The appearance of the Chinese Thin Dog is very distinctive, with all parts being elongated. First of all, the head is tapered, a bit like a horse, with a long face and thin ears, so the tips of the ears droop slightly. Secondly, its body is also slender and streamlined, with a thin waist and abdomen, but the muscles of the front and rear limbs are very strong, the neck is slender, the hind limbs are especially developed, and the shoulders and hind legs are wide, making it appear stable and powerful. The tail also extends to the base of the hind legs, and is long and slender.