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The Mojee (or Mojee Quan) is a large, robust, and relatively recent Chinese working dog. A cross between a German Shepherd and a Great Dane, it is renowned for its loyalty and versatility and can be used as a police dog, guard dog, or family pet. Its coat is black, and its ears are erect. Although rare outside of China, it is recognized as a working breed by some Chinese kennel clubs. The Mojee and the Laizhou Hong (also called the Chinese Red Dog or colloquially "laighou") are considered two distinct, though related, Chinese dog breeds. Originating from different regions of China, their foundation genes differ. The Mojee Quan appeared in northern China in the 19th century. It is a breed resulting from a cross between a German Shepherd, the Tugou (a dog native to northern China), and the wild wolf, also native to northern China. The Mojee is a relatively recent Chinese breed, originally a cross between the German Shepherd (48%) and the Great Dane (30%). The Mojee Quan is a large working dog.
Its coat is short and black, and its ears are erect. Some wild Mojee Quans have white hairs on their chests. The Mojee Quan is a versatile working dog. It is often used as a fighting dog, detection dog, search and rescue dog, guard dog, military dog, assistance dog, service dog, and more. It can also be an excellent companion dog. On July 25, 2011, the China Working Dog Management Association tested the Mojee Quan's obedience, retrieving instinct, and other characteristics, recognized the breed, and granted it registration as a working dog and authorized microchipping. In 2013, the Mojee Quan was tested in several Chinese police dog training centers and was recognized by the Chinese National Police Dog Training Center.
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