Chow Chows

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The Chow Chow, or Puffy Lion Dog in Chinese, dates back several thousand years, and its fossils are akin to the oldest known dog fossils. Chinese Emperors, peasants, and merchants employed them to guard ships, boats, pull carts and sleds alike, and hunt fowl and wild dogs, especially wolves. The flesh is savored as a delicacy in China, and its profuse fur is used to ornament some coats. The name, Chow Chow, probably originated in England from the colloquial term, "chow-chow"; this term was used to describe all sorts of things brought back from Asia by the English merchants. Chow roughly translates to stuff. You can spot a Chow Chow by its bluish or purple tongue, erect ears, rough thick coat, and big ruff or mane. Its perfectly straight hind legs are also distinctive markers for this breed. Its gait is rather stilted. Its rough or smooth coat is red, black, blue, chestnut, cinnamon, cream, tan, fawn, gray, or white. It always has just one color per coat. The very broad head's large mane makes the Chow Chow look like a lion.

The Chow Chow is not a suitable dog for large families or visitors. It's a cautious, singular, devoted breed that dislikes strangers and acts very protective and reserved. It's like a well-to-do gentleman that's not outgoing or people-friendly. It can even take special preference for the main owner at the expense of the family. The Chow Chow does not respond well to leashes or commands. It needs to see the point of the training. The Chow Chow suffered brutal treatment in China because of its use as a delicacy and favorite meal, and its work dog traits. The Chow Chow was either on the job or being used as a meal. It had a rough, solitary life originally. Nowadays, it is well adapted to family dog life. Its serious tone toward strangers can be discouraging to visitors, and it seems to have territorial and protective instincts for its owner's home.

The Chow Chow doesn't exert itself exercising. It leads a slow, thoughtful, almost mournful life by all accounts. It needs to time to relieve stress and tension at scheduled intervals each day. This could include a brisk walk, exploration, or a walk in the park. The Chow Chow may stay alone for most of the day, but it has tight bonds with its owner. Its not violent or shy if it's bred well. The Chow Chow is one of the most ancient dog breeds, and, although it originated from the wild wolf, it looks nothing like it. The Chow Chow gets elbow dysplasia on a level above any other breed. Chow chows are famous and historically relevant because they were probably accompaniments to the Mongolian hordes during their invasions of China, the Middle East, and Europe in the early part of the last millennium.

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