Langqing Quan
dog breed
Langqing Quan (Chinese: 狼青犬), also known as the Chinese Langqing Dog (中華狼青犬), Langqing Dog (狼青狗), Qinglang Dog (青狼犬), Qing Wolfdog (青狼狗), Gray Wolfdog (灰狼狗), referred to as Langqing (狼青), is a Chinese dog breed widely distributed in northern China, is a generalized dog type.
Background
Distribution Area
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.
Origin History
The Langqing Quan, like other older Chinese wolfdog breeds, has a complex origin, primarily resulting from the long-term interbreeding of several indigenous dog breeds with local Chinese wolves. Because of the interplay of generations of natural hybridization and human breeding, tracing its origins is difficult, and a complete understanding of its origins remains elusive.
Name
Langqing (狼青) refers to a type of canine coat color characterized by a grayish-blue or steel-blue tone, similar to that of a wolf. The term can also be used to describe various dog breeds that possess this coloration.
The Langqing Quan received its name in 1950 for its distinctive coat, as it only exhibits Langqing colors.
Rumors
It is said that during the Japanese invasion of China in the 19th and 20th centuries, the Japanese army used this breed as a military dog. 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".
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