Another name for Taiwan Dog: Taiwan Dog. Taiwan Dog is the general name for dogs that can be found everywhere in Taiwan. Taiwanese dogs can be roughly divided into two categories: flat dog breeds and mountain dog breeds. This dog was originally used for hunting; now it is used as hunting, guard dog, disaster rescue dog, and watchdog. Characterized by high IQ and strong comprehension, it is suitable for training as a variety of working dogs; it retains a considerable degree of wildness, is highly aggressive, and is not easy to get close to strangers, but is extremely loyal to its owner.

1. Living habits of Taiwanese dogs

The Taiwanese dog has a high IQ and strong understanding, and is suitable for training as a variety of working dogs. It retains a considerable degree of wildness and is highly aggressive. It is not easy to get close to strangers, but it is extremely loyal to its owner. Brave and good at hunting, not afraid of large prey; good physical strength, able to withstand heavy loads and rough work; strong territoriality, automatic defense when outsiders enter; good ability to adapt to the environment, good independence; good living habits, never urinate or defecate at will, They don't bark randomly; they are very spiritual. There have been instances of Taiwanese dogs looking for food and taking care of their elderly and helpless owners.

2. Characteristics of Taiwanese dogs

Body shape: shoulder height 40-50cm, neck long and leaning forward, chest not wide.

Body: The body is compact and light, thin and approximately square in shape. The back is straight and flat, the hips tend to be arched, and the abdomen is thin.

Limbs: The front feet are smooth and straight, with muscles tightly drawn. The thigh muscles are constantly contracted so that the hind feet are parallel and straight, with only a slight curve delineating them.

Head: From the forehead to the end of the eye, the Taiwanese dog has an inverted V-shaped bone ridge.

Ears: Thin, wide and erect, long. The distance between the ears is wider, leaning forward slightly, and it will rock back and forth at a large angle. In addition, it often moves up and down, and also moves left and right in its own direction.

Nose: The forehead is smooth, the bridge of the nose is long, the nose is black and short, and the nostrils are large.

Chin: The jaw is strong and well-developed, with white teeth and a scissor-shaped bite. The upper and lower canine teeth are longer and hook-shaped.

Tail: The tail is attached high, with a thick root and stands in the shape of a sickle.

Coat: The hair on the body is short and double-layered, and the outer hair on the back is hard. Generally speaking, the hair is thick, abundant, shiny and smooth. The coat colors include black, tabby, white, black and white mixed colors, etc.

3. Are Taiwanese dogs easy to raise?

(1) The coat of Taiwanese dogs is hard, short, and easy to care for; it only needs a slight help from everyone to comb it. Bath the dog regularly (use special shower gel for bathing). After bathing, you should Help dry the coat in time to avoid catching a cold, and it is very easy to raise.

(2) It is best for Taiwanese dogs to eat fresh food. Remember not to provide expired or spoiled food to dogs. The owner does not need to deliberately prepare it.

(3) Taiwanese dogs are very friendly and will not bark or bark everywhere, thus saving their owners a lot of unnecessary trouble.

(4) Reasonable exercise can promote the metabolism of dogs, and owners can often take their dogs out for walks.

4. Taiwanese dog training

(1) Taiwanese dogs are talented and intelligent, with extremely high comprehension ability and are very easy to train. First of all, the owner must start training the puppy from an early age and not let it develop some bad habits from an early age. It is very important to communicate more with puppies in daily life. When the Taiwanese dog does something wrong, the owner must use short and clear prohibitive words, such as "no", "no", etc., so that he can understand.

(2) Food induction training is the most effective. Puppies are relatively greedy and playful. Therefore, before training, the owner can prepare some food and toys that the Taiwanese dog likes, and use the Taiwanese dog's desire for food and toys to induce him to obey the arrangement, so that the effect will be twice the result with half the effort.

(3) Repeated and patient training is crucial. Although the Taiwanese dog is very smart, it is also an animal and cannot satisfy its owner all at once. Therefore, the owner must be patient during training. Any training is a repeated process. When the number is increased, the puppy's acceptance level will increase.

5. How much does a Taiwanese dog cost?

The price of Taiwanese dogs is very flexible, and the price of puppies is about 400-800 yuan. Of course, if the breed is not pure, you can buy it for 80-200 yuan. The price of an adult dog is between 1,200-2,800, and the price of a pure working dog can reach about 6,000.

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