A regal breed with strong muscles and heavy boned, the Chow Chow is an ancient breed from northern China. Although affectionate, he can be stubborn.
The affectionate Chow Chow is devoted and loyal to his family, but indifferent to strangers. He makes an excellent guard dog, but his independent, stubborn streak means he needs early socialization and training.
The Chow Chow's muscular, compact body features a lion-like ruff around the head. Its blue-black tongue, almond eyes, and wrinkled forehead add to its judgmental expression.
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Standard Chow Chow colors encompass a range of options, including red, black, blue, cinnamon, and cream.
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The Chow’s thick double coat may be rough or smooth. Either way, it requires regular grooming. Chows shed seasonally, so brushing twice per week and more frequently during the spring shedding season will suffice.
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Aside from being intolerant of high heat and humidity, the Chow Chow may also suffer from hip and elbow dysplasia, eye problems, patellar luxation and thyroid disorders.
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Chows will do well on a complete and balanced wet or dry dog food. Chow puppies need puppy food to get all the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development during their first year of life.
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The Chow Chow may be the world’s oldest breed. Chows were depicted in Chinese artifacts dating back to approximately 206 BC. They spent much of their early years serving as companions to Chinese nobility.
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– Martha Stewart owns several Chow Chows who were often featured on her morning show. – Many owners believe Chows are cleaner than most dogs, as they have less odor than other canines and housetrain easily.
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