Historical origins are in the Xiangxi area of ??Hunan Province. Under the careful guidance of many dog ??lovers from all walks of life, some players participate in indirect selection and breeding. It lies in the selection of details and the comprehensive strengths of other dog breeds. After many years of observation, , and with the care and guidance of hunting seniors in various regions, the guidance of participating in selective breeding and breeding, and the help of seniors with professional knowledge in various aspects, the mountain dogs of the current appearance were initially bred, which are the same as those of most Hunan and Xiangxi With the participation of local folk dog lovers and related professional and technical personnel, they were independently bred by private individuals in Xiangxi Hunan, forming an existing series of dog breeds with local characteristics. Therefore, they are temporarily named Xiangxi Mountain Dogs, which is Xiangxi Mountain Dog. It is a new type of improved mixed-breed dog and a backup hunting dog that is commonly used by players around the world for family entertainment. Most of the newly bred family dogs, Xiangxi Mountain Dogs, basically do not like to get close to strangers. The dogs themselves are extremely wary of strangers, so the dogs are relatively independent. They mainly contain hybrids of the Xiangxi Red Wolf Dog series. It is a newly bred dog that contains a small amount of hybrid wolf dog blood, which is not available in other domestic dog breeds, so it has a strong hunting ability; a cross-improved dog with a good mental state and a good temperament.
However, Xiangxi mountain dogs are mostly mixed blood, mainly including Xiangxi red wolf dogs, and a series of improved blood lines of coat color dogs, with hybrid wolf dog blood and so on. It is a local dog developed by the market and is privately selected and bred by private individuals in western Hunan. It will be further popularized by enthusiasts and lay a solid foundation for the independent cultivation of local characteristic dog breeds. It can be used as a multi-functional dog in the market. The development prospects are prosperous and the comprehensive utilization is strong.
2. History and function:
This dog breed originated in modern times, but in its early days, the dog was mainly used by individuals and small groups in western Hunan as a family play dog. , hunting training and housekeeping. Since the Hunan Xiangxi Mountain Dog has a unique appearance and unique behavioral characteristics, the focus of breeding and breeding from the 21st century to the late 2006 was to select local characteristic dog breeds, mainly using the dog's Characteristics include hunting and housekeeping. Because this dog is flexible and resourceful, has comprehensive hunting capabilities, is gentle to its owner, and has a ferocious hunting personality, it is regarded by surrounding enthusiasts as a new generation of hunting dog training with the characteristics of the times, and as a multi-purpose and multi-functional backup dog.
The color of this dog is peculiar. The skin of the nose, mouth, eyes and ears are all reddish brown or pure yellow or black. The mouth is wide, and the connection between the root of the mouth and nose and the forehead looks strong and powerful. The head is oval. (The head looks like an egg when viewed from the outside) The eyes are cohesive and full of wildness. With ornamental value, this dog is very loyal to its owner and will not give in to external intrusions. Most of them do not take the initiative to get close to strangers. It is also the dog's instinct to protect the territory. The most outstanding characteristic is its hunting nature.
This dog has graceful curves, unique fur and external features, a healthy body, a strong will and a smart mind. It has strong dependence and trust on people, is rarely close to strangers, and has a strong affinity for animals. A strong desire to directly hunt and kill, and an unyielding spirit of being brave and good at fighting.
Three body types: muscular body, diverse coat, tight bone structure, and agile movement; it is currently one of the brand new strains cultivated by private individuals in the Xiangxi area of ??Hunan. Most dogs are about 50cm tall and weigh about 20kg. The general height and weight of large dogs are close to proportional. The general body height can reach more than 60cm. The weight of dogs of some bloodlines can reach nearly 40kg. The representative ones are Most of the short-haired ones under 50 pounds have a slim waist, a graceful leopard-like body shape, and are very flexible.
The size of this dog is large among dogs, with some adult dogs ranging from less than 35 kilograms to more than 30 kilograms.
4. The recent historical trend of this dog. Appearance characteristics: sharp expression, smart and calm,
This dog can be used as a training dog. It was collected among the people for a long time in various places. , mostly with the help of dog lovers from all walks of life, dogs are selected and initially abstractly bred, existing dog breeds with regional characteristics, mainly using long-term selection and breeding methods, and are bred by learning from each other's strengths. Mountain dogs of existing breeds. Although it is a medium to large dog, it can generally be kept by most families. This dog is a newly bred dog breed with local characteristics that has both personality, size and ability. It is bold and fierce towards animals, has strong active defense, and is highly alert. The whole body is covered by slightly rough hair, with double-layered hair and natural short hair divisions. The colors include black, brown-red, yellow, silver-gray-black, etc.
Brief description of hunting performance: Function and use of Xiangxi Mountain Dog
After 2006, this dog basically took shape, mainly using the characteristics of this dog for hunting; because this dog is flexible, resourceful, comprehensive in hunting, It has a gentle temperament towards its owner but a ferocious nature towards hunting. It has been kept in captivity for a long time by founders and breeders of dog breeders and small organizations and enthusiastic players in the surrounding areas of western Hunan. They regard it as a privately cultivated dog in the 21st century in Xiangxi, Hunan Province, spanning thousands of years. Hybrid improved dogs are developed and promoted as relatively valuable and rare breeds of dogs. The Mountain Dogs of Western Hunan were specifically bred to be a universal and practical improved dog for ferocious mountain-type beasts and small mountain-type beasts. It has strong skills in hunting large animals and has a strong sense of independent protection. This dog has a strong ability to cooperate in groups. It has been carefully selected and improved over a long period of time. The color of this dog is unique and highly diverse. The nose, mouth, eyes, ears, skin, and fur are all solid colors, with red, yellow, and black as the main colors, with a rare silvery gray and black appearance. The dog has a large head, a square forehead, a wide and medium-long mouth, and yellow eyes. . With ornamental value, this dog is very loyal to its owner and will not give in to external intrusion. Its protective ability is also the dog's instinct. Its most outstanding characteristic is.
This Xiangxi mountain dog has not been recognized and valued by relevant national departments due to its small number. Therefore, private players should increase their protection, and the selective breeding work is more worthy of promotion and popularization.
5. Head characteristics: Strong but not bulky. The head is obviously different from the head shape of local dogs and other domestic and foreign floppy-eared dogs. This dog has a large head, wide mouth and muzzle. Medium length. The mouth shape is long and square, and the tip of the nose is slightly protruding, but it is different from the shape of the mouth and nose of foreign dogs with blood-seeking and ridged heads.
Eyes: medium large, almond-shaped, dark yellow or golden reddish in color, slightly varying depending on the color of the dog's coat.
Ears: Medium to large, well proportioned to the head, pointing forward, when focused, with the head sloping and long. Muzzle: medium long and strong, with a broad and deep muzzle, well-developed lower jaw and very well-developed teeth, especially canine teeth, with a scissor-like bite. Nose: red, pink, dark brown, reddish brown, etc. are polychromatic.
Teeth: Strong teeth, scissors bite, overshot bite or pincer bite.
6. Neck and body: The neck is strong, muscular, clear-cut and relatively long, in proportion to the head. When he is concerned or excited, the head is raised and the neck is high. Lift high, a position in which the neck is extended forward to support the head, keeping the head higher than the shoulders, especially during exercise.
Loin: Broad and strong when viewed from above, sloping gradually when viewed from the side, with a firm belly. The short-haired type does not have a big belly. It is more common to have a lower abdominal curve that only lifts up moderately at the waist.
Tail hair: The hair is of various lengths. The tail hangs down when resting and relaxing. When the dog is excited or in motion, the tail is bent and protruding, but never tightly curled into a ball. The tail length varies.
7. Coat: The ideal dog has a double coat of medium length. The outer coat should be as dense as possible, with the hair straight and lying flat against the body. Short hair, usually of a bristly texture, is allowed. Short-haired type: The head, including the inside of the ears, forehead, legs and paws are covered with shorter hair. The hair on the neck is long, the hair on the forelegs is short, and the hair on the back of the hind legs is slightly longer.
Tail The tail is a natural extension of the topline. When the dog is relaxed, the tail is lowered. When the dog is moving, the tail is raised to give people a direct feeling that there is no tight circle. When the dog is excited, the tail is raised for variety. . (There is a tuft of triangular hard hairs near the root of the tail. This feature is basically present in all hairy colors, and is rarely visible.) Faults of Xiangxi Mountain Dog: It is best not to have a tight ring tail type, (Tibetan dog tail type) other tail types are acceptable.
8 Introduction to physiological reproduction
Xiangxi mountain dogs have good growth and development performance under extensive feeding and management conditions. Male dogs are mature at 12 months of age, and female dogs are mature at 12 years of age. The adult weight of male dogs is about 20-40 kilograms, and that of female dogs is about 18-35 kilograms. The body height of adult male dogs is about 48-62 cm, and the body height of female dogs is about 46-60 cm. Due to different mixed bloods, a very small number of dog breeds, and a very small number of early breeds have a proportion lower than the minimum weight and height of the above-mentioned male and female dogs.
Xiangxi Mountain Dogs mature later than most local dogs. Sexual characteristics generally appear after 10 months of age. Female dogs are about 10 months old, and male dogs start breeding at 12 months of age. A female dog's estrus cycle is two years and three litters, usually giving birth to 6-8 dogs per litter. If it is used as a family breeding, it is best to start breeding after one year old.