The Thai Bangkaew Dog is a breed of dog originating from Thailand, primarily found in the Bangkaew region in northern Thailand. Although its origin is shrouded in mystery and legends, it is known for its role as a guard dog and its great loyalty to its family.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Origin: Thailand
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 14-22 kg
- Female: 14-22 kg
- Size:
- Male: 40-55 cm
- Female: 40-55 cm
- Life expectancy: 12-15 years
- Exercise needs: 1.5 to 2 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can live in an apartment with enough exercise and stimulation)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Very affectionate, but good socialization is necessary from a young age)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can be protective and wary of other animals, early socialization is essential)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can be reserved and wary of strangers)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can adapt, but needs sufficient exercise and mental stimulation)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Requires regular brushing to keep its dense coat in good condition)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Average budget)
- Care frequency:
- Brushing: Regular to avoid tangles and maintain cleanliness.
- Additional maintenance: Ear cleaning and regular nail checks.
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 500-1500 €
- Coût annuel moyen (vétérinaire, accessoires, alimentation) :
🏡 Important note
The Thai Bangkaew Dog is an excellent guard dog and a loyal companion. Its protective personality and independent nature make it a good choice for families with children, but it needs proper socialization and training from a young age to avoid excessive wariness towards strangers or other animals. It can adapt to apartment living as long as it has regular physical activity to maintain its health and well-being.
