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A Little bit about the history of the breed
The Full Story
Meet the Chongqing Dog, the four-legged superstar China's mountains, sporting a look that's more "I just woke up" than "runway model." These dogs are like the gym buddies you never knew you—strong, loyal, and always ready for an adventure (or a snack). With brains and protective instincts, they’re basically the canine version of a superhero—just without the cape. So, if you’re looking for a furry friend who can keep up with your busy lifestyle, or just lazy around the house all day and still cuddle a champion, the Chongqing Dog is your new best pal! Or newest family member who will fast become th everyones favourite. a distinctive and loyal breed. With a robust and muscular physique, these dogs are both visually and highly intelligent, serving as protective companions. They excel in dynamic settings and create strong connections with their families, making them wonderful pets for those who value their character. As both guardians and playful friends, the Chongqing Dog adds a unique charm to any household they also make perfect best friends for the children / family of any age, the increible bond Ruby has with our daughter Hera is unbreakabl she was the first intriducing us to the breed, we are extremely blessed and grateful.
3000 year history
Possibly the only dog which can be traced back to the wolf back over 3000 years to the Han dynasty used as companion dogs for the Chinese Emperor's, also for hunting and in wars in the early days, still a semi primitive breed which has not been domesticated so naturally seem more emotionally connected, understanding and unbelievably loyal towards humans while still keeping their wild quality and character. a rich history with an unbelievable story of survival, strength and endurance , Originating from the Chongqing region China, these dogs were primarily used for guarding homes and livestock. With their appearance and strong build, they have become a symbol of local culture. Today the Chongqing Dog is celebrated for its unique heritage and continues to be a companion for many. Nearly eradicated and wiped out several times they deserve all the praise they rightly get .
edge of extinction
Even as recently as 1979 the Chongqing Dog has been fighting for its place on earth, nearly lost due to mass slaughter also virus plus being unknown. It is believed that only two breeds managed to survive on mainland China. One was the Shar Pei, which was saved by breeders in Hong Kong, which was actually a British territory until 1999. The other was the Chinese Chongqing Dog. The Chinese Chongqing dog was saved from extinction by a combination of two factors. The first was that it was primarily found in a remote mountainous region where governmental control was comparatively weak. The other was that it was kept as a working dog, therefore exempt from the worst excesses of the slaughter.A small number of owners in remote Sichuan Valleys continued to breed these ancient dogs, although only kept essentially entirely as working or companion guard dogs.
Natural Ancient Features
One of the best things about this incredible breed is the features including mostly being more or less hairless or s very thin coat they do not malt and are unbelievably clean animals ever, majority not liking the rain lol, there coats are either red or black with amazing quality fur, the red should be a dark undercoated deep beautiful ruby red with in the sunlight can look more like orange or you have the deep black, similar to a black panther so naturally beautiful, majestic and naturally strong and athletic but also very clever and intelligent needing a lot of mental and physical stimulation. Most having Loose wrinkles saggy skin around the neck and muzzle and fore head giving them the distinct individual different and eye catching looks which is the thing that attracts them to people, having a 3-5mm underbite they are truly a bulldog type with he character and stubbornness to go along with it. Until you own one or several lol you cannot truly understand o the awesome qualities of this dog raise awareness and if you do see one say hello, you will get glimpse of true magic. Nature at its finest.
Present Day / Future
Today the Chinese Chongqing Dog is considered to be one of the rarest breeds on earth. The breed’s total global population is slow low that it is thought that there are fewer purebred Chinese Chongqing Dogs on earth than there are Giant Pandas, another creature that has only survived until the present day by hiding deep in the Mountains of Sichuan and Chongqing. It is hoped that breed numbers will dramatically increase in the near future and that the breed will become very well-established throughout the entire world. Until the last 30 years, the Chinese Chongqing Dog was kept almost exclusively as a working dog, until the late 1980’s. the breed’s primary role was as a hunting dog, but very few breed members are still used for that purpose today. The modern Chinese Chongqing Dog serves two primary functions, companion/guard dog, although many individuals perform both tasks. Those few individuals living outside of China are virtually all kept as companion animals, especially by those interested in rare pets. As interest in dog shows and pet dogs grows throughout China.
the Chinese Chongqing Dog is becoming primarily a companion and a show dog, which is where the future is.
Today the Chongqing dog is mainly a show dog becoming more widely known very exclusive and quite expensive with prices ranging from 3-5k.Every year there are shows held in Europe and China where chongqing dogs are regular winners of best in breed and best in show.
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