Chow Chow
Non-Sporting Group
AKC Recognized
📏 Size
Medium
⚖️ Weight
20 - 32 kg
🌍 Origin
China
🐕 Shedding
Moderate
✂️ Grooming
Weekly
Energy Level
low
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Aloof and dignified: often described as cat-like, Chows are devoted to their family but reserved with strangers and not always keen on being fussed over.
- Start early: their independent, stubborn streak means early socialization and calm, consistent training are essential.
- Heavy coat care: rough or smooth, the dense double coat sheds and needs regular brushing, with extra work during seasonal sheds.
- Keep them cool: that thick coat makes hot weather hard on them, so they need shade, cool spaces and exercise in the cooler parts of the day.
- Blue-black tongue: their blue-black tongue is a hallmark of the breed.
Getting out with a Chow Chow
They're happy with shorter, easy walks. Keep outings gentle in the heat.
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