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The Chow dog breed has been recognized, by the AKC, since 1903. The
Chow dog breed has been compared to the Spitz dog breed. However, the
true bloodline of the Chow Chow is unknown. However, the Chow dog breed
has been widely popular in China for possibly thousands of years. The
Chow was originally bred as a as a hunting dog where it was used to
sniff out and find birds. However, the breed started to decline in
numbers and quality. But a few Chow's were kept inside monasteries and
with wealthy families and survived.
The "Chow Chow" name originate during the 1700's when large
numbers of these canines were imported into England from China. This
breed was introduced in the United States around the late 1800s when
they were imported from various parts of England. Queen Victoria, the
Queen of England had a great affection for the chow breed which helped
boost the dogs popularity.
Personality wise, the Chow is a top rated watchdogs, and its ability to
protect, its family, is tremendous. This dog is immensely cautious
about protecting its family members. The Chow Chow though is very
reserved and very suspicious of strangers and other pets. As it is hard
to train, the Chow dog breed may be a dog for new dog owners to avoid.
Taking Care of Your Chow Dog
Chow's have a thick coat ; so, they do not fare well during hot, humid
weather. The Chow Chow dog breed's coat is smooth, yet thick, and needs
a good brushing at least once per week. The Chow may have rough fur and
need to be brushed every other day. This is especially true when they
are shedding. For exercise, a brisk walk, each morning, is all that is
needed.
Health Statistics: Lifespan: Lives up to 13 years with 9 being average.
Major health Problems: entropy, CHD, and patellar luxation. Minor
health problems include stenotic nares, elbow dysplasia, distichiasis,
gastric torsion, cataracts, and glaucoma. distichiasis, gastric
torsion, cataracts, and glaucoma.
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| Jon Martin is a dog enthusiast who has been enamored with dogs since
he was given a small poodle when he was a child. This site,
dogbreedingdirectory, has a quest is to be a one-stop-shop for dog breeders and to describe the Dog Breeds From A-To-Z. This article, in particular will examine the majestic Chow Chow dog breed.
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