Thai Bangkaew
Temperament
Alert, Loyal, Intelligent
[2]A dog from Thailand’s Bangkaew village
FCI Standard No. 358 places the breed’s origin in Bangkaew village, Thanang-ngam area, Bang-rakam district, Phitsanulok province, Thailand.
[1]A square build with a full double coat
Its outline is square, with body length and height in a 1:1 ratio. A straight, coarse outer coat covers soft, dense undercoat, forming a ruff at neck and shoulders. The feathered tail is carried with a moderate upward curve over the back.
[1]A white ground with defined patches
The standard calls for a white ground with defined patches, commonly in lemon, red, fawn, tan, or grey shades, sometimes with black-tipped hairs; white with solid black patches is also accepted. Symmetrical head markings covering the eyes and ears are preferred. A dark mask is optional; white around the muzzle is preferred. Slight ticking in the white is permitted in an otherwise excellent specimen.
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