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