Chinese Dog Breeds

China has a vast array of Dog Breeds that originate from their lands. These exotic breeds are all over the world now and a lot of them are prized toy dogs. There is a variety of dogs coming from the oriental area that are very well known. Amongst the Chinese Dog Breeds there are also a couple breeds from the Tibetan area. For more information on these Dog Breeds from China, check out the pages listed underneath:

Tibetan Terrier

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by admin.

The Tibetan Terrier originated in Tibet and were bred to herd animals as well as guard the home or territory from unwanted visitors. These dogs are thought to be a lucky breed because they were originally bred by monks! Today they are used primarily for companion purposes.
The Tibetan Terrier is [...]

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Tibetan Spaniel

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by admin.

The Tibetan Spaniel originated in Tibet and was bred purely for companionship to people. They are thought to be a mixture of the Japanese chin, Pug and Pekingese which gives them their pushed in face, coiled tail and compact body.
This breed is a loyal, outgoing and devoted dog that needs a [...]

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Lhasa Apso

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by admin.

The Lhasa Apso originated in Tibet and was bred to protect the churches or religious community their owners would reside in. They were mostly owned by monks or people of the church, which is what they were taught to guard when their master was not present. Today these dogs are quite [...]

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Chow Chow

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by admin.

The Chow Chow originated in China and was bred to hunt smaller animals and to guard property. Today these dogs are used primarily for companions but in China are also considered a tasty morsel! These dogs are thought to be the original inspiration for the statues in front of Chinese temples [...]

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Chinese Shar Pei

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by admin.

The Shar Pei is a powerful dog who comes from the southern provinces of Guangzhou in China.
Well-known as the “Chinese Fighting Dog” he’s name means “sand skin” and he’s coat were developed to aid him in fighting.
The ancestry of the Shar-Pei is uncertain, perhaps related to the smooth-coated Chow Chow and the Tibetan Mastiff.
Kept as [...]

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Tibetan Mastiff

Posted on 25. May, 2009 by admin.

Tibetan Mastiff dogs belong to an ancient stock, they may have been in existence as early as the stone or bronze age.
Also known as Do-Khyi, the Tibetan Mastiff is believed to be the originator of the majority of Molossus and Mastiffs throughout the world.
The breed began to disappear in Tibet during the 19th century, but [...]

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Shih Tzu

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin.

The Shih Tzu originated in China and is thought to be a mixture of the Pekingese and the Tibetan Lhasa Apso. They were bred to be a companion dog and bring happiness to their owners lives. This breed is also known as the Chinese Lion dog because they loosely resemble a lion. [...]

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Pug

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin.

One of the older breeds, it is believed that this dog originated before 400 BC in China.
It is said that the Pug descended from a shorthaired Pekingese, but some experts think it was the result of crossing a small Bulldog while others believed is a miniature form of the rare French Mastiff called Dogue de [...]

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Pekingese

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin.

The Pekingese originated in China and were bred to be companions as they used to be highly respected in Chinese culture. Bred in Beijing, this little dog was known for its incredible sentimentality to the Chinese. They were thought of as dogs that would rid the world of evil spirits and [...]

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Chinese Crested

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin.

Two thousand years ago the Chinese trading ships picked up these dogs from Africa and renamed the dogs “Chinese Crested”. The Crested dogs originated in Africa where they were called “African Hairless Terriers” are today more often found in Central and South America.
The Chinese Crested Dog is the most popular of the hairless breed, the [...]