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