In recent years, the Internet has hyped up the term "Chinese pastoral dog". It is good to protect local characteristics, but the so-called "pastoral dog" on the Internet is not a specific breed, but a general term for a variety of local dogs that cannot be named at present, and there are many differences in the skeleton appearance of dogs in different regions. For example, the native dog Shiba Inu in Jiangsu and Zhejiang is a yellow-faced dog with a sharp ear, and the temperament is clever and cunning, which is slightly similar to the template of the net red Shiba Inu, and it is likely to be the ancestor of the Shiba Inu. The native dogs in the two guangdong areas are commonly known as "big-headed dogs". The so-called "big stupid dog" in the northeast area is a black-billed and thick-haired appearance, which looks thick and loyal. It just collided with the protagonist of this article, the "Chinook Dog".
The picture shows the northeast native dog "big stupid dog"
The picture shows the Chinook dog
The "Chinook" is said to have been bred by historical breeder Arthur Walton and was bred by breeding huskies, short-haired St. Bernards and Belgian Shepherds. As a traditional fluffy dog, they are hardy and strong, which makes them have the same attributes as the husky Alaskan Samoyed - good at pulling sleds.
Chinook dogs in the snow
Adult Chinook dogs in the snow are 53 cm to 61 cm tall and weigh about 29 kg to 41 kg. Their broad chests and strong limbs make them tread on the snow in extremely cold areas. And the firm and confident personality makes them not lose the "three fools of the sled" in the convenient efficiency of pulling the sled.
Chinook dogs pulling sleds
After the glory of the early 20th century, the Chinook dog is now on the verge of extinction. There are now fewer than 200 left in the world! It is estimated that the loss was only between 28-125.
As for why the Chinook didn't make it into family life on as massively as its sled brother Husky Alaskan Satsuma? The reasons for this are various, but it may be that the dogs need to be strictly controlled and disciplined to prevent them from fighting with other dogs in the group. Breeders have also tried to transform them into good watch dogs, but their unique personality makes them suitable only for experienced dog owners, and it is quite destructive when it is irritable and boring. In terms of personality, he cannot be as friendly and docile as the three fools of the sleigh, so he is also full of resistance to modern city life.
Chinook