[1][2] The breed is named for the Tang Dynasty, a period of prosperity in China.

[1] The Tang dog has a rich coat, compact body and short stature.

It is a medium-sized dog with a ratio of shoulder height to body length of 10:10.

The face has a bluish-black tongue, a large, broad nose, and long, slightly sloping eyes.

Tang dogs are always solid colors, which may include cream, red or black.