Hmong bobtail dog

The Hmong bobtail dog (Vietnamese: Chó H'Mông Cộc đuôi) is an ancient medium size spitz dog breed and one of Vietnam's Four Great National Dogs (tứ đại quốc khuyển). This dog is primarily used as a hunter, herder and guard dog by the Hmong people in northern Vietnam, and today, they are also used as border police and military dogs. While not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, the Hmong bobtail dog is recognized by the Vietnam Kennel Association. In 2023, the Hmong Bobtail Club of America was founded to help promote and gain recognition for the breed in the US.