What type of Dog

[Helmetbolt]

I take my Traditional type, Shar Pei out with me . She's 8 months old now and a great hunter.

[rossbird]

That's a great looking dog, I didn't realise they were hunters.
What would the Chinese hunt with these?

[Silverback]

What would the Chinese hunt with these?

Given their human rights record..............

[rossbird]

Given their human rights record..............

I wondered if it was something with more value

[Helmetbolt]

The Shar Pei breed can be traced back to 206 BC. It was originally used as a hunting / fighting dog. It then evolved into a herding dog. They have a powerfull prey drive and will hunt almost anything. Most of the breed were killed off in the time of communist China due to Mao's reforms. By 1978 they were classed as the rarest dogs in the world with only 28 pairs left in existance. The Hong Kong Kennel club sent a plea to America to save the breed. They sent over a breeding pair and the Americans successfully saved the breed. Although over time they were bred for their cuteness and wrinkles as pups.



This has caused a lot of health issues in the breed. They even have miniture Shar Pei now.!!!

The original Shar Pei is a working athletic dog.



The American version is more of a couch potato.



I'm lucky to own the traditional type. When we are out she patrols the perimeters of fields and flushes out pheasants, partridge etc. She has caught one rabbit, a couple of rats and plenty of mice and voles. She is a faithfull companion and excellent company when out.

[rossbird]

Thanks for the info, Helmetbolt.
Would they be classed as a scent or sight dog?

[Helmetbolt]

More of a scent than sight dog.

[Outdoors Dad]

When out in the bush what type of dog do you bring with, or what would be your ultimate Bush Dog and why.

Mine is a 3 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback weighing in around 60 kilos. He wears a pannier type rucksack and carries around 20-25 pounds of kit for both of us..... is absolutely tireless.... and silent. I have him trained to return to my side upon hand signals, so we don't chase the wildlife away. Top dog and handsome too!

[El]

Two Jacks and a ScottieXBorder terrier , smallest Jack thinks its a Tiger lol

[Suba]

I have a 14 month yella lab.
Also trying to do some gundog training with him , see below -
See here.
I think its great having a dog with you doing bushy stuff, they are able to bring your attention to things in the environment that you would probably miss otherwise.
The collie cross lurcher sounds a great bush dog though.