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Chinese Chongqing Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
- Weight
- 22.5 kg
- Life expectancy
- 11.5 years
The Chinese Chongqing Dog is an ancient mastiff Tugou associated with Chongqing in the People's Republic of China. It was historically used for hunting and guarding. The breed is characterized as a fearless, tough protector of family and home. Its recorded weight is 22.5, with no unit stated, and its life expectancy is 11.5 years.
What it is
The Chinese Chongqing Dog is an ancient mastiff Tugou associated with Chongqing, in the People's Republic of China.
Its historical roles included hunting and guarding. Today, it is described as a tough protector of its family and home.
Getting started
Its history starts in Chongqing, China. The available facts identify its origin and working roles but give no other ownership guidance.
Strengths
The breed has a documented history as a hunting and guarding dog.
It is characterized as fearless and tough when protecting its family and home.
Catches
The recorded weight is 22.5, but the facts do not state a unit. No height, health information, or care guidance is provided here.
Pricing
No purchase price or other pricing is provided in the available facts.
Who should skip it
People who need recorded height, a stated weight unit, or detailed care and health information may need more information than this page provides.
Verdict
Choose this breed if its Chinese origin and history as a hunting and guarding dog match what you want to learn about.
Look elsewhere if you need a fuller set of size and ownership details before deciding.
What stands out
- Ancient mastiff Tugou from Chongqing, China
- Historically used for hunting and guarding
- Described as a fearless, tough protector
- Recorded life expectancy of 11.5 years
Worth knowing
- Weight is listed as 22.5 without a unit
- No height is recorded in the facts
- Health and care details are not provided
Suits
- Readers tracing a Chinese hunting and guarding breed
- People comparing dogs by origin and working history
Think twice if
- You need a stated weight unit or recorded height
- You need health and care information before deciding
In short
The Chinese Chongqing Dog stands out in the available record for its origin in Chongqing and its long role in hunting and guarding. It is also characterized as a fearless, tough protector of home and family. The record gives a life expectancy of 11.5 years and a weight of 22.5, without naming the weight unit. Because height, health, and care details are not included, this page supports basic breed identification rather than a complete ownership decision.
Questions
Where does the Chinese Chongqing Dog come from?
It comes from Chongqing in the People's Republic of China.
What historical roles did the Chinese Chongqing Dog have?
It was historically used for hunting and guarding.
What type of dog is it?
The facts describe it as an ancient mastiff Tugou.
How much does it weigh?
Its recorded weight is 22.5. The available facts do not state the unit.
How long does it live?
Its recorded life expectancy is 11.5 years.
What is the breed known for today?
It is described as a fearless and tough protector of its family and home.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Chinese Chongqing Dog — Markus Monroe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Bone-mouth — Inuyasya1106 · Public domain · file page
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- Chow Chow — Prayitno · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Kunming wolfdog — Bigsteeve · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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- Pekingese — SheltieBoy · CC BY 2.0 · file page
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