Chow Chow Dog

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Chow Chow Dog
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 Chow Chow Dog

The Chow Chow is a dignified, faithful, and independent breed. The Chow Chow has a serious attitude and a somewhat protective streak, which makes him an effective watchdog. The Chow Chow dogs are alert and intelligent, and it can be difficult to get some Chow Chows to do anything that they don't want to do, which makes them more suited to those with more experience with ownership and training. The Chow Chow breed does have territorial instincts, and needs to be socialized early on in order to ensure that he has an even temperament and stable personality.
 
 The Chow Chow will get on well with children when raised with them, and with older, more considerate children. The Chow Chow needs to be supervised around animals as he may be aggressive towards dogs and cats. The Chow Chow tends to be reserved and wary around strangers, perhaps because of his protective streak. The Chow Chow is a that will often keep himself to himself unless provokes. Bear in mind that the Chow Chow s do have predatory instincts and can therefore be dangerous around smaller dogs and cats. Although training can be difficult because of the nature of the breed, housebreaking of the Chow Chow is normally quite easy. 

The Chow Chow Dog
 The Chow Chow is a solid, medium-sized that is known for its blue tongue and its nearly straight back legs, which makes their gait rather crooked. They are a breed of with lower than average energy, but a fairly strong will. They typically pick out a single master and can be known to be reserved around other family members. The head is wide and the ears small, and the body is deep. The ruff behind its head makes it look like a small lion. This coat is dense and abundant and can either be smooth or rough, depending on the variety. Colors range from cream to red, black, and blue.
 
 
 Chow Chow Skills
 The Chow Chow has been known to the Chinese for at least a thousand years. The exact origins are not clear but they are generally agreed to share some characteristics with the Spitz. The Chow Chow had been used in China for guarding and hunting and even eating; their coats were used

for clothing and their flesh was considered a specialty. They were first introduced in the UK in the late 18th century. Today, they are a very popular breed for companion dogs and retain some of their ancient guarding skills.
 
 Chow Chow Personality
 The Chow Chow is very independent and can be aloof and reserved to strangers. Although they are considered a well-mannered breed, the Chow Chow can also become bossy and extremely willful. It is typically loyal to its master and owner although it can also be reserved with other family members. It has the ability to become very dominant; an owner that demonstrates leadership over the Chow Chow will get its respect. Of course, this depends on how well the Chow Chow has been socialized when it was younger. If socialized well, it will be a good companion for children and can adapt to other household pets.
 
 The Chow Chow Exercise Needs
 The Chow Chow will do with brisk daily walks and with some romps in the yard or in the garden. It is not a high-energy breed and will not need a lot of exercise, just enough to keep it fit and healthy.
 
 The Chow Chow Living Conditions
 The Chow Chow will do well with apartment living if it gets enough exercise outside. It is not that active inside and is also sensitive to heat.
 
 The Chow Chow Grooming Requirements
 The Chow Chow requires regular grooming in order to prevent its thick coat from matting. Only dry shampoo its coat when necessary. The Chow Chow is known to shed, so be careful not to damage its coat during brushing and combing. To get the lion clip look favored by most owners, professional grooming is suggested.
 
 The Chow Chow Health Issues
 As a breed, the Chow Chow can suffer from heat due to their thick coats if allowed to stay outside for too long. They are also susceptible to obesity, hip dysplasia, and entropion, an eyelid abnormality.
 

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