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Xiasi Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
About the Xiasi Dog
The Xiasi Dog, also called the Lower Division Dog, is a dog breed from the village of Xiasi in Guizhou Province, China. The Miao people have raised the breed there for thousands of years. Historically, it was bred for hunting and as a watchdog. It is now valued for bringing wealth to a family, and it is accepted in most Chinese dog shows. The breed is critically endangered, with low genetic diversity and an estimated 270 purebred dogs remaining. These facts make its cultural associations and conservation status important parts of its profile. The available description does not give details about its appearance, temperament or everyday care needs.
What stands out
- Raised by the Miao people for thousands of years
- Historically bred for hunting and watchdog duties
- Accepted in most Chinese dog shows
- Has cultural associations with family wealth
Worth knowing
- Critically endangered breed
- Low genetic diversity
- Estimated 270 purebred dogs remain
Who it suits
It may interest people learning about Chinese dog breeds and their cultural history.
In short
The Xiasi Dog has a long history in Guizhou and established cultural associations. Its critically endangered status and low genetic diversity are central considerations.
More dog breeds from People's Republic of China
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Xiasi Dog — LauraKelsch · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bone-mouth — Inuyasya1106 · Public domain · file page
- Chinese Chongqing Dog — Markus Monroe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Chinese Crested Dog — Tommy Gildseth · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Chow Chow — Prayitno · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Kunming wolfdog — Bigsteeve · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Miniature Shar Pei — Eganfi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Pekingese — SheltieBoy · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Shar Pei — UpdOWN · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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