Langqing
Also called Langqing Quan, Chinese Langqing Dog, Qinglang Dog, Qing Wolfdog, Grey Wolfdog
From Northern China.1
At a glance the quick version
Source gives one range of 25-60 kg for the breed, not split by sex.
Coat and looks how to spot one
double coat
A thick double coat in unusual greyish and greenish shades that locals describe with names like 'iron green' and 'blue grey'. Eyes are yellowish brown to dark brown.1
Personality what they are like
An alert, agile and tough working dog with a sharp sense of smell. It is strongly devoted to its owner and keeps its distance from strangers, which makes it a natural watchdog.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Bred for guarding and patrol work, it needs an active routine and a job to do.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Described as easy to care for; the double coat benefits from regular brushing.1
Home where they are happiest
Traditionally kept on forest farms, warehouses, estates and fish ponds, where it has space to watch over property.1
Company who they like around
Bonds closely with its owner and is reserved with people it does not know, so early, steady socialising helps.1
The story where it all began
The Langqing grew out of northern Chinese working dogs of wolfdog type, and it was given its name in 1950 because of its distinctive coat colour. In recent decades some breeders have added German Shepherd, Great Dane and Czechoslovakian Wolfdog blood, so enthusiasts now speak of 'Old' and 'New' Langqing lines.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
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The name refers to its coat, whose shades are poetically called iron green, grass yellow and blue grey.1
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Some Langqing dogs from Hebei average about 88 cm at the shoulder.1
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Its bloodlines helped create the Kunming dog, a Chinese working breed.1
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Breeders distinguish traditional 'Old Langqing' dogs from modern 'New Langqing' lines.1
Recognised by the official bits
- None
- No recognition by a major kennel club was found; it is a regional Chinese working breed.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Langqing. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year
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- Langqing Quan - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for names, origin, history, size, coat, colours, temperament, uses
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.