Chow Chow Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

China

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Medium

Average Lifespan: 9-15 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: low

Shedding Level: high

Grooming Level: high

Trainability: moderate

Good For Novice Owners: low

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: moderate

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

The Chow Chow is aloof by nature. It is generally suspicious of strangers and is not a huge fan of other dogs either. Chow Chows are not know as the quintessential family dogs because they are better off living an independent lifestyle. That being said, they can be socialized in puppy hood to curb some of these tendencies. This breed is more suitable for a single experienced owner who does well with a dog that like to do its own thing.

The Chow Chow is an interesting-looking dog breed with an even more interesting personality. The Chow Chow is a canine of Chinese origin with an independent spirit and a powerful character. Some facts about Chow Chows are that they are an ancient dog breed and they are thought to be an ancestor for many modern spitz-type dog breeds.

Thought to be one of the most ancient canine breeds, and proven to be such through genetic testing, the Chow is thought to have originated as a companion to the Ancient Mongolian Cultures of northern China. The Emperor of the Chinese Han Dynasty was thought to have used the Chow Chow to guard personal possessions and a hunting breed.

The breed's name, however, originated with British Merchants who brought the breed back to England from China in the 18th century. The breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1903, is a member of the Non-Sporting Group, and became a popular breed in the United States by the 1920s. A pair of Chows even made it to the White House as presidential pups; two of them were the family pets of President Calvin Coolidge.

Temperament

The Chow Chow is aloof by nature; they’re considered one of the most independent dog breeds. Chows are generally suspicious of strangers and tend not to be huge fans of dogs outside of the family either. As protective and sometimes territorial dogs, well-socialized Chows tend to be affectionate with their families, but often still retain a wariness of strangers. That being said, they can be socialized in puppyhood to curb some of these tendencies and help prevent them from becoming aggressive behavior.