Fu Quan
| Fu Quan | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other names | Xiong Quan, Long Quan, Tian Quan, Chinese Fu Quan, Fu Dog, Chinese Foo Dog, Chinese Temple Forest Dog, Chinese Foo, Chinese Choo Hunting Dog, Chinese Dragon Dog, Chinese Celestial Dog, Sacred Dog of Sinkiang | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin |  China | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dog (domestic dog) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fu quan (福犬), also known as xiong quan (熊犬), long quan (龍犬), tian quan (天犬), Chinese foo dog, Chinese foo and Chinese temple forest dog, is a rare working dog breed that originated in China. Due to the fu quan's rarity, they are on the list of endangered and protected species of China.[1]
Background
[edit]The fu quan has been present in China for at least 3,000 years ago. There are multiple origins theorized, including that the fu quan was originally a mix of Northern Europe's wolves and Chow Chows and another being a mixture of Chinese wolves and Chow Chows. Fu quan are versatile working dogs. The Chinese use fu quan as a shepherd dog, hunting dog, guard dog and sled dog. Today, the fu quan can also be used as a companion dog.[2]
In addition to being used as working dogs, Fu Quan are also the mascots of Chinese temples and are considered by the Chinese to bring good luck.[3] Because Fu Quan were believed to bring good fortune, they were used as national symbols during the Tang dynasty.[4]
Appearance
[edit]The fu quan is spitz tugou with a compact, square-shaped body, broad head, pricked ears, deep chest, muscular loin, and a tail that is carried over their back.[citation needed] This dog has a thick, rough coat that comes in a variety of colors, such as silver, blue, black, brown, or red.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ 大橘为重的胖橘 (2020-03-15). "这3种狗如今已濒临灭绝，有一种狗在中国，被国家列为保护动物！" [These three types of dogs are now on the verge of extinction. There is one type of dog in China that is listed as a protected animal by the country!] (in Chinese). 搜狐.
- ^ 寵之趣 (May 4, 2017). "能带来好运的福神——中国福犬！" [The god of good fortune - the Chinese lucky dog!] (in Chinese). 新浪網.
- ^ 张力强; 河南省犬业协会 (2005). "中国犬业发展浅析" [A brief analysis of the development of China's dog industry]. 中国工作犬业 [China Working Dog Industry].
- ^ 大话百科天地 (March 18, 2020). "中国福犬，能够给你带来好运的福神，比大熊猫还要稀少" [Chinese lucky dog, the god of luck who can bring you good luck, is even rarer than the giant panda] (in Chinese). 搜狐.