| The Chow Chow is a beautiful protective dog | | | | on her health and strengthen your emotional bond |
| who has a bit of a mind of her own. She can | | | | with her. Her teeth should be brushed at least |
| stand very cold weather because of her double | | | | twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush |
| coat. She can live in an apartment as long as she | | | | designed for dogs. Brushing removes the |
| gets frequent walks but might prefer a fenced | | | | accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause |
| enclosure for exercise. She can tend to be a one | | | | cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog |
| person dog and she needs a firm hand to be her | | | | periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, |
| master. *Good With Children? She is generally | | | | bad breath and other serious disease. Her toenails |
| good with children in the family as long as she has | | | | may need to be examined for growth and clipped |
| been socialized. As a reminder, never leave a | | | | regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow |
| young child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. | | | | slower than the toenails of the front feet. |
| *Good With Other Pets? She may do ok with | | | | Generally a guillotine type trimmer is the best for |
| other pets as long as she is socialized with them | | | | this chore and competent instructions to |
| at an early age. *Trainability: Very high in | | | | accomplish this can be found on the net. *Life |
| intelligence and very trainable but may lack in | | | | Span. The Chow Chow can live between 12 and |
| obedience. She is very strong willed. | | | | 15 years with proper nutrition, medical care and |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult | | | | excellent living conditions. *History. The Chow |
| size (two years old or older) of the Chow Chow | | | | Chow is a northern Chinese ancient breed. She |
| is 18 to 22 inches to the withers (highest point of | | | | was an all purpose dog used for hunting, pulling, |
| the shoulder) and 45 to 70 pounds. *Special Health | | | | herding and protection. Some were even used for |
| Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain | | | | foog and pelts. In fact, Chow Chow is Cantonese |
| inherited health problems associated with that | | | | for food. They were first registered by the |
| specific breed and the Chow Chow is no | | | | American Kennel Association in 1903. |
| exception. Look for Entropion, (hereditary disorder | | | | Some Registries: *Chow Chow Club Inc. *UKC |
| where eyelid, usually lower one, rolls inward and | | | | United Kennel Club *NKC National Kennel Club |
| irritates the cornea and can cause visual problems. | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club *APRI Americas |
| Surgery can correct this condition but may | | | | Pet Registry Inc. *AKC American Kennel Club |
| disqualify the dog from shows), canine hip | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale *NZKC |
| dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint | | | | New Zealand Kennel Club *KCGB = Kennel Club of |
| that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), | | | | Great Britain *ANKC = Australian National Kennel |
| ingrown eye lashes and hot skin spots. This | | | | Club *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| disease list is an informative guideline only. Other | | | | Litter Size: 3 to 6 Chow Chow puppies |
| diseases may also be significant threats, please | | | | Category: Spitz, Non Sporting |
| contact your veterinarian for a complete list. She | | | | Terms To Describe: Dignified, strong willed, alert, |
| should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | powerful, sturdy, squarely built, intelligent, |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS Good watch dog. Good |
| as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly | | | | guard dog. Highly intelligent. She demands respect. |
| for shots and check up. As she gets older, six | | | | Very good in cold climates. *SPECIAL BAD |
| years and on, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | POINTS Not good for hot climates. Can be very |
| twice a year for check ups and shots. | | | | strong willed. She can be a one person dog. May |
| Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets. | | | | need an experienced handler. Can not stand too |
| *Grooming. The Chow Chow comes in two kinds | | | | much heat because of her double coat. |
| of coats, rough and smooth, both coats are | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in |
| double coated. She should be brushed regularly. | | | | this information may be correct for your dog. |
| She is a seasonally heavy shedder so brushing will | | | | This information is meant as a good faith guideline |
| help control excess hair, help her maintain a clean | | | | only. |
| and healthy coat and help you keep a closer eye | | | | |