Mojee
Also called Mojee Quan, Heilang Quan, Chinese Black Wolfdog
From Northern China.1
At a glance the quick version
Range given for the breed overall.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short coat
A big, strong working dog in a short black coat with upright ears; some have a white patch on the chest.1
Personality what they are like
A capable working breed used for detection, search and rescue, guarding and assistance work, and also kept as a companion.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
A large working dog suited to an active life with a job to do.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The short coat is low-maintenance.1
The story where it all began
The Mojee was developed in northern China from the 19th century onward, combining German Shepherd, local northern Chinese dogs (tugou) and regional wolves. It was formally registered in 2011 as the Heilang Quan and later recognised by the national police dog base.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- China Working Dog Management Association
- Tested and registered on 25 July 2011 under the official name Heilang Quan.1
- China National Police Dog Base
- Recognised in 2013.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Mojee. 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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- Wikipedia: Mojee en.wikipedia.orgused for all fields
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.