Many of the purebred dogs popular in North America were originally bred in China. They are often pictured in masterpieces and so we know they have been around for centuries.
Many dogs are termed "Oriental Breeds". The Shih Tzu was originally bred by crossing a Pekingese with a Lhasa Apso. The Pekingese was from China and the Lhasa from Tibet.
Many of the Chinese breeds were fabled to be part of the Oriental palaces. Some were bred as companions, some as guard dogs.
My point is that many, many dog breeds have their origins in China. So, I was surprised to read in an AP story today that households in the City of Guangzhou, China will be limited to one dog. There is no grandfather clause to this new law, which means some dogs will have to be put down or hopefully find new homes.
Isn't it odd that a country so associated with so many popular breeds, including the Shar Pei, Chinese Crested, Chow, Pekingese and Pug would have changed that much?
Dogs pictured: Pug, Shar Pei, Pekingese, Chow Chow.
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