Xigou

The Xigou (, literally: narrow dog), also known as Xiquan (), Xiliegou (), Chinese Hound (), Kuaiquan (), and Chinese Xiquan (), is a rare breed of sighthound native to China.

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Background
Appearance
Variety
Shaanxi Xigou
Shandong Xigou
Hebei Xigou
Menggu Xigou
In mythology
Folklore Activities
Gallery
Han Dynasty ( 202 B.C.E. — 220 C.E. )
Tang Dynasty ( 618 C.E. — 907 C.E. )
Song Dynasty ( 960 C.E. — 1279 C.E. )
Yuan Dynasty ( 1260 C.E. — 1368 C.E. )
Ming Dynasty ( 1368 C.E. — 1644 C.E. )
Qing Dynasty ( 1644 C.E. — 1912 C.E. )
Ten Prized Dogs ( Painted by the [[Giuseppe Castiglione (Jesuit painter)|Lang Shining]] )
Republic of China ( 1912 C.E. — 1949 C.E. )
In Popular culture
Manhua (Chinese comics)
Donghua (Chinese Animation)
TV series (Chinese Dramas)
Video Games
References

The Xigou (, literally: narrow dog), also known as Xiquan (), Xiliegou (), Chinese Hound (), Kuaiquan (), and Chinese Xiquan (), is a rare breed of sighthound native to China.

==Background== The Xigou is an ancient indigenous dog breed from China, with evidence suggesting it has existed for over 2,500 years. Historically, the Xigou has been highly regarded by both nobility and commoners throughout various Chinese dynasties. Representations of the breed can be found in numerous Chinese tombs and cultural relics.