| The Chow Chow originally comes from China, where | | | | they can be aggressive towards other dogs.The |
| it was bred as a guard and hunting dog. Chinese | | | | Chow Chow is probably not a good choice for the |
| merchants arrived in England with these dogs | | | | 1st time dog owner. If you decide that this breed is |
| towards the end of the 18th century, and their | | | | for you then you should concentrate on training your |
| exotic good looks quickly found a host of | | | | puppy right from day one. Check out a dog training |
| fanciers.Their popularity soon spread to the United | | | | method that works. Puppy obedience classes can be |
| States, and the American Kennel Club classified the | | | | a very good method to socialize your puppy. Meeting |
| Chow as a member of the Non-Sporting group. The | | | | new dogs and people will definetly help your Chow |
| Chow Chow weighs between 45 to 70 pound and | | | | become a well-balanced adult. And give you the |
| stands 17 to 20 inches high. Some people have | | | | opportunity to meet newbie owneres and their |
| commented that its down turned lips can give this | | | | puppys.Chows are inclined to be aloof towards |
| breed an almost angry appearance.Combine this with | | | | people outside of their immediate family. Independent |
| its lion like mane, and it would be easy to jump to | | | | and often willful, they also have a tendency to |
| the conclusion that this dog is somewhat unfriendly. | | | | dominate people if they are allowed to. Inexperienced |
| But the truth is, that they are often devoted to their | | | | dog owners can find themselves being bullied, so it |
| families, and usually adore children, but they can have | | | | essential that you are firm, but fair with your Chow. |
| a bit of an attitude problem towards strangers, or | | | | Consistency is paramount with this breed.Since they |
| other pets.The Chow Chow has a profuse, thick | | | | are not a high activity breed, Chows do not need |
| double coat. Red, is the most common coat color, | | | | lots of food. Just feed your Chow a nutritious puppy |
| but blue, cream and cinnamon are also popular. They | | | | food, and move on to a good adult dog food as he |
| need regular grooming to keep that fluffed up look | | | | grows older.Chow Chows can suffer from hip |
| that is so characteristic of this breed. Your going to | | | | dysplasia and often have problems with their knee |
| need strong wrists, as the Chows dense undercoat is | | | | joints. Summer heat can be a problem, as their dense |
| quite difficult to brush out.Chows are not a | | | | coats do not protect them from heat sensitivity.Yes, |
| particularly active breed. Apartment life suits this | | | | Chows are a unique breed. They can be very loyal |
| breed. They can be rather lazy, so you need to be | | | | and loving family pets. So, if you think that you can |
| prepared to take him for a brisk, daily walk, even if | | | | handle a dog that needs to be thoroughly socialised, |
| you have a fenced yard that he can explore. If you | | | | and well trained, then the beautiful Chow Chow might |
| are taking him to the park, be wary of letting him run | | | | just be the right breed for you. |
| off of the lead, since Chows are a dominant breed, | | | | |