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Thai Bangkaew Dog

MediumCompanionDouble coat

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At a glance

The Thai Bangkaew Dog is a Thai companion spitz of square build, never low on legs, with a fairly wide and deep chest and a double coat that forms a ruff around the neck and shoulders and a plumed tail, more pronounced in males. It is always white with well defined patches in lemon, red, fawn, tan, grey or black, with symmetrical head markings preferred. Ideal height at the withers is 46–55 cm for males and 41–50 cm for females.

Facts

SizeMedium
Height41–55cm
Breed groupFCI: 5
RoleCompanion
CoatDouble coat

Health

This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.

Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.

The breed standards this profile is built from don't list breed-specific health screening. Ask a vet which checks suit the dog in front of you.

Behaviour

Alert, loyal and easy to train, slightly aloof with strangers

The FCI standard's Behaviour / Temperament section reads in full: "Alert, intelligent, loyal, watchful and obedient. The breed is easy to train. It could be slightly aloof towards strangers." Utilization is given as companion dog.

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Official guidance

Summaries of official documents are ours; the source is linked. Breed standards, laws and licensing rules change — check the issuing body for the current version.

FCI

FCI nomenclature — Thai Bangkaew Dog (standard no. 358, group 5)

FCI nomenclature entry for the Thai Bangkaew Dog, with the official breed standard in English, French, German and Spanish.

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Accessed 2026-09-09

Sources

  1. [1]Thai Bangkaew Dog — FCI nomenclature entry (standard no. 358, group 5) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
  2. [2]FCI-Standard N° 358 — Thai Bangkaew Dog, 14.04.2011 (English) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)

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