“Chow Chow” The Chow Chow (sometimes simply Chow) is a dog
breed originally from northern China, where it is referred to as Songshi Quan which means "puffylion-dog”. Weight: Male 55 to 70 pounds(25 to 32 kgs) Female 45 to 60 pounds (20 to27 kgs) Height: 7 to 20 inches (43 to 51 cm) Coat: Thick and coarse Colour: Red ,Cinnamon, Black, Cream, Blue Life span: 9–15 years
DIET Evidently, any high quality type of food can require the right nutrients for any dog’s skin, hair, and overall health. Therefore, ensuring that the food contains enough digestible proteins is crucial. The adjustment of the diet is also necessary. How much this breed eats all depends on the physiological characteristics, such as: size, metabolism, age etc. Chow Chow dogs must eat twice a day. Due to the Chow Chow’s heavy build, it is important that this dog never be overweight or can lead to injuries of the hip.
1) The Chow Chow is a sturdily built dog, square in profile,
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with a broad skull and small, triangular, erect ears with rounded tips. The breed is known for a very dense double coat that is either smooth or rough, and is particularly thick in the neck area. Eyes are typically deep set and almond shape. One of the distinctive feature is the curly tail. The nose should be black, but blue-coated can have a solid blue or slate-colored nose.
Affectionate and devoted to family, the Chow is reserved and discerning with strangers. Their cat-like personalities make them independent, stubborn and less eager to please than other breeds. They require early socialization and training, and some kind of exercise daily. Regular grooming and bathing is a must to maintain their double coats.
The Chow Chow can suffer from entropion, glaucoma, juvenile cataracts,lymphoma, hip dysplasia, diabetes mellitus,canine pemphigus,and gastric cancer. Chow Chows are a high risk breed for autoimmune disease and are at a predisposition for skin melanoma. Due to the Chow Chow's thick coat, fleas can be a problem.