Chow Chow Dog and Puppy Information Guide

Chinese Chow Chow Dog Breed Profile

Origin: The ancient Chinese Chow Chow dates back to the Han Dynasty about 150 BC, though some historians theorize that the breed may be even older. It was originally used as a hunting dog and one Chinese emperor about the 7th century AD was said to have had a kennel of 2,500 pairs of hunting dogs of the Chow variety. Later jobs included herding, carting and guarding. The breed's name did not come from the Chinese but rather from pidgin English when ship captains used the term "chow chow" to describe various bits of bric-a-brac instead of listing each cargo item separating. Since the dogs were often included in the miscellaneous assortment, the name came to be attached to this regal breed with its blue-black tongue.

Temperament: The Chow Chow is proud, independent, very loyal to its family and rather suspicious of strangers. It maintains a dignified, scowling expression. The Chow Chow is a natural watchdog.

Activity level: Though not an overly active dog, regular outdoor activity is a daily requirement.

Height/Weight: The average adult will range from 17-20 in (43-51 cm) at the withers and weigh up to 55 lb (25 kg).

Coat: There are two coat types in the breed. The most familiar is the luxurious, offstanding coat with the profuse lion-like ruff about the head and neck. The smooth-coated Chow Chow has a hard, dense, short outer coat and lacks the heavy ruff and leg feathering of the rough coat. Both coats carry a soft undercoat.

Color: The solid colors acceptable in this breed are red, tawny, black, blue, cream or white. Lighter shadings are permitted on parts of the body.

Grooming: A natural breed, the Chow Chow requires only regular brushing to remove dead hair and keep the undercoat free of mats.

Chinese Chow Chow Dog Breed Rescue

• Adopt a Chow - Pictures of dogs available for adoption. Located in Los Angeles.
• Adopt-A-Chow Rescue - A Chow Rescue non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of Chows in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
• Brase Chow Rescue - A volunteer non-profit Chow Chow Rescue committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and placement of sound natured Chows in central Pennsylvania and the bordering states.
• Chow Chow Rescue and Foster Care of Illinois - Specializing in the rescue and placement of friendly chows in need of homes. Volunteer needs, wish list, foster opportunities, and links to other rescues. Located in Aurora.
• Chow Chow Breed Rescue - List of various rescue organizations for Chow Chows.

• Chow Chow Welfare - Rescue with photographs of available dogs. Links to Clubs, and kennels.
• Chow Chows to the Rescue - Listing of rescued dogs available in Ohio or neaby states.
• Chow Dog Rescue - Rescue dedicated to the welfare, rescue and placement of abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted chows and chow mixes in the 50 states and Canada.
• Eastern Iowa Chow Chow Rescue - Lists pictures of available chows.
• NW Chow Chow Rescue - Northwest Chow Chow Rescue is a non-profit, charity devoted organization for saving and re-homing chow chows in the Northwest of the US.
• West Texas Chow Chow Rescue - They rescue friendly and outgoing Chow Chows and give them a second chance at finding loving and caring homes. Have placed numerous Chow Chows with loving families and individuals all across the country and even overseas.

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Chinese Chow Chow Dog Breed Information

• NetChows.com - The friendly Chow-Chow search engine comprising all chow related aspects.
• Chow Chow Dogs - Rescues, dog names, breed information and care, and messages.
• Chow Chow Puppy Pages - Photos from Chow Chow puppies in all colors and coats. You can add a photo from your own Chow pup too.
• Chow Chow Ring Listing - Links to Chow Chow web sites.
• Chow Fanciers Web Ring Listing - Gate to Chow web sites.
• CHOWCHOW.at - The Chow-Chow Portal.Information on the breed, including the Smooth Chow Chow, from an European perspective.
• Happy Chow Links - A comprehensive listing of Chow Chow sites around the world.
• Standard of the Chow Chow - Illustrated learning tool that makes visualizing the possible faults easy.
• Standard of the Chow Chow - Text only version - AKC Breed Standard published by Chow Chow, Inc.