Chow Chow
Family: Spitz, Northern
(companion)
AKC Breed Group: Non-sporting
Area of Origin: China
Date of Origin: ancient times
Original Function: guardian, cart puller, food source
Today's Function: companion
Colors: red, blue, black, cinnamon and cream
Coat: Rough or smooth, double coated. Outer-coat is dense
Characteristics and temperaments: The Chow Chow is calm but independent.
He tries to dominate other dogs but can get along with children. Socialization
is compulsory since a puppy so he will live nicely with cats and other household
pets
Avg Size of male: Height: 17 - 20 inches, Weight: 45 - 70 pounds
Avg Size of Female: Height: 17 - 20 inches, Weight: 45 - 70 pounds
Care: Extra care is needed when the dog sheds. The coat requires regular
brushing to keep it in a good lifted look
Training and activity: The dog requires a consistent and firm owner
because he is quite independent. The training should be fun though, because he
is quite intelligent. This breed doesn't like heat and love sufficient outdoor
exercise
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