The Laizhou Hong, also known as the Chinese Red Dog is a moderately sized molossoid whose body is longer than the height at the withers. Following the opening of the Shandong province, German colonialists came in 1898 and brought with them the German Shepherd, Rottweiler, and Great Dane. They needed a highly adaptable and all around working dog capable of guarding, farming, and hunting, that could also thrive in social environments. They used the Kunming Wolf Dog, Shandong Xion Hound, and other native breeds together with their dogs to create the Laizhou Hong.

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The Laizhou Hong is friendly, calm, and highly devoted to their families. They are very biddable, love to work and should have courage, hardness, and all around good working ability. 

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Their ability to fit into social environments is a spectacular example of a working dog that has an "off switch".