Langqing Quan

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Langqing Quan
Other namesChinese Langqing Dog, Langqing Dog, Langqing, Wolfdog
Origin China
Traits
Height 26–35 in (65–90 cm)
Weight 49–97 lb (22–44 kg)
Coat Double coat
Color Iron green, Green white, Grass yellow, Blue gray, etc.
Life span 15-20 years
Dog (domestic dog)

Langqing Quan (Chinese: 狼青犬), also known as the Chinese Langqing Dog (中華狼青犬),Langqing Dog, referred to as Langqing (狼青), is a Chinese dog breed widely distributed in northern China.[1]

Background[edit]

Langqing Quan is a dog breed formed by cross-breeding between Tugou, a Wolfdog strain in northern China, and Chinese Wolves located in northern China. It is one of several dog breeds widely distributed in China.[2][3]

During the Japanese invasion of China in the 19th and 20th centuries, the Japanese army used this breed as a military dog.[4]

Appearance[edit]

Langqing Quan is a large dog with the physical characteristics of a typical wolf breed dog. Its eye color is yellowish brown or dark brown. Its coat colors include iron blue, green white, grass yellow, blue gray, etc.[5]

Use as a working dog[edit]

Langqing Quan is mainly suitable for working dogs responsible for supervision, care, guarding, robbery prevention, theft prevention, patrolling, hunting, fighting and other tasks. Commonly found in forest farms, enterprises, warehouses, villas, resorts, and fish ponds. [6][7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 燕赵都市报 (September 11, 2013). "A vicious dog that killed a girl in Hebei, China, is still at large. Police shot but failed" (in Chinese). Sina News.
  2. ^ 匿名 (October 25, 2022). "狼青犬 Breeds" (in Chinese).
  3. ^ 科学百科 (December 31, 2021). "[科普中国]-中华狼青" (in Chinese). CHINA SCIENCE COMMUNICATION.
  4. ^ Cui Yifei (2015). "Working dogs on the anti-fascist battlefield". China Working Dog.
  5. ^ 科学百科 (December 31, 2021). "[科普中国]-狼青" (in Chinese). CHINA SCIENCE COMMUNICATION.
  6. ^ 萌宠家人 (May 22, 2018). "德牧和狼青犬有什么区别?为什么狼青犬的名气比不上德牧?" (in Chinese). 搜狐.
  7. ^ admin (December 25, 2023). "狼青(狼青犬)介紹與飼養方法" (in Chinese). 寵愛之家.