| The Chow Chow originated in China. This dog | | | | commands in a proper way. |
| breed is classified as a member of the | | | | Chow Chows are not suitable for apartment life. |
| Non-Sporting group by the American Kennel Club. | | | | A small fenced yard is ideal for them. However if |
| They were used as hunting dogs in China. They | | | | you live in an apartment, then you must take |
| were brought to England by Asian sailors. Chow | | | | your dog for regular walks. Do not allow your dog |
| Chows are seventeen to twenty inches high and | | | | to run loose in the park, they are known for their |
| weigh around forty five to seventy pounds. | | | | ferociousness towards other dogs. They are not |
| It has a thick double coat which comes in | | | | very energetic animals and require little exercise. |
| different colors like blue, black, cream or | | | | To socialize your puppy, you should get them |
| cinnamon, though the red Chow Chow is most | | | | enrolled into puppy obedience classes. They will |
| common. They have a back tongue with a blue | | | | receive obedience training and the classes will |
| tint. Their blue tongue is totally normal and you | | | | make sure that they do not grow up to be |
| should not be concerned about it. They have | | | | dangerous or aggressive to strangers. |
| down turned lips which give them a misleading | | | | These dogs do not eat a lot. You should feed |
| angry appearance. They also have a curling tail | | | | your dog with proper nutritious food whether it is |
| over its back. | | | | a young dog or an adult one. They have thick |
| These dogs love to play with children though they | | | | coats and so they require regular grooming. Their |
| do not go well with other dogs or pets. They can | | | | coats are hard to brush because they are so |
| become unfriendly to people outside the family. | | | | dense. They should not spend too much time |
| The dog may bully you if you are an | | | | outside in summers since their thick coat does not |
| inexperienced dog owner. You will have to be | | | | prevent them from heat and they can have |
| strict with these dogs else they will dominate you. | | | | problems. They are also prone to develop hip |
| You must make sure that they follow all your | | | | dysplasia and knee joint problems. |