Chow Chow

    Chow Chow or Chinese Lion is very distinguished dog by appearance but Chow Chow also have some other specific characteristics. Chow Chow has black tongue  and straight back legs which looks like they walking like on a straight rope.

   Their color usually cream tones, brown, reddish but can be black and white too.

    Chow Chow's origin is China. It is not clear when first they appeared. Chow Chows have 2 types. One long and rough haired and one considerably short and smooth haired.

     Chow Chow can be suitable in apartments if enough exercise given. A small garden also can be enough. They are sensitive to heat. If necessary Cho Chow can live outside too.


     They can get lazy easily. So you need to put some exercise on him time to time. It can be short walks. They also need regular grooming for their hairs. Otherwise their hair will not look good and straight. This breed in seasons can shed a lot. Their underlayer fur need good grooming. You can use dry shampoos for that.

   Chow Chows generally calm dogs but can be very stubborn and dominant sometimes.  Serious, stubborn and free temper can be seen. They usually attach one person and protective against others. They can be seen    distant to other family members but they are loyal to them. They are little bit dominant so they need dominant owners. The owners must be natural, calm, consistent. With this kind of owner they can find their real character. You should not expect too much obedience from them.  They are naturally stubborn and has specific characters from birth. They can learn. They are trainable but commands must have meanings. They should know it. They should know there is purpose of commands. You must be consistent always.

    Some experts claims short haired ones more trainable and active. In spite of their unruly temper, in fact they are calm, polite and patient breed. They can show dominance to other dogs. Chow Chow is good with kids. Most of them will not like collars and leashes. If they grown with cats it will also not be a problem. When they are young (2-4 old) must be socialized well to be not very dominant and bad behavior or over protective. From the beginning Chow Chow need consistent training. Their character depends on it .

   In China they used for protection and dragging carts. Also for their meat and fur. Some says this sad past made Chow Chows character like this only obedient to one owner and withdrawn. Maybe that is why they are like not caring much and withdrawn who knows. But they can be very good family dogs if trained very well.

   Their structure looks like old dog fossils from millions years ago.Chow Chow knowns in China for thousands years as watcher, cart dragger, as protector of ships,...At past Chow Chow used in wolf, patridge hunts also as cart dragging dog. Chow Chows fur used to make jackets. This breeds meats are a food type in China even now. This beautiful breed Chow Chow brought to England in end of 1800s.  Their name probably came from a term used in English for the anything from Asia 'chow-chow'. Chow Chow is popular companion dog in America now in spite of their protection and watch dog features..

Chow chow puppy