What are the breeds of dogs in China?

Many people like to have a dog because it can bring us joy and make us no longer lonely. Some people like to keep foreign dogs, such as huskies. In fact, there are many lovely dogs in China. So, what are the breeds of dogs in China?

Chinese dog breeds include Chinese pastoral dog, Tibetan mastiff, Xi Shi dog, pine lion dog, Shapi dog, puppy dog, Jingba dog, sleeve dog (Xizang hound), Xizang lion dog, Lhasa lion dog, Chinese crested dog and so on.

1. Chinese pastoral dogs

The Chinese pastoral dog, which is what we call "native dog" and "firewood dog", is one of the oldest breeds in China, and it was once called "national dog". It is more docile, not easy to take the initiative to attack human beings, can live in groups, easy to raise, high loyalty, widely used in rural home care and early hunting.

2. Tibetan mastiff

Tibetan mastiff, native to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, is a large and ferocious dog. It is recognized as the oldest and only surviving rare dog breed in the world. It is called "Heavenly Dog" in Xizang. It is highly alert, protects territory, protects food, is good at attacking, is extremely loyal to its master, is strongly hostile to strangers, and is good at protecting its owner and his belongings.

3. Shapi Dog

Shapi, also known as "Dali dog" and "fighting dog", is produced in the area of Dali Town, Nanhai, Guangdong Province, China. It is one of the world's famous fighting dogs. It is named because of its short, hard hair and rough feel, which is like sanding sandpaper. It has the air of king, vigilance, intelligence, majesty, aristocracy, frown, calmness and pride, neutral nature and a little indifference to strangers, but puts all its love into the family.

4. Jingba Dog

Peking Dog, also known as Beijing Dog and Lion Dog, is an ancient breed of dogs in China, which originated in China and continued from the Qin Shihuang era to the Qing Dynasty. It is straightforward, independent, strong performance, clever and quiet, delicate feelings, self-esteem is better than beautiful, has become one of the most popular companion watching pets in the country.

5. Chinese crested dogs

Chinese crested dogs, also known as Chinese hairless dogs and Chinese naked dogs, are one of the few breeds of hairless dogs in the world. They are named because they have crested hair on their heads, much like the hats of Qing officials. It is cheerful, lively, witty, brave, vigilant, neither biting nor noisy, very clean, does not shed hair, gentle character, likes to be close to people, is a kind of playdog suitable for family breeding.