Thai Bangku (Thai Bangkaew, Thai Bangkeo Dog)

The Thai Bangkoo (Thai Bangkaew, Thai Bangkeo Dog) is a small, medium-sized dog with a rich, double coat of spotted markings and a pleasant personality. Bangkoos are highly intelligent, hardy, and loyal dogs with a strong territorial nature. Today, they have proven themselves to be excellent family dogs and companions for active people. The breed is little known, but is becoming increasingly popular outside of its native land.

Content

1 History of origin
2 Appearance
3 Character and behavior
4 Content Features
- 4.1 Care
5 Health and longevity
6 Where to buy a Thai Bangku puppy
- 6.1 Price
7 Photos and videos
- 7.1 Video about the Thai Banku dog breed.

History of origin

The Thai Bangkuh originated in the Bang Rakam district of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. On the Yom River, there is a monastery called Wat Bangkaew. According to legend, around the 15th century, the third abbot of this monastery, Luang Phu Maak Mezari, adopted a pregnant female dog from a local resident named Taks Nim. What was unusual was that there was no male in the area capable of mating her. Therefore, the father of the offspring could have been either a golden jackal or the now-extinct wild Thai dog that inhabited the surrounding forest. Modern chromosome studies have confirmed that the Thai Bangkuh has both domestic dog and jackal bloodlines. The abbot's dog soon gave birth to four puppies. The puppies were very intelligent, friendly, and beautiful, and all Bangkuhs descended from them. The isolation of the area by bamboo forests and swamps allowed the dogs to develop in relative isolation and form a distinct breed.

In the mid-20th century, active factory breeding of Thai Bangkaews began. In 2011, the breed was provisionally recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale under the name Thai Bangkaew Dog. The breed is most well-known and popular in Thailand, where it is found throughout the country, but is still significantly less popular. Thai Ridgeback.

Appearance

The Thai Bangku is a harmonious, anatomically correct dog of square build with a double coat and a fairly deep, broad chest, not squat. Sexual dimorphism is well-defined. Males are taller, heavier, have more developed bone structure, and a more feathered coat.

Height at the withers of males: 46-55 cm;
The height at the withers of bitches is 41-50 cm.

The head is proportionate to the body. The skull is wedge-shaped. The stop is moderate. The muzzle is of medium length, tapering smoothly to a black nose. The bridge of the nose is straight. The jaws are strong, with a scissor bite. The eyes are almond-shaped, medium in size, black or dark brown. The ears are triangular, small, set high, erect, and tilted slightly forward.

The body is square. The back is strong and straight. The loin is wide. The croup is moderately sloping. The chest is deep, fairly broad, and reaches below the elbows. The ribs are well sprung. The underline is slightly tucked up. The tail is of moderate length, carried in a curve upwards over the back. The limbs are straight and strong, parallel when viewed from the front and rear, and well balanced. The paws are rounded, tight, and arched.

The coat is double, consisting of a straight, coarse outer coat and a dense, soft undercoat. The hair on the body is of moderate length. Around the neck and on the shoulders, it forms a ruff. Feathering occurs on the back of the forearms, thighs, and lower legs. The hair on the head and front of the legs is short. The coat is white with clearly demarcated spots of lemon, fawn, red, tan, black, or gray. Spots may or may not have dark tips. Any shape or placement of spots may be possible. Symmetrical spots on the muzzle are preferred. A dark mask may be present. A white blaze on the forehead is desirable.

Character and behavior

The Thai Bangkaew is a primitive-type dog, energetic, hardy, and very curious. It requires good socialization and proper training. Generally obedient and manageable, it gets along well with children but feels more comfortable with older children. The Bangkaew gets along with other pets if raised with them. It will not allow strangers into its territory.

Thai Bangkus are intelligent, agile, active, loyal and obedient dogs with a high IQ, and are wary of strangers.

The Bangku is highly territorial. Not only are they excellent watchdogs with a resonant voice, but they are also courageous defenders of their owners and property. For a long time, the American Kennel Club refused to recognize the breed due to some individuals they considered overly aggressive. Generally, the Bangku is calm and wary of strangers, but only displays aggression when clearly threatened.

Thai Bangkus are very easy to train and suitable for a wide variety of sports, including obedience, agility, freestyle, trekking, Frisbee, and more.

Among family, this is a very gentle, friendly dog, selflessly devoted to its owner. It always strives to be the center of attention. The Bangku is possessive and possessive, possessive, and can be aggressive toward competitors just to get its owner's attention. It has a dominant personality and a desire to lead, not so much among people as among animals. Thai Bangkus are highly intelligent, prone to thinking and making decisions independently. If necessary, they will resort to cunning to achieve their goals. They have a good memory and are very vindictive. They adapt to the family lifestyle and are sensitive to their owner's mood.

Content Features

The Thai Bangkoo is undemanding and adapts to a wide variety of conditions. It thrives in a moderate climate in a private home. It adapts to apartment life, but only if it gets plenty of exercise. Young Bangkoos are prone to destruction and barking, so owners should provide their little friend with toys and focus on training.

These fluffy Thai cats are incredibly energetic. They won't be content with leisurely walks in the park; they need plenty of playtime and freedom to run around.

Care

The Thai Bangkaew requires simple but regular grooming. Its coat should be brushed several times a week. Bathing is required as needed, depending on its living conditions. Indoor and apartment pets are typically bathed once a month, while outdoor pets require much less frequent bathing. It's also important to keep its eyes and ears clean, brush its teeth weekly, and trim its nails if they don't wear down naturally.

Health and longevity

Thai Bangkoos are generally strong, hardy, and healthy dogs. Their life expectancy is 10-14 years. The breed is prone to certain health conditions:

Liver diseases;
Chronic ear infections;
Gastric torsion;
Eye diseases (cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy);
Cryptorchidism;
Hip dysplasia.

Where to buy a Thai Bangku puppy

The majority of Thai Bangkoos are concentrated in their homeland, Thailand. Many dogs are also found in the United States and Europe. Large breeders are located in the Netherlands and Hungary. Over the past five years, breeders have also begun appearing in the CIS countries, particularly in Russia and Ukraine.

Price

In Russia, the price of a Thai Bangku puppy typically ranges from 45,000 to 70,000 rubles. The puppy's price is heavily influenced by geography, the value of the parents, the quality of the puppies, and demand. In 2014, Thailand experienced a surge in Bangku popularity. All puppies in breeders were booked up for several years in advance, and prices soared to 250,000 baht (approximately 550,000 rubles). Today, there are still breeders asking slightly less for a puppy.