Chongqing Dog (Chongqing quan)

This remarkable looking dog is found only in Chongqing City and eastern Sichuan province. The Chongqing is a distinct and ancient bloodline with no genetic connection to the boxer, despite possessing a strong resemblance to that family of dogs. They were traditionally used by officials and gentry for hunting, to guard property and as status symbols. The breed is even rarer than the panda and little known even inside China. Owners say the Chongqing is a noble, loyal and very intelligent dog.

Formosan Mountain Dog (Taiwan quan)

The Formosan Mountain Dog category contains a variety of indigenous Taiwanese dogs that are defined by great athleticism, triangular features and large, upright ears. They are closely related to other primitive or original Asian dogs and are ideally adapted to living and hunting in Taiwan’s thickly forested mountains. Due to centuries of interbreeding with imported dogs, today very few pure blood Formosan Mountain dogs remain; however, their genetic legacy is evident in street dogs all over the island.

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