Guess The Breed!!! Dog Edition!!!!

[punk-a-doodle]

Nope on both, but good guesses!

 

[FourPawz]

I figured the TT was a long shot, but after all it was referred to as a "Holy Dog" in its native Tibet. Now I'm really scratching my head and I keep trying to get off this addictive-as-heck thread for the night

 

[punk-a-doodle]

Definitely a good guess, and this breed too is not uncommonly used as a temple dog, so you are getting warmer with the culture.

PS. I think it was you, fourpawz, who had asked about the symbolism of the tail of the Chongqing breed. The tail is said to be the only straight and tapered tail of its kind, and is said to resemble a bamboo shoot. The breed at least was well known in the Han Dynasty (the breed became recognized in modern times though Han period dog figures). During the Han Dynasty, red was seen as the most respectful color, and bamboo stems were seen as straight and tall representing honor (I think...need to dig up my old texts). Bamboo in general was viewed as virtuous (I think it more commonly is used to symbolize longevity now, but I'm not sure). During the Han Dynasty, this breed was kept by the upper class and served as status symbols. With the changes in dynasties, the People's Republic of China, and more modern issues occurring, the breed nearly became extinct. Ironically, it was the lower classes who kept the breed alive.

 

[Lothiriel]

Same here!

 

[redhen]

Tibetian Kyiapso

 

[Lothiriel]

Sapsal?

 

[punk-a-doodle]

Sapsal?

Wiiiinner!​

 

[Lothiriel]

Awesome. Been trying all night...

 

[FourPawz]

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Wiiiinner!

A GHOST HUNTING dog??? Who'd a thunk. I know dogs are versatile, but this is sure a unique doggy task.

 

[Lothiriel]

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Wiiiinner!

A GHOST HUNTING dog??? Who'd a thunk. I know dogs are versatile, but this is sure a unique doggy task.

Isn't it? I had no idea either.