Old Fu was looked down upon because his family was poor and he didn't receive much education. He was also looked down upon because he loved raising dogs. But because of his persistence, he eventually managed to leave the mountain village and become a well-known dog trainer in South China.
"Old Fu, I didn't realize you were so skilled at this."
Chen Chongshan was stunned by Lao Fu's words. Lao Fu looked like a rough man who hadn't changed his rural ways, but he didn't expect him to be so insightful.
Haha, didn't expect that, did you?
"Enter a profession, love it. In any industry, once you start, strive to do your best. If I have the opportunity, when I get old, I will compile all these experiences into a book."
Old Fu replied with a smile.
"Wow, he even wants to be a writer."
Chen Chongshan smiled and nodded, giving Lao Fu a thumbs up.
After a pause, Chen Chongshan said, "Old Fu, so this is the goal you've strived for your whole life?"
"What are my goals in life?"
Upon hearing this, Lao Fu paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "My goal is actually to open my own kennel."
"Open a kennel?"
Chen Chongshan was taken aback for a moment, then asked in confusion, "Isn't opening a kennel quite simple?"
"With your current income and your connections in the world of guard dogs, opening a successful kennel shouldn't be difficult, right?"
"Haha, you're oversimplifying things."
Old Fu smiled and said, "The kennel I'm going to open isn't your average kennel for fierce dogs."
What was it like?
Chen Chongshan asked with even greater confusion.
"Chongshan, you've been raising dogs for so long and you often go into the mountains, so you should know a bit about the common knowledge of these fierce dogs and hunting dogs, right?" Old Fu asked Chen Chongshan.
"Well, I don't know much, but I do know a little bit about it." Chen Chongshan nodded.
"Then tell me, what dog breeds are native to China? What are some native hunting dog breeds?" Old Fu smiled and asked Chen Chongshan.
"Made in China?"
Chen Chongshan frowned, then lowered his head and pondered for a moment before replying, "I don't know much. Our native dog breeds include Tibetan Mastiff, Xia Si Dog, Tiger Dog, and Mongolian Mastiff. The locals seem to call it Grassland Stupid."
"In addition, Tibetan Mastiffs, Tibetan Dogs, Pugs, Pekingese, and Chow Chows are all native to China, right?"
"Oh, and the Chinese rural dog."
"Any large dog can be a hunting dog, right? Besides, breeds like the Xia Si and Tiger Stripe have a natural hunting instinct, and the local breed is no less capable and is highly trainable."
Chen Chongshan pondered for a while, then looked at Lao Fu after speaking. Lao Fu smiled and replied, "What you said is all correct, but it's too one-sided. Our China, with its vast and beautiful land, is far more than just these kinds of dogs."
"Old Fu, tell me about it quickly."
Upon hearing this, Chen Chongshan immediately became interested and spoke up.
"OK."
Old Fu smiled and nodded, then reached out and tore off a piece of meat from a leg of deer that was still roasting by the fire and put it in his mouth.
After chewing a few times, Lao Fu slowly said, "Actually, I haven't kept count of how many dog breeds there are in the local area."
"Many dog breeds are difficult to find information on, and some are simply impossible to find. Today we're talking about hunting dogs and fierce dogs, but I won't go into those pet dogs, such as Chow Chows, Pugs, and Pekingese."
"The most common breed in China is the Chinese Rural Dog, also known as the 'Tu Gou' (native dog). However, there are some rare and exceptional breeds among the Tu Gou, such as the Five Black Dog and the Five Red Dog."
"The best Wu Hei dog is completely black from head to toe, without a single stray hair, even its tongue is black. It also has good hunting and fighting instincts. The Wu Hong dog is similar."
"Our most famous native dog breed should be the Tibetan Mastiff. The original Tibetan Mastiff is indeed fierce, like Sengge. However, in recent years, in order to satisfy some people's perverse needs and some vanity projects, the Tibetan Mastiff breed is about to be destroyed."
“Every time I see those Tibetan Mastiffs bred in those breeding farms, I feel suffocated.”
"Besides Tibetan Mastiffs, Tibet also has Tibetan lions, Tibetan dogs, Lhasa Apso dogs, Tibetan Terriers, and so on. Legend has it that there is also a kind of small hunting dog that does not hunt, and its name is simply 'hunting dog.' It is a magical creature that was used to accompany monks in the past, and it is said that it can turn prayer wheels."
"In addition, there is the Sichuan East Hunting Dog, which is outgoing, brave and aggressive. The Sichuan Qingchuan Dog is produced in Qingchuan County, Guangyuan area of Sichuan. This dog is a natural mountain hunting dog. Locals call it the Mountain Chasing Dog. It is extremely powerful when hunting in packs. It is agile and fierce."
"The Sichuan Liangshan dog, originating from Liangshan Prefecture in Sichuan Province, is a commonly used hunting dog by the Yi people."
"Let's not even talk about the Xiasi dogs from Guizhou, we brought them all. Guangzhou has Chaozhou dogs, but they're a guard breed, not suitable for hunting. The Bone-Mouth Shar Pei is also from Guangzhou."
"In Liaocheng, Shandong, there is a greyhound. This kind of dog has a slender waist, slender legs, and slender ears, which makes it appear long. Therefore, this kind of dog has a long waist, long legs, and long ears. Being slender and long makes it look thin. Because it is thin and has no burdens, it is particularly good at running and becomes an expert in hunting rabbits."
"There are many other greyhounds, such as the Hebei greyhound, which is the subject of Su Dongpo's poem, 'This old man, in a moment of youthful exuberance, leads a yellow dog on the left and holds a falcon on the right.'"
"In addition, Shaanxi greyhounds and Mongolian greyhounds have similar characteristics; they are top-notch rabbit chasers."
“We have Arrow Hair Dogs in Hubei, which are said to originate from Shennongjia. They are also excellent hunting dogs. We also brought Tiger Stripes from Shangrao, Jiangxi.”
"In addition, there are Guangxi Pen-tailed Grey Dogs, Taihang Dogs, the Mongolian Mastiffs, Oroqen Hounds, Laizhou Red Dogs, Guangxi Tengger Dogs, Taicang Hounds, Jizhong Black Bear Dogs, and so on."
Old Fu spoke slowly, and when he mentioned feeling thirsty, he got up and poured himself a glass of water.
Chen Chongshan listened intently, as he had hardly ever heard such stories before, and he was unfamiliar with so many of the dog names, while Old Fu could recount them in great detail.
Chen Chongshan's gaze towards Lao Fu began to show admiration, and Lao Fu also seemed a little proud, saying with a smile, "Our beautiful land has countless good dogs."
"Old Fu, so the kennel you're setting up, is it to collect native hunting dogs from China?" Chen Chongshan asked, looking at Old Fu.
"You guessed it, kid?"
Old Fu smiled and nodded: "This has been my wish for many years. After entering this industry and studying dogs more deeply, I have become more and more curious about these little guys."
"I heard from Young Master Xu that he wanted to hold a feast of a hundred beasts. My wish is to set up a dog park to collect all the best native hunting dogs in our country, and to breed and develop them in a unified manner."
"Many of our hunting dogs are actually far more practical than those foreign breeds. Our Chinese civilization has existed for so many years, and dogs have been with us for just as long. How can those newly bred foreign breeds compare?"
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