In the Lingnan area, there is a kind of Chinese pastoral dog that is different from the small earth dogs we usually see, they are expensive, peculiar in appearance, and are called "five red dogs" because of their red bodies. It is said that the Five Red Dogs can not only bring good fortune, but also ward off evil spirits. This raises the question: why are these Chinese pastoral dogs so unique, are they magical genes, or are they mysterious history?
Five red dogs with a cute smile
What are the five red dogs?
Five red dogs, is a dog breed originated in Guangdong, from the appearance of the five red dogs seems to be no different from the general dog, are small faces, long eyebrows, look particularly energetic.
However, the reason why the five red dogs can stand out among the many Chinese pastoral dogs in Guangdong and even the whole country and become a treasure sought after by dog lovers is that it naturally has some outstanding characteristics and extremely strict judging criteria.
The body shape seems to be similar to that of other earth dogs
To see if a small earth dog is a five-red dog, we must first look at whether its mouth (lips, tongue), nose (nasal sand, nasal cavity), eyelids (eyelids), paws (paws), and anus (anus) are red. Note that it is not enough to have a red coat, the skin is still light red after shaving, which is the precious "Five Red Dogs".
Looking at the nose and toes, they are all pink
Among the five red dogs, there are dog breeds with dark coats, and their mouths, noses, eyelids, paws, and anus are all black, so they are also called "five black dogs".
Five black dogs, even the tongue is black
The origin of the Five Red Dogs can be traced back thousands of years ago, mainly in the Lingnan region, especially in Chaoshan and the Pearl River Delta region. According to historical records, the five red dogs have a vigilant personality, recognize the owner, have a strong sense of territory, and were once the guardian dogs and companion dogs of the locals, with a particularly long bloodline history.
Especially in the Chaoshan area, people particularly respect the five red dogs, and even regard the five red dogs with a fiery body as the "best" among the dogs, it is said that such five red dogs can attract wealth and ward off evil spirits, and are a symbol of family happiness and wealth. There is a proverb in the Chaoshan area: "Money curls to protect the head of the family, open the door to sleep is also peaceful, the dog is born with five reds, and the family is harmonious and wealthy." ”
Origin Chaoshan five red, carry forward Dongguan five red!
The strain of the Five Red Dogs also has some sayings. The original five red dogs are the "short-haired Lingnan dogs" in the Chaoshan area, also known as "Chaoshan native dogs" and "Chaoshan big-headed dogs", which belong to a kind of "jackal dogs" in the mainland.
The fur of the Chaoshan Five Red Dog is shorter, which is closer to the original dog breed and retains the oldest bloodline of the Chinese pastoral dog. The character of the Chaoshan Five Red Dog is resolute and brave, loyal to its owner, and has a strong sense of territory and guardian instinct.
Short-haired Chaoshan big-headed dog
However, with the continuous development of society and the change of people's demand for pets, Dongguan Wuhong Dog has gradually embarked on a different development path from Chaoshan Wuhong. Dongguan Five Red Dogs, also known as "Pengmao Dog", "Long-haired Lingnan Dog", "Pengmao Dog", "Chaoshan Soil Pine", "Five Red Soil Pine" and so on.
It can also be seen from these nicknames that the five red hairs of the Dongguan strain are usually longer and have a more beautiful appearance. Under the careful cultivation of humans, they have gradually become ideal pet dogs suitable for family breeding, with a docile and friendly personality, and are deeply loved and favored by people.
A Dongguan five-red dog with longer hair
The Chinese pastoral dog was once endangered, why is this?
Swept by the "pet wave" of Chinese pastoral dogs, Dongguan Wuhong dogs have emerged in the pet market with their docile character and good looks. As early as many years ago, the number of purebred dogs gradually decreased, and the bloodline became increasingly scarce, and even was once in danger of extinction.
There are many reasons for this tragic phenomenon.
First of all, human activities have had a serious impact on the living environment of the Chinese pastoral dog. With the acceleration of urbanization, the original natural habitat has been continuously destroyed and destroyed, and the habitat provided for the Chinese pastoral dog is becoming less and less. Urban expansion, land development and industrial pollution have directly led to the loss and reduction of the habitat of the Chinese pastoral dog, and exacerbated the compression of its living space.
On this basis, with the development of industrialization and urbanization, agricultural production in rural areas has gradually decreased, and traditional pastoral dogs have gradually been eliminated under the impact of new agricultural technology. Farmers are also gradually abandoning the Chinese pastoral dog to look after the farmland, and buy other dog breeds as an alternative.
A Chinese pastoral dog who used to care for the home
Secondly, economic transformation is also one of the reasons for the extinction of the Chinese pastoral dog. With the development of the economy and the improvement of people's living standards, the demand for dogs has also changed, and modern society needs dogs with functions such as companionship and guarding. Therefore, modern people are more inclined to buy other breeds of dogs, so that the Chinese pastoral dog gradually loses the market.
A more popular exotic breed of dog on the market
Not only that, but due to the long-term blind hunting and hunting of Chinese pastoral dogs in the wild, their population has declined sharply. This illegal hunting not only led to the death of a large number of Chinese pastoral dogs, but also caused irreversible damage to their population structure and genetic diversity.
A fake license plate stealing dog car that was caught by the police
In addition, genetic contamination is one of the important reasons for the endangerment of the Chinese pastoral dog pedigree. Due to the long-term lack of mating control of the Chinese pastoral dog, it has led to crossbreeding with other breeds, which in turn has led to a sharp decline in the number and purity of the purebred Chinese pastoral dog. This genetic contamination not only affects the appearance and personality characteristics of the Chinese pastoral dog, but also poses a great threat to its genetic diversity and survivability.
Five red dogs with a red nose
Therefore, people see the necessity and importance of protecting the Chinese pastoral dog, in the strengthening of the awareness of protection and the demand of the market, Dongguan Wuhong dog officially became the only pet dog in the Chinese pastoral dog. After scientific breeding and breeding, today, Dongguan Five Red Dog has formed a relatively stable population and has also occupied a place in the pet industry.
In fact, whether it is the Chaoshan Five Red Dog or the Dongguan Five Red Dog bred in the later period, they are the precious cultural heritage of the Lingnan region of southern China, continuing the bloodline of the precious Chinese pastoral dog.
In terms of humanities, friends in Guangdong pay attention to feng shui and financial luck, and they believe that owning a five-red dog can bring good luck and wealth to the family. This belief is rooted in local cultural traditions and has become a spiritual sustenance and symbol of faith in the hearts of the general public. Therefore, the Five Red Dogs have become the object of many people's pursuit, not only because of their unique appearance and excellent character, but also because of the auspiciousness and happiness they symbolize.
Netizens jokingly called the Five Red Dogs "Hermes among Dogs"
Because of this, although the five red dogs are earth dogs, their value is not low, and they are often hard to find. Some netizens who understand have introduced that usually a litter of small five red dog cubs that has just been matched can be ordered by buyers immediately. Their prices also range from thousands of yuan, and those with pure blood and bright coats are even more expensive.
Each of us has a responsibility to protect the precious cultural heritage of the Chinese pastoral dog. Because they not only represent China's cultural traditions, but also a part of our deep connection, which is a living and lovely creature.
Compared with foreign pet dogs, Chinese pastoral dogs are loyal and cute, adaptable, not easy to get sick, and excellent to feed, so suitable for accompanying the life of the cute puppies, how can you bear to let them gradually disappear in the corners of society?
Let's hope that they can run happily all the time, a symbol of wealth