Thai Bangkaew Dog
A loyal, protective Thai spitz-type guardian with a thick white-based coat and a strong bond to its family.
At a glance
- Size
- Medium
- Height at the withers
- Males 46–55 cm · Females 41–50 cm
- Weight
- Males 18–23 kg · Females 16–20 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- 60–90 min a day
- Grooming
- A few times a week
- Coat
- Double coat, medium
- Colours
- White, Black, Red, Grey, Brown, Piebald
- Bred for
- Guarding, Companionship
- Country of origin
- Thailand
- FCI
- Group 5, no. 358 · Spitz & primitive types
Breeders on Kuldo
No breeders on Kuldo have this breed yet.
Living with the breed
| Affectionate with family | 5/5 – Very high |
|---|---|
| Good with children | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Good with other dogs | 2/5 – Low |
| Good with cats | 2/5 – Low |
| Open to strangers | 1/5 – Very low |
| Energy | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Playfulness | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Needs mental stimulation | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Easy to train | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Prey drive | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Watchful and protective | 5/5 – Very high |
| Barking | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Shedding | 4/5 – High |
| Grooming effort | 2/5 – Low |
| Drooling | 1/5 – Very low |
| Good for first-time owners | 2/5 – Low |
| Suits apartment living | 2/5 – Low |
| Adaptability | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with being alone | 2/5 – Low |
| Copes with heat | 4/5 – High |
| Copes with cold | 3/5 – Moderate |
Kuldo's own guidance from the breed's typical traits. Every dog is an individual, so talk to the breeder.
Is it the right breed for you?
Great if you …
- want a loyal watchdog
- have experience with guarding breeds
- can provide secure fencing
Think twice if you …
- have frequent visitors and want an outgoing dog
- have other dogs of the same sex
- are a first-time owner
Care
Temperament
Loyal, protective and alert, it is devoted to family and suspicious of strangers. It can be territorial and dog-selective.
Exercise
About an hour of daily walks and play suits it, with mental work such as scent games or obedience.
Grooming
The thick double coat needs brushing a few times a week and more during shedding.
Training
It is intelligent but strong-minded; calm, consistent, reward-based training and early socialisation help it handle visitors well.
Health
There is little published breed-specific health data; hip and elbow dysplasia are the usual screening concerns. Ask the breeder for hip and elbow results.
Health tests breeders usually do
- Hips (HD)
- Elbows (ED)
Ask the breeder to show you the parents' results.
About the breed
The Bangkaew comes from the village of Bang Kaeo in Phitsanulok province, central Thailand. Local tradition links it to a cross between a temple dog and a wild jackal-like canine in the early twentieth century. It was developed into a guard dog and became a source of regional pride, and the FCI accepted it provisionally in 2011.
It is a watchful, loyal guardian that bonds strongly with its family and is wary of strangers. It can be territorial and assertive with other dogs. Despite its thick coat, it copes with tropical heat, though it needs shade and care in hot weather.
Did you know?
The Thai Bangkaew Dog is named after Bang Kaeo, a village in Bang Rakam district of Phitsanulok province.