Langqing Quan

Langqing Quan (Chinese: 狼青犬), also known as the Chinese Langqing Dog (中華狼青犬),Langqing Dog, referred to as Langqing (狼青), is a Chinese dog breed widely distributed in northern China.^[1]

Langqing Quan
Other names	Chinese Langqing Dog, Langqing Dog, Langqing, Wolfdog
Origin	China
Traits Height 26–35 in (65–90 cm) Weight 49–97 lb (22–44 kg) Coat Double coat Color Iron green, Green white, Grass yellow, Blue gray, etc.
Dog (domestic dog)

Background

Langqing Quan is a dog breed formed by cross-breeding between Tugou, a Wolfdog strain in northern China, and Chinese Wolves located in northern China. It is one of several dog breeds widely distributed in China.^[2][3]

During the Japanese invasion of China in the 19th and 20th centuries, the Japanese army used this breed as a military dog.^[4] Because of this history, some people in China refer to Langqing Quan as "Riben Langqing Quan"(日本狼青犬) or "Riben Langqing"(日本狼青), literally meaning of "Japanese Langqing Dog".

Appearance

Langqing Quan is a large dog with the physical characteristics of a typical wolf breed dog. Its eye color is yellowish brown or dark brown. Its coat colors include iron blue, green white, grass yellow, blue gray, etc.^[5]

Use as a working dog

Langqing Quan is mainly suitable for working dogs responsible for supervision, care, guarding, robbery prevention, theft prevention, patrolling, hunting, fighting and other tasks. Commonly found in forest farms, enterprises, warehouses, villas, resorts, and fish ponds. ^[6][7]

Subspecies

Modern Langqing Quan enthusiasts in North China have bred new types of Langqing Quan by crossbreeding them with German Shepherds and other dog breeds. These new types of Langqing Quan have more obvious dog-like characteristics.^[8] The Chinese use the terms "Old Langqing" (老版狼青) and "New Langqing" (新版狼青) to distinguish between purebred Langqing Quan and newly bred Langqing Quan subspecies.

See also

• Kunming dog
• Wolfdog