The Shinhong dog is a newcomer among canines, an emerging breed worth paying attention to.

The Shinhong dog was developed by crossing and selectively breeding breeds such as the German Shepherd, the Great Dane, the Japanese Akita and the Chinese Xiquan. It is a large dog, with the lower part of its body being chestnut red, hence the name "Shinhong dog". It can be divided into strains such as the original Shinhong, the Luo strain Shinhong and the Du strain Shinhong.

The Shinhong dog is strong in build, tall and imposing, with a body size surpassing common domestic dog breeds. Adult dogs generally stand between 55-70 cm at the withers, with most between 55-65 cm; body weight is generally between 28-50 kg, with males taller and more solidly built than females. A small number of adult stud males can reach over 75 cm at the withers and over 70 kg in weight. It has a large head, a broad forehead and a square muzzle, a thick and long muzzle barrel, large erect ears, brown eyes full of spirit, and attractive eye rims; a thick neck and broad chest, a long, straight, broad and level back and loin, well-proportioned and sturdy limbs, and a long tail that hangs straight like a saber and can lift toward the back when excited; its coat is pitch-black and glossy, short and smooth, while the cheeks and jaw, limbs, and the underside of the tail and belly are chestnut red, making it worthy of the title "handsome man" among dogs. Although the female is not as sturdy as the male, she is also well-proportioned and fit, handsome and spirited in appearance, with a graceful gait and poised bearing. She can be called a "pretty lady" among dogs. The Shinhong dog is sharp-witted, agile in running and jumping, and good at hunting; it has a docile temperament, is good at understanding people, and is easy to train; it is highly alert, strongly attached, and loyal to its owner; it tolerates coarse feed, has strong disease resistance, and adapts well. The original Shinhong has stable heredity and consistent appearance, and its potential can be tapped; the Luo strain and Du strain Shinhong have obvious advantages from improvement, with enhanced working performance, and some surpass the founders. This dog grows and develops quickly and has good reproductive performance. Males are strongly masculine, females have stable estrus, usually cyclical, and have a high whelping rate, few empty pregnancies, and good mothering ability. One female can produce 3-4 litters every two years, with 6-12 pups per litter. Its economic value is relatively high; a puppy over 50 days old selected and bred by a Shinhong dog research institution can sell for 800-3000 yuan. Keeping several females can bring a considerable annual income, and those who keep stud dogs earn even more. The Shinhong dog stands out in appearance, is strong and powerful, intelligent and loyal, and has a wide range of uses, suitable for viewing, companionship, hunting assistance, guarding the home, protection and so on. It grows quickly and is large in size, and its meat is delicious, so it can also serve as a meat-type dog.