese chin to the extra large tibetan mastiff chinese breeds can vary in shape size and temperament but they all have rich histories.
They are of the molosser type of dog and their name derives from the region of china from which they hail.
8 chinese dog breeds some of the oldest dogs in existence certain chinese dog breeds date back for centuries.
It is possible to find examples of chongquings that reach 50 cm in height and their weight can reach around 25 kg.
In fact scientists now believe that the earliest domesticated dogs appeared in eastern asia.
This chinese dog breed is one of the most difficult to find.
Its origins date back to the ancient han dynasty during which they were bred to hunt bears.
When ancient statues from the han dynasty were dug up in the 1980 s the artifacts provided evidence that the chongqing dog existed 2000 years ago.
The chinese crested dog is quite a well known breed because it s been the winner of the world s ugliest breed in 2003 2004 and 2005.
A chinese crested called sam was the winner of the ugliest breed these years too.
Dogs have played an important role in asia for thousands of years.
1 chinese shar pei an easily recognized breed due to his wrinkles and petite ears.
They are a guard dog and.
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It is an ancient breed possibly named after.
Currently they are excellent guard dogs.
Chinese chongqing the rare powerfully built chinese chongqing dog dates back nearly 2 000 years with love for the dog evident in han dynasty pottery.
