Breed Info - Chow Chow
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Overview
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Breed Group
Utility Size Large How much exercise? Up to 1 hour per day Length of coat Medium How much grooming? Every day |
Sheds?
Yes Town or Country Country Type of home Large House Minimum Garden Size Small/Medium Lifespan Under 10 Years |
Description
Serious-minded, bright, dignified
Serious-minded, bright, dignified
The Chow is related to Spitz dogs of the Nordic type and has been known in China, where he was kept as a guard dog and also used for hunting, for upwards of 2,000 years. But because of China’s ‘closed door’ policy to the rest of the world, Chows did not begin to appear in other countries until around 1800 and were not really noticed in Britain until the 1920s, with a number being shown at Crufts in 1925.
He has a unique short striding movement and a bluish black tongue, and such is his appearance that he cannot be mistaken for any other breed. The Rough Chow has a coat that is abundant, thick and stands off from the body. It requires about five minutes’ daily grooming to keep it in good condition. The Smooth Chow has a woolly undercoat with a short top coat of plush texture. Although red is the most popular colour for both varieties, followed by black, they can also be seen in the most lovely whole blue, or shades of fawn.
The Chow is aloof, stand-offish and extremely loyal to his owner, with a tendency to be a one-man dog. He is not noisy, but when roused he is well able to defend home and owner.
He has a unique short striding movement and a bluish black tongue, and such is his appearance that he cannot be mistaken for any other breed. The Rough Chow has a coat that is abundant, thick and stands off from the body. It requires about five minutes’ daily grooming to keep it in good condition. The Smooth Chow has a woolly undercoat with a short top coat of plush texture. Although red is the most popular colour for both varieties, followed by black, they can also be seen in the most lovely whole blue, or shades of fawn.
The Chow is aloof, stand-offish and extremely loyal to his owner, with a tendency to be a one-man dog. He is not noisy, but when roused he is well able to defend home and owner.
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