ADDITIONAL CHOW CHOW PICTURES
Family:
Breed Group: Northern, AKC Non-Sporting
Origin: China
Date of Origin: Ancient
Originally used for: Hunting, herding, pulling, and protection
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s): Puffy Lion Dog
History of the Breed: An ancient northern Chinese breed developed during the Han Dynasty (150 BC). This working dog was used for hunting,
herding, pulling, and protection of the home.
General Appearance: A powerful, study, squarely built, upstanding dog of Arctic type, medium in size with strong muscular development
and heavy bone. The head is large and broad with a flat skull. The muzzle is short, broad near the eyes and deep. The ears are small
and round. The coat can be rough or smooth and in each case the fur is thick around the neck, giving the distinctive ruff that resembles a male
Lion. The tail is set high and carried close to the back. Like the Shar-Pei, the Chow Chow has the unusual blue-black tongue the breed also has
unusual straight hind legs creating a rather stilted gait.
Height & Weight:
Height 17-22 Inches
Weight 45-75 Pounds
Coat: There are two types of coats rough and smooth, both are double coated
Rough coat - The outer coat is abundant, dense, straight and off standing, rather coarse in texture with an undercoat that is soft, thick
and woolly.
Smooth coat - The outer coat is smooth, hard, and dense with a definite undercoat.
Color: Red (light golden to deep mahogany), black, blue, cinnamon (light fawn to deep cinnamon) and cream.
Grooming needs: Medium
Temperament of Breed: The Chow Chow is a willful and independent breed. They tend to be dominant and they can require a dominant owner to keep them in line.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, but only with proper socialization starting early in life. Keep the Chow Chow on a leash around other dogs.
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent, they also make good guard dogs as well.
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, entropion, glaucoma
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 12-15 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 64
First Registered by the AKC: 1903
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
The Chow Chow Club, Inc.
Maple Leaf Chow Chow Club
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