Jingba Dog (details)
Speaking of Jingba dogs, everyone must think there is nothing to introduce this kind of dog, but it is all over the street. Indeed, Jingba dog has become one of the most popular companion pets in China, conservatively estimated to be more than 30% of the total number of dogs. But what you don't know is that, except for a few professionals who own pure-bred Jingba dogs, most of them are mixed breeds. Maybe even at present, almost all Jingba dogs in China are mixed breed dogs. In fact, Jingba is also a dog breed with great history. Let's listen to Boqi Xiaobian slowly. < br> I. Introduction < /strong>
Jingba Dog is also known as Court Poodle and Beijing Dog. What you can't believe is that it is an ancient Chinese dog breed with a history of 4,000 years. The doorkeeper "Kirin" is its incarnation. Isn't it amazing? Beijing Ba Dog is a well-balanced and compact dog with heavy forequarters and light hindquarters. It has personality and strong expression, and its image resembles a lion. So it is also known as Lion Dog. It represents courage, boldness and self-esteem more than beauty, elegance or refinement. < br> II. History < /strong>
Jingba Dog originated in China, and lasted from Qin Shihuang's time to the Qing Dynasty. As a pet dog in the imperial palace, Jingba Dog has been favored by all dynasties. For hundreds of years, eunuchs have taken the responsibility of keeping the pedigree of Beijing Ba dogs pure, and formulated strict breeding standards. So, until now, there is not much difference between the facial features of Beijing Ba dogs and their ancestors.
In ancient legends, Beijing Ba Dog is a dog that can ward off evil spirits. Chinese people worship it as a god, and civilians should salute it. The earliest record of Beijing Ba Dog started from the Tang Dynasty in the 8th century. This ancient dog has only been allowed to be raised by the royal family since the records began. If someone in the private sector dares to raise this dog privately, he will be sentenced. When the emperor dies in the Tang Dynasty, he will be buried with this dog to ensure that the emperor can return to the afterlife together.
Empress Dowager Cixi loved this kind of dog very much. At that time, in order to show the dignity of the imperial power, except that the imperial palace and princes and ministers could keep Beijing dogs, ordinary people were still not allowed to keep them, otherwise they would be severely punished. What's more, the exclusive honor of Beijing dog is not limited to this. Palace officials love Beijing dog so much that they must "carry it with them" and put it in their wide sleeves when they go out. Therefore, Jingba dog is also called "Sleeve Dog".
After the Opium War, this dog was introduced to the west. When attacking the British imperial palace, in order not to let these small dogs fall into the hands of "foreign demons", the emperor ordered the Beijing Ba dogs to be killed. As a result, only five were left, and they were taken to England by the British army. One of them was given to Queen Victoria and named "Lottie". The existing Pekingese dog in Britain is the offspring of the dog that was taken away at that time.