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puppy for your family. Includes an Chow Chow Puppy Breeders
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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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Attention Chinese Chow Chow Rescue Organizations -
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Chow Chow Puppy
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Find the Perfect Chow Chow Puppy, Chow Chow Puppy Breeder and Chow Chow
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Chow Chow
Puppy Central offers a wealth of information on choosing a Chow Chow
puppy for your family. Includes an Chow Chow Puppy Breeders
Directory, Chow Chow Puppy Classifieds, clubs, rescue, Chow Chow
bookstore and more. |
|
Chow Chows 2005 Calendar
Browntrout Publishers
Click to purchase online from Amazon.com |
Puppy Central Home
Page -
Chow Chow Puppy Central Menu - Chow Chow Breed
Profile |
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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.
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Photo courtesy of:
Chow Chow 2004 Calendar
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Back to Chow
Chow Puppy Central Menu
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Puppy Central Home Page -
Chow Chow Puppy Central Menu -
Chow Chow Breed Profile
Chow Chow Puppy Breeders -
Chow Chow Clubs - Chow Chow Rescue |
|
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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Attention Chinese Chow Chow Rescue Organizations -
Click Here to Add Your Breed Rescue |
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