{"data":{"slug":"chongqing-dog","name":"Chongqing Dog","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/chongqing-dog","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/chongqing-dog","also_known_as":["Chinese Chongqing Dog","Chongqing Quan","Chongqing Mastiff"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"molosser","label":"Mastiff \u0026 Mountain","fci_group":2,"fci_group_name":"Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs"},"size":"Medium","origin":"China","countries":["People's Republic of China"],"height_cm":null,"weight_kg":null,"life_expectancy_years":{"min":12,"max":15},"temperament":["Fearless","Confident","Protective","Outgoing","Tough"],"exercise_level":"High","wikipedia_views_60d":4570,"summary":"An ancient Chinese mastiff-type tugou from Chongqing, known for its compact muscular build, bamboo-stick tail and blue-black tongue. It is a tough, confident guardian and a capable hunter.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/chongqing-dog-07775147d9-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/chongqing-dog-07775147d9-640.webp","width":800,"height":533,"author":"Markus Monroe","license":"CC BY-SA 4.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chinese_Chongqing_Dog_H%C3%BCndin.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:53:57Z","ratings":{"energy":4,"exercise":4,"grooming":1,"shedding":2,"trainability":3,"barking":3,"kids":4,"other_dogs":3},"coat":"Short, coarse single coat","colors":["Reddish-brown","Black"],"fun_fact":"Its tail is often described as a bamboo stick, and ceramic statues of similar dogs were placed to guard graves more than 1,800 years ago.","sections":{"overview":"The Chongqing Dog is a medium-sized, compact and muscular dog from the mountainous region around Chongqing in south-western China. It is one of the traditional Chinese tugou, or native dogs, and has served as both hunter and guardian for many centuries.\n\nToday it is valued as a fearless protector of family and home. Its strong character, confidence and love of play make it a lively companion for owners who can offer plenty of activity and leadership.","history":"The Chongqing Dog is thought to have appeared during the Han Dynasty. Ceramic figures of dogs of this type, dated to roughly 206 BCE to 220 CE, have been found guarding graves in the Jiangbei area of Chongqing.\n\nIt was developed as a hunting dog in the mountains of eastern Sichuan. Rapid urbanisation of Chongqing sharply reduced its numbers, but since the 1970s dedicated efforts have restored the breed, and it has become a popular working and companion dog again.","appearance":"This is a medium-sized dog with a compact, muscular body, a square head and a pronounced stop. The tail is short and carried upright, often compared to a bamboo stick. The ears are naturally erect and are never cropped.\n\nThe short, coarse coat is reddish-brown or black, and the tongue is a distinctive blue-black.","personality":"The Chongqing Dog has a strong, outgoing character with a confident attitude and a real need to explore and play. It is friendly with children and makes an alert family guardian.\n\nIt has a strong prey drive and an excellent nose, so it needs sensible handling around small animals and firm, consistent training.","care":"This is an active dog that needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and a secure yard or area for activity. Its short coat is easy to care for with occasional brushing.\n\nEarly socialisation and steady training help channel its guarding instincts and strong hunting drive.","health":"Generally a hardy, long-lived dog that can reach about 15 years. No specific breed-related health problems are well documented."},"recognition":{"fci_number":null,"fci_standard_url":null,"akc_url":null},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chongqing_dog","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37673","wikipedia_revision":1379967222},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:59:38Z"}}}