Chinese dog breed - a symbol of luck and protection

The Chinese New Year will be held on January 23, 2012, marking the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. Chinese people use animals to represent each of their constellations: cows, tigers, rabbits, dragons, snakes, horses, sheep, monkeys, cocks, pigs, mice... and dogs. Although we will not celebrate the Year of the Dog again until 2018 [I know my animal logo is a dog], I think it is still a good idea to dedicate this week's "Good Dog" article to us. Chinese dog.

The Chinese believe that dogs will bring good "yang" energy to our homes. They create bright, positive and energetic energy that provides us with comfort and safety. Dogs even affect Chinese mythology and represent some important symbols of luck and protection.

There are at least a dozen breeds of Chinese descent - these include:
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  • Chinese Chongqing dog
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  •Chinese Crested Dog
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  •Chinese Royal Dog
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  • Chow Chow
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  • Taiwanese mountain dog
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  • Kunming Wolf Dog
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  •Pekingese
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  Pag
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  • Shar Pei
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  •Shih Tzu
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  • Xia Si

Although I would like to learn more about each of these unique varieties, I chose to highlight the three most popular varieties based on our customers. opinion. So here - the most widely owned Chinese breeds are: Shih Tzu, Pug and Chinese Crown Dog [sorry Chow Chow... good luck next year].

Shih Tzu - Pekinese

Did you know that the average Shih Tzu is less than 12 inches tall and ranges from 8 to 16 pounds. Don't let their little body fool you. Shih Tzu [meaning "Poodle"] is considered to be a descendant of the wolf - especially an ancient Chinese wolf known as Senji, which has ears, short muzzles and large, dark eyes.

The color of the coat of Shih Tzu may vary greatly. Many are solid, with black, white, brown, liver and blue coats. Others can be two-tone, including black and white, liver and white, silver and white, marking and white, and black and gold. Their coats grow fast and can be long or short. In fact, the coat
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  Even when the dog is standing, the long-coated Shih Tzu will often touch the ground.

According to the British Kennel Club, the average life expectancy of the Shih Tzu is more than 13 years, many of whom are 16 to 20 years old. However, as we all know, Shih Tzu is a less fortunate health problem. These include IVD [disc disease], hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and, like all dogs with short muzzles, they are prone to breathing problems.

But don't let these problems bother you. "Poodle" can be a good companion. Their character is playful and affectionate, and they usually get along well with other animals. In addition, they are very good supervisors because they are very brave and always on alert.

Chinese Crested Dog - charming and affectionate

There are two types of Chinese crested dogs: hairless and puff. Powderpuffs have a long, soft coat that changes appearance depending on how they are finished.

Then there is the hairless variety - in fact, there are actually two hairless crests: true hairless and hairy hairless. A real hairless dog has almost no fur, while a furry hairless dog has some hair [skull], claws [socks] and tails [feathers].

Although the average life expectancy of Chinese people is 12 to 14 years, there are still some health problems that will shorten their life expectancy. Eye and tooth problems are common, and allergies and immune diseases are common. [Interestingly, dental problems are more common in hairless breeds.] More serious problems include dislocation of the humerus, which can cause knee dislocation and lead to lameness. Another serious problem is the multi-system degradation of dogs. This can cause the dog to walk with a "drunken gait" or fall while climbing stairs or making a quick turn.

Chinese crested owls are a great family animal because they are very intimate, charming and very cute. Just make sure your child is gentle on this puppy. Chinese crested dogs are vulnerable to injury because they do not have a protective layer of other varieties.

Pug - a symbol of Chinese mythology

The pug recombines the Fu Dog in ancient Chinese mythology. The Fu dog is considered to be a royal guard and is told to be a dragon according to folklore. It is very common in fact that the statues of these animals are placed at the doorsteps and homes of Chinese companies to prevent thieves and evil souls.

Similar to the Shih Tzu, the pug has a short mouth and a tight face. They are also similar in size and weigh 14 to 18 pounds. Other unique features of the pug include a curved tail and major wrinkles covering the face and head.

Although Pugs can come in a variety of colors, including black, white [very rare], fawn, apricot fawn, silver and markings, the American Kennel Club only considers black and light yellow colors as "standard."

The average life expectancy of a pug is 12 to 14 years, but obesity can be a problem if the dog has a fairly sedentary lifestyle. Pugs may also suffer from pegger encephalitis [brain inflammation], semi-vertebra [congenital malformation vertebrae], hip dysplasia, reverse sneezing, and [I am not joking] overheating.

They are known for their uniform temperament and are dogs that like to please their owners. Pugs are rarely aggressive and are good for families with children.

I hope you like this article about Chinese dog breeds. May you have happiness, prosperity, health, wealth and happiness.

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