The Chow Chow is a BASAL dog breed which means they are one of the oldest dog breeds in existence.
Ancient breeds are the oldest dog breeds whereas basal breeds are the breeds who helped to create modern-day breeds. Basal dog breeds are the sixteen base dog breeds that existed to create all our other dog breeds known today. -breedingbusiness.com/basal-dog-breeds/
Chows are known for their love of the water and are generally very good swimmers.
Most Chows are NOT particularly fond of water with some dogs not even liking to get their feet wet or go out for a walk when it is raining.-pets4homes.co.uk/dog-breeds/chow-chow/
Studies have found the Chow Chow to be very high in aggression towards other dogs.
Hart, B., & Hart, L. A. (2016). Breed and gender differences in dog behavior. In The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior and Interactions with People: Second Edition (pp. 118-132). Cambridge University Press
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Because of their abnormally straight hind legs, cruciate ligament rupture is a problem in Chows.
The Chow Chow has a predisposition for cruciate ligament rupture, due to its straight hind leg conformation.-animalia-life.com/chow-chow.html
The Chow Chow breed originated in Siberia.
The Chow Chow is such and old breed, it’s not clear where they originated but ti is generally accepted they are from China.-AKC
Chow Chows are born with an extra set of teeth. They have 44 while most dogs only have 42.
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Which of the following is a Chow Chow?
1. Shar Pei / 2. Chow Chow
According to AKC breed standard, there are four acceptable colors in the Chow: red-black-blue and cream.
There are FIVE colors in the Chow: red (light golden to deep mahogany), black, blue, cinnamon (light fawn to deep cinnamon) and cream.-AKC Breed Standard
Chow Chow puppies are born with a pink tongue that turns blue-black by the time they are 8-10 weeks old.
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Chow Chows have between 10-20 times the risk of stomach cancer compared to other breeds.
Veterinary databases indicate that about 0.1% of dogs (1 in 1000) received this diagnosis. However, certain breeds are diagnosed with stomach cancer much more frequently. Chow Chows have between 10-20 times the risk-chowhealth.org/mambo/studies-and-reports/stomach-cancer-study/19-what-is-the-chow-chow-stomach-cancer-study
The AKC recognizes two sizes of Chow Chow-standard and toy.
There is only one OFFICIAL size of Chow-HEIGHT 17-20 inches WEIGHT 45-70 pounds-AKC
Chows are generally an easily trained breed who are not stubborn and very social.
Strong-willed and stubborn, the Chow may become the boss of you if you allow him to.-AKC
