Xigou

Dog breed

Overview

The Xigou (Chinese: 細狗, literally: narrow dog), also known as Xiquan (Chinese: 細犬), Xiliegou (Chinese: 細獵狗), Chinese Hound (Chinese: 中國獵犬), Kuaiquan (Chinese: 快犬), and Chinese Xiquan (Chinese: 中國細犬), is a rare breed of sighthound native to China.

Appearance

Appearance: The Xigou is lanky, with males being 60–78 centimetres (24–31 in) tall and females being shorter, between 65–75 centimetres (26–30 in) tall. The Xigou has a long and narrow head, a flat forehead, small spacing between ears, drooping ears, a slender neck, a slender waist, a curved back, and a long tail. It is divided into short-haired and feathered species, etc. Coat colors include yellow, black, brown, white, and fawn red.

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Sources (reused under open licences, with thanks): Wikipedia — “Xigou” (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikidata (CC0) · Compiled by OC Pets Veterinary Clinic, updated 15-06-2026.