1, background introduction

Northeast native dogs, that is, common hybrid dogs in rural areas of Northeast China, are mainly distributed in Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning and other places, and are often used as herding dogs, hunting dogs and family guard dogs by local farmers. Due to historical, geographical, climatic, environmental and other reasons, the northeast native dog has tenacious habits and strong protective instinct, so it is very popular with farmers in the local area. However, due to the lack of standardized breed standards, there are great differences in appearance, body shape and personality characteristics of northeast local dogs.

2. Appearance characteristics

The appearance characteristics of Northeast Native Dogs vary widely, but they can be roughly divided into the following categories:

① North ear-broken type: medium-sized, with black, yellow, white and gray fur, some with black noses, some with red noses and generally smaller ears.

② Horse-faced dog type: larger in size, darker in coat color and slender in face.

German dog type: large and strong, with gray, yellow and black fur and a long and pointed face.

Generally speaking, the Northeast Native Dog has unique appearance, distinct personality, strong adaptability and strong vitality.

3. Hunting and defensive purposes

Northeast native dog is one of the hounds commonly used by local farmers and hunting enthusiasts. They have strong adaptability, can hunt outdoors for a long time in cold winter, and can help their owners find their prey well.

In addition, due to its strong protective instinct and good sense of smell and vision, Northeast Native Dog is also a common guard dog in local families. When strangers or wild animals approach, the Northeast Native Dog will immediately call the police to protect the safety of family and property.

4, the status quo and protection

With the acceleration of urbanization, the native dogs in Northeast China gradually lost their original extensive application in rural areas. At the same time, due to the lack of standardized breed standards, the number of local dogs in Northeast China has gradually decreased, and some places have even disappeared.

In order to protect the northeast native dog, a precious rural cultural heritage, relevant departments and dog friends have launched various protection plans. They increased the number of native dogs in Northeast China and protected this precious domestic dog breed by popularizing excellent breeds of native dogs in Northeast China, strengthening gene breeding management and organizing hunting and training.