Chuandong Hound

[skinnydipper]

I've probably been slow to notice this newcomer to the UK.

Interesting to read breed characteristics on sites other than that of the breeder.

 

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It’s a mongrel..... ?

so not long before the kennel club recognise it as a breed I’m sure ?

And before anyone says it, yes I realise that makes me sound snobby. I am a snob, I have one of the oldest breeds in existence. I also have 3 mongrels who I love very dearly indeed ?

 

[skinnydipper]

Imported from China.

 

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allegedly according to the reports I found via a google search... JRT, border collie et al come to mind.... (obviously not from China in those cases!)

I’m quite surprised nobody has campaigned to get a lurcher recognised by the KC yet, except most people mix up a lurcher and a longdog as it is ? Well I do, since I refer to my two long dogs as lurchers!

 

[skinnydipper]

To clarify then - a mongrel imported from China.

Still, I hadn't heard of them until today.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Man, they ain’t pretty, are they?!

 

[twiggy2]

The kennels can add them to their heavy built, short legged, droopy eyed, heavily wrinkled, unhealthy looking dogue de bordeaux, as well as their Boston terriers.
To be fair I like the look of them but wonder where such apowerful dog fits into modern society. Another breed that 'doesnt moult'!, this is due to its single sparse coat, my lurcher has a single very sparse coat and moults heavily so I don't believe that.
I think I am having a grumpy day ?

 

[Shady]

Man, they ain’t pretty, are they?!

Gawd noooooo. Not even endearing as a puppy! how is that even possible

 

[skinnydipper]

The breed is known by many names including Chongging Dog, East Sichuan Hunting Dog, Bamboo Ratter, Mountain Dog, Mountain Dog, Hechuan Dog, Pak Tin Par Dog,

From various sources on the internet:

"The Chuandong Hound originated from the ancient Chinese Chongqing Dog, an old, unique breed, thought to have been in existence since the Han Dynasty in China. The origin of this breed is Chongqing, located in the southwestern region of China.

The Chinese Chongqing Dog was divided into two breeds: the Chuandong Hound and the Chongqing Dog. They are not the same breed but came from the same ancestors and both are commonly called Chongqing dogs.

The Chuandong Hound has a longer muzzle and is a scenthound used in the mountains for hunting. It is seeking FCI classification group 6.

Whereas the Chongqing Dog looks more bully and is a molosser dog. It has a shorter muzzle, rounder head and a flat, wide skull shape. It is seeking FCI classification group 2."

There are a few things which make me feel uneasy and not what I would be looking for if I wanted a family pet.

"The Chuandong Hound is fearless, powerful and muscular, tough and active with excellent jumping ability. In the past, it has been used for hunting. They are natural guard dogs with high drive but are not suitable for competitive or police bite work"

"It is a natural guard dog characterized by strength, fearlessness, and watchfulness. If a stranger approaches in the absence of its owner, the Chongqing dog increases its vigilance to make its presence felt. If it senses anything suspicious, then it will defend its family aggressively."

 

[twiggy2]

"The Chuandong Hound is fearless, powerful and muscular, tough and active with excellent jumping ability. In the past, it has been used for hunting. They are natural guard dogs with high drive but are not suitable for competitive or police bite work"

"It is a natural guard dog characterized by strength, fearlessness, and watchfulness. If a stranger approaches in the absence of its owner, the Chongqing dog increases its vigilance to make its presence felt. If it senses anything suspicious, then it will defend its family aggressively."[/QUOTE]

Sounds just perfect for the average family home in th UK.
What are people thinking?

 

[Clodagh]

Sounds just perfect for the average family home in th UK.
What are people thinking?

That it will make up for any discrepancies in the owner's penis size?

 

[twiggy2]

That it will make up for any discrepancies in the owner's penis size?

Well of course how remiss of me to hae forgotten that important 'little' detail.

 

[Moobli]

I had to google. Not my cuppa at all.

 

[Dobiegirl]

I think it looked a handsome dog, no health problems which is a bonus but it doesnt sound like it would make a normal family pet but would be ok with an experienced dog owner who was familiar with guarding breeds.

Having said that it would not make my top twenty dog breeds list.