Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceTang Dog at a glance
- Origin
- Southern China, China
- Appeared
- 618 CE to 1990 (uncertain)
- Family
- Pariah & Village Dog
- Type
- Pariah / village dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- No major club
- Status
- Living
The name. Named for the Tang dynasty (618-907 CE); Cantonese Tong Gau means "Tang dog".
Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · ItalyFamily and relatives
Same family: Pariah & Village Dog
Canaan Dog, Thai Ridgeback, Kintamani, Africanis, Alopekis, Bohemian Spotted Dog
Same time, same continent
Afghan Hound, Japanese Chin, Kangal Shepherd Dog, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Samoyed
Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · IcelandPlace in time
The Tang Dog appears 618 CE to 1990 (uncertain), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Tang Dog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
