Xiasi Dog
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Xiasi Dog is a breed of dog originating from Guizhou Province
in China
. Since the breed is mainly raised in the town of Xiasi, Majiang city, the official name for this breed is Xiasi Quan, though members of the Miao ethnic group also refer to this breed as Bai Long Quan.
s. Their lean muscular bodies, padded paws, and powerful legs are bred to follow any fast and agile prey. Xiasi Quan also have a keen sense of smell combined with incredible speed and stamina. Though they display no mercy to prey or enemies, Xiasi dogs are very loyal and affectionate to their owners.
The adult dog weighs from 22 to 66 pounds, with a height ranging from 17 to 20 inches. The length to height ratio is 1:1. The dog has a short white pelt, a large face with pointed ears, small eyes and a wide mouth. The dog's skin appears red around its nose, mouth and ears.
Guizhou
' is a province of the People's Republic of China located in the southwestern part of the country. Its provincial capital city is Guiyang.- History :...
in China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. Since the breed is mainly raised in the town of Xiasi, Majiang city, the official name for this breed is Xiasi Quan, though members of the Miao ethnic group also refer to this breed as Bai Long Quan.
Characteristics
Xiasi Quan have distinctive characteristics and traits which make them ideal hunting dogHunting dog
A hunting dog refers to any dog who assists humans in hunting. There are several types of hunting dogs developed for various tasks. The major categories of hunting dogs include hounds, terriers, dachshunds, cur type dogs, and gun dogs...
s. Their lean muscular bodies, padded paws, and powerful legs are bred to follow any fast and agile prey. Xiasi Quan also have a keen sense of smell combined with incredible speed and stamina. Though they display no mercy to prey or enemies, Xiasi dogs are very loyal and affectionate to their owners.
The adult dog weighs from 22 to 66 pounds, with a height ranging from 17 to 20 inches. The length to height ratio is 1:1. The dog has a short white pelt, a large face with pointed ears, small eyes and a wide mouth. The dog's skin appears red around its nose, mouth and ears.