The common dogs in China include: Chinese Garden Dog, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Mastiff, etc. The common Chinese garden dog, also known as Shiba Inu, has gone through various hybridizations and has different appearances. The Chinese Garden Dog has a docile personality and is very suitable for domestic breeding. It is widely distributed in rural areas and is used as a guard in homes and nursing homes.

The common dog breeds in China are as follows:

Chinese Garden Dog

The Chinese Garden Dog is one of the oldest dog breeds in China, with a shoulder height of about 40-55 cm and a weight of about 20-25kg. He is not very carnivorous and his diet is omnivorous. The appearance is very similar to that of a wolf, with a short snout and a flat forehead. The geographical distribution is very wide, mainly distributed in the low-altitude Han gathering areas south of the Great Wall, east of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and centered on the Central Plains. They are the product of the agricultural social background of the Chinese Han people for thousands of years. The traditional name is "local dog". In some places in the north, it is also called "Shiba Dog" and "Stupid Dog"

Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu is a strong, Lively, alert toy dog ​​with a double coat of long, smooth hair. Its Chinese ancestor had noble blood and was a palace pet, so Xi Shi was very proud, always holding her head high and her tail rolled up on her back. Although the size of the Shih Tzu varies considerably, the dog must be compact, stocky, and of adequate weight and bone.
Legend has it that in the mid-17th century, the Shih Tzu was obtained by crossing the Lhasa Apso Lion Dog presented to the emperor by the Dalai Lama of Tibet and the Pekingese Dog. After the death of Empress Dowager Cixi in 1908, this kind of dog was secretly transported to Europe. Shih Tzus are small, smart, and very docile dogs. It is said that the breeding of Shih Tzu was carried out by some eunuchs who competed to breed puppies that would please the emperor. The Shih Tzu Club was established in the United Kingdom in 1935, and was introduced to Scandinavian countries, other European countries, and Australia from the United Kingdom. During World War II, American troops stationed in Britain were introduced to the United States when they returned home. In 1969, the American Kennel Club began to register the Shih Tzu.

Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Mastiff is also known as Tibetan Mastiff, Mastiff Dog, Fan Dog and Dragon Dog. Native to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China, it is a tall, ferocious, lop-eared bulldog. The body length is about 120 cm. The body hair is thick and thick. The outer coat is not too long. In cold climate conditions, the undercoat is dense and soft like wool. It is cold-resistant and can sleep peacefully in ice and snow. In warm climates, it is very rare. He has a resolute character, strong strength and ferocious nature, and his wild nature still exists, making him intimidating. It protects territory and food, is good at attacking, and has strong hostility towards strangers. Although it is extremely affectionate to its owner, it poses a serious threat to the public in human living areas. The world's most ferocious dog breed. The Tibetan Mastiff is loyal and brave, like a lion but not a lion, like a tiger but not a tiger. It is a majestic and wise dog that cannot be achieved by other dogs. In the serf-owning society of Tibet, only the kings and temple abbots had the right and qualification to raise them, and they were regarded by Tibetans as sacred dogs, tengu, and mounts of living Buddhas.

Peking Dog

The Pekingese is a well-balanced, compact dog with heavy front and light hindquarters. It originated in China, has personality and strong expressiveness. Its image resembles a lion. It represents courage, boldness, and self-esteem more than beauty, elegance, or sophistication.
The Pekingese dog is an oriental dog breed with a history of four thousand years. The doorkeeper god "Qilin" is its incarnation. This rare small dog is regarded as a "sleeve dog" by the people who stand upright in the Chinese Palace and walks inside the wide sleeves. Because of its lion-like shape, it is also known as the lion dog.

Xasi Dog

Si Dog is produced in the southeast of Majiang County. Because the central production area is in Xiasi Town, it is historically known as Xiasi Dog. The residents in the production area are mainly Miao people, who live in the deep mountains and ridges. In the past, the forests were deep and dense, the mountains were high and the roads were dangerous, and there were many wild animals. Since ancient times, the Miao people have the custom of hunting and keeping dogs to guard their homes and courtyards. Through long-term selective breeding by the people in the production area, the unique characteristics of "Xiasi Dog" in body shape, appearance and life performance have been formed.