The close relationship between the Keys and the Patriots in the second half of the 18th century almost saw the rise and fall of the Keys. In the eyes of the public, it was so high as a symbol of the Patriot faction that when the Orange Maharaja faction was dominant, few were willing to keep this dog representing the opposition. Many owners of Keiths quietly put them to death, and only the most loyal keep the breed. The types of cargo ships on the canals were also gradually changing, they seemed to get bigger every year, and eventually they became quite luxurious and had lots of room and space for large dogs. This has affected the popularity of the Casey to a considerable extent.

The slump in domestication of the lion-haired dog continued until 1920, when the Southern Countess trader, Van, became so interested in this ancient breed that she embarked on a survey to see the ancient breed. How many dogs of the breed have survived? The findings were very surprising. Although this kind of dog no longer attracts the attention of the public, they still maintain the original style. The people who keep the lion hair dog include canal captains, farmers, truck drivers, etc. There are many excellent lion hair dogs. dog. Owners of the dog even maintain the breed pedigree of the lionhair dog.

The Lady of the South began to keep lions and to spread their stories throughout Europe. Within 10 years she developed the breed to such a degree that the Dutch Lionhair Club was established, and in 1933 the Dutch DeReadVanBeheeropKynologis'chGebeid adopted the breed identification standard for the Lionhair.

As early as 1925, the lion-haired dog appeared in England, and it gave a very good impression. In 1930, the Dutch Lionhair was recognized and registered by the American Dog Club. With few exceptions, the early development of the Lionhair in the United States relied mainly on imports from England, which in turn were imported from the Netherlands and Germany.

The lion-haired dog is of arctic or possibly near arctic origin, along with samoyeds, dogs, thunderhounds, and deerhounds , and the same species. It appears to be most closely related to dogs. Some authorities believe that the Pomeranian was the result of a selective breeding of the lion-haired dog.

English name: keeshoud

Type: Medium dog

Category: Plush dog companion dog guard dog

The lion is a medium-sized, square-looking, muscular dog that neither looks Rough and doesn't appear light. The ideal height at the withers for mature males is 18 inches; for mature females, it is 17 inches, within 1 inch. The correct size is very important, and the body type should not exceed this range.

【Head】

Expression: Expression is mainly reflected by a unique feature called "glasses". Composed of markings and shading around the eye sockets, it must include subtle, dark lines sloping from the outer corners of the eyes to the lower corners of the ears and joined by rich brows. The markings (or shadows) on the face and head must show a good appearance, giving him an alert and intelligent expression. Very serious flaw: lack of dark lines that form "glasses".

Eyes: Eyes are dark brown in color, medium in size, almond-shaped, slightly slanted, neither too wide nor too close. The eye rims are black.

Deficiencies: Round or protruding eyes, light eye color.

Ears: The ears are small, triangular, set high on the head and erect. The size is proportional to the length of the head, roughly equal to the distance from the outer corner of the eye to the edge of the nearest ear. Defects: Ears can't stand up when he's paying attention.

Head: The proportions of the head and the body are very harmonious. Viewed from above, not only the muzzle, but the whole head is wedge-shaped, but the whole head gives the impression that the ears are turned back, Stick it on the neck and hold it with your hand. The outline of the head shows a clear stop.

Defect: apple head or lack of stop.

Muzzle: Medium length, neither coarse nor tapered, well proportioned to the skull.

Mouth: The mouth is neither protruding from the upper jaw nor protruding from the lower jaw. The lips are black, tightly combined, not too thick, rough or droopy, with no wrinkles at the corners of the mouth. Defects: prominent upper jaw, lower jaw or crooked mouth.

Teeth: White, healthy and strong, with a scissors bite. Defect: Misaligned teeth.

[Neck, Topline, Body]

Neck: Medium length, well-shaped, well set on shoulder blades. The body is compact, the back is short, sloping slightly down and back; the ribs are well supported, barrel-shaped, rounded, the loin is short, and the abdomen is moderately raised. The chest is deep and strong. Tail: The tail is of medium length, well feathered, set high and tightly rolled over the back. The tail is flat and close to the body. The tail gives the impression of being part of the body, not an addition. Disadvantage: The tail does not fit snugly against the back.

【Forequarters】

Forelegs: The forelegs appear straight from any angle. The glue bone is strong and slightly sloping. Legs have ample bone mass and are in harmony with the overall proportions. The upper arm is slightly or moderately angled.

【Hindquarters】

The hindquarters are slightly or moderately angled, corresponding to the forequarters, creating a balanced and typical gait. The hind legs are well muscled and the hocks are perpendicular to the ground.

【Claws】

Claws are compact, round, and similar to feet. The toes are delicately arched and the nails are black.

【Coat】

The body is covered with rich, long, straight, coarse hair that stands on the body through a thick, shaggy undercoat. The head, including the muzzle, skull, and ears, is covered with smooth, soft, short hair, the hair on the ears being of a velvet-like texture. The neck is covered with mane, especially in males, starting from the chin and "sweeping" the entire front of the shoulder blades, the chest, including the top of the shoulder blades. The hair on the legs is smooth and short, except for the feathering on the front legs and the "breeches" on the hind legs. The rich feathering of the hind legs extends to the hocks, but not below them. The hairs on the tail are profusely feathered, and there is no back-down coat. The lion-haired dog must appear in its natural state, with only the claws, bones, hocks and, if necessary, the whiskers trimmed. If the hair in other parts is trimmed, it is a serious defect. Defects: Silky, wavy, or curly coat. Part of the coat is rearward and downward.

【Color and markings】

A dog with striking markings, the Shih Tzu is a mix of grey, black and cheese. These colors may vary in shades. The outer coat has black tips, and the length of the black tips creates a special shade. Puppies usually lack strong markings. The undercoat is a very light grey or cheese colour, never brown.

Head: The muzzle is dark in color. "Glasses" and shades, as previously described, are unique characteristics of the breed and must be present. The ears are very dark, almost black.

Scarf, shoulder blades and "breeches": The scarf and "breeches" are slightly lighter in color than the body. The stripes on the shoulder blades must be a clear light grey.

Tail: When the tail is tucked behind the back, the feathers on the tail are very light in colour and the tip of the tail is black.

Leg and paws: The legs and paws are cheese colored.

Defect: Conspicuous white markings. Black markings appear below the middle of the legs, except for pencil marks. White paws and soles.

Very serious defect: complete black or white or other solid color, a marked departure from the color described by the standard.

【Gait】

The distinctive gait of the Lionhair is his distinctive feature. The movement is broad and the tail is kept tucked behind the back. Movement is neat and lively; movement is neat and agile, with slight or moderate reach and drive.

【Temperament】

Temperament is the first important thing. The Lionhair is neither timid nor aggressive. Instead, they are very outgoing and very friendly to people and other dogs. The lion-haired dog is a lively, intelligent, alert and loving companion dog.