Living conditions

LIVING CONDITIONS:

The Chow Chow will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is relatively inactive indoors and a small yard is sufficient. Sensitive to heat, can live in or outdoors in cooler weather.

History

HISTORY:

Experts have long speculated that the Chow Chow is one of the oldest dog breeds, and genetic testing has proven that to be true. The ancient breed is believed to have originated in Mongolia and Northern China, slowly moving south with the nomadic tribes of Mongolia.

Early depictions of dogs resembling the Chow Chow appear in pottery and paintings from thE in  Dynasty One Chinese emperor was said to have kept 2,500 pairs of Chows as hunting dogs. In addition to hunting, the dogs were used to guard their owners' possessions. On the down side, their fur was used to trim coats and their flesh was considered a delicacy.

Personality

PERSONALITY:

Some compare the Chow Chow's disposition to that of a cat: aloof, reserved, independent, dignified, intelligent, and stubborn.

Despite his scowl, a chow should never be aggressive or shy. The dogs  tend to mind their own business and don't usually start trouble. They'll play with their people,  in which case he'll challenge the trespasser. 

Health Problems

HEALTH  PROBLEMS.

They are prone to suffer eye irritation called entropion, caused by eyelid abnormality; this can be corrected with surgery. Also prone to hip dysplasia, stomach cancer, hot spots and ear infections. Because of their relatively short muzzles they often snore.

AChow Chow undergoing acupuncture therapy:

Description of Chow Chow :)

The Chow Chow is a large and stocky dog.

 The head is large and broad with a flat skull. The muzzle is broad and deep. There is a huge ruff behind the head, whch gives it a lion-like appearance. The black nose is large with well open nostrils.

    

 The teeth meet in a scissors bite.