The Kunming dog, Chinese Kunming Dog, Kunming Wolfdog, or Chinese Kunming Wolfdog is a wolf-dog breed of working dog developed in Kunming, China in the 1950s from Alsatians hybridized with local dogs; even wolf–dog hybrids. It was recognized as a breed in 2007. It is frequently used by the police and military in its country of origin and has been exported to various other countries. It is the only working dog breed developed in China with international recognition. It has a yellow and black coat. The Kunming Dog is also used to perform many duties. These include, but are not limited to, discovering odors emitted by narcotics and explosives, uncovering human remains, and saving people. Male Kunming dogs are usually 60-75 cm in height and female Kunming dogs average a height of 60-65 cm in height making them slightly smaller.
Developed in urban and military settings, specifically in Kunming, China.
The Kunming dog was developed in the 1950s in Kunming, China, by hybridizing Alsatians with local dogs and even wolf–dog hybrids. Recognized as a breed in 2007, it serves prominently in police and military roles in China and has been exported to other countries. It is known for its versatility in roles such as detecting narcotics and explosives, uncovering human remains, and rescue missions.
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