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| Shinese | |
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 Shinese puppy with a buzzcut. | |
| Other names | Peke-a-Tzu (alt. sp. Peketzu, Pekachu) Shihnese[1][unreliable source] |
| Foundation stock | Shih-Tzu, Pekingese |
| Dog (domestic dog) | |
Shinese, or peke-a-tzu[5] (also spelled shihnese and peketzu or pekachu, respectively) are terms for domestic dogs that are a "designer" crossbreed between the Pekingese and a Shih Tzu, two standardized dog breeds[6][7][8] (or bred from two dogs of this crossbred lineage). The names are portmanteaux of the two breed names.[9]
History
[edit]The parent breeds are of Tibetan origin,[10] and both the Shih-Tzu and the Pekingese were very important to the Chinese people several thousand years ago, who reverently referred to them as "lion dogs". This was due to the appearance of the hair on their head, that looked similar to a lion's mane. They believed these two dogs had the ability to guard them against evil spirits, and only members royal families were allowed to keep them as pets.[11] Some historians believe that these dogs were also kept in the sleeves of the robes of emperors, which would allow them to inconspicuously warn their owners of danger, and potentially protect them in the event of an attack.[12]
The Shih-Tzu itself is an ancient crossbreed of a Pekingese and Lhasa Apso.[13] In fact, cross-breeding between the Shih Tzu and the Pekingese was and has been quite common,[14] as this was done historically to intentionally improve the length of the Pekingese coat.[15] Also in 1952, a British dog fancier named Elfreda Evans bred a Shih-Tzu with a Pekingese.[16] Among the Western dog breeding community, her actions were viewed as somewhat controversial,[17][unreliable source] although she had justified her actions by stating that the crossbreed could, over several generations, reduce the size of the Shih-Tzu, while improving the muzzle and bone structure.[18] Her decision ended up being a landmark for such crossbreeding in the West,[19] and 14 years later, there were 15 Shih-Tzu champions in the United Kingdom that were direct descendants of Evans' crossbreeds.[20][relevant?]
Characteristics
[edit]The two breeds are highly similar,[10] and since the Shih-Tzu is a crossbeed of the Pekingese and the Lhasa Apso, their litters will share many physical similarities,[21] such as having prominent eyes,[22] with predisposition to luxation.[23] Shinese are typically comparable in size to their parents, with a weight range generally 6 to 15 pounds (2.7 to 6.8 kg), with the most common being between 9 to 12 pounds (4.1 to 5.4 kg).[1] The color of their hair varies depending on their parents' coloration, too. Some common colors are black, brindle, gold, sable, and white,[24] and they can also have the color pattern of a Doberman.[1] They typically do not shed, although some may take on that trait from the Pekingese parent, and may shed lightly.[1]
Shinese have been described as fairly intelligent, social and friendly.[1][24]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Gerold, Lucia (Lucy) (2010). "Shinese Dogs and Puppies". MixedBreedPups.com. North Country Kennels. Archived from the original on March 18, 2009. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
- ^ "Hybrid Breeds". American Canine Hybrid Club. 2004. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Text "ACHClub.com" ignored (help) - ^ "Accepted Breed Combinations". DDKC.org. Designer Dogs Kennel Club. 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
- ^ "IDCR Recognized Designer Breeds". DesignerCanineRegistry.com. International Designer Canine Registry. 2009. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
- ^ Amihan (October 2, 2010). "Hello World!". Antigua Daily. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- ^ "Never mind the mutt, how about a pugahuahua?". Casper Star-Tribune. A Lee Enterprise. March 20, 2006.
- ^ Hochberg, p. 141.
- ^ "Hybrid Shinese Dogs". Dogster, Inc. 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
- ^ "Origination of the Hybrid" (PDF). Veterinary Medical Database. p. 4. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- ^ a b Howell, p. 422.
- ^ Hart, p. 5.
- ^ Hart, p. 6.
- ^ Choron, p. 167.
- ^ McDonald Brearley, et al., p. 101.
- ^ Gurney, p. 7.
- ^ Aubrey-Jones, p. 78.
- ^ Rosato, Tony. "Footprints in the Breed: The Caversham Pekingese" (PDF). Morningstar. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 24, 2005. Retrieved 8 December 2010.
- ^ Vanderlip, p. 6.
- ^ Gurney, p. 9.
- ^ Vanderlip, p. 7.
- ^ Morgan, et al., p. 106.
- ^ Stades, et al., p. 32.
- ^ Morgan, et al., p. 89.
- ^ a b "Shinese". DogBreedInfo.com. Dog Breed Information Center. 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
Sources
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- Aubrey-Jones, Nigel; Brace, Andrew H.; Taylor, R. William (1991). The new Pekingese. Howell Book House. ISBN 0876052227.
- Choron, Sandra; Choron, Harry (2005). Planet Dog: A Doglopedia. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 0618517529.
- Gurney, Dorothy (1994). Pet Owner's Guide to the Shih Tzu. Howell Book House. ISBN 0876059922.
- Hart, Joyce (2008). Small Dogs. Marshall Cavendish. ISBN 0761429956.
- Hochberg, Ilene (2007). Dogs by Design: How to Find the Right Mixed Breed for You. Sterling Publishing Company. ISBN 1402743548.
- Howell, Elsworth S. (1971). The international Encyclopedia of Dogs. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0701529695.[obsolete source]
- McDonald Brearley, Joan; Easton, Allen (1980). Book of the Shih Tzu. T.F.H. Publications. ISBN 0876666640.[obsolete source]
- Morgan, Joe P.; Wolvekamp, Pim (2004). Atlas of Radiology of the Traumatized Dog and Cat: The Case-based Approach. Schlütersche. ISBN 3899930088.
- Stades, Frans C.; =Wyman, Milton; Boevé, Michael H.; Nuemann, Willy; Spiess, Berhard (2007). Ophthalmology for the Veterinary Practitioner. Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 3899930118.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - Vanderlip, Sharon (2009). Shih Tzus. Barron's Educational. p. 168. ISBN 0764196278.