Behaviour

Chow Chows are often regarded as excellent family dogs. They have a peaceful and well-behaved disposition despite their average height and weight of 17-21 inches and 45-85 pounds, respectively. Chows are one of the simplest dog breeds to housebreak since they have low propensities for disruptive habits including digging, barking, and chewing.

It is important to remember, however, that Chow Chows are not often known for being sociable and gregarious. They are wary of people they don't know and might be hostile to other dogs.

This personality trait is consistent with their traditional function as guard dogs, when their vigilant nature was highly prized. Chows benefit greatly from early exposure to other canines, cats, and humans in order to help them adjust to new social environments.

The Chow Chow can trace its ancestry all the way back to ancient China, when it was used as a multipurpose working dog for activities such as hunting, herding, cart hauling, and guarding. It walks a little stiffly and has a thick mane of hair around its neck, but its distinctive blue-black tongue and other distinguishing traits set it apart.

Chow chows are very devoted to their families, typically picking a favorite member of the pack to spend most of their time with. They may be reluctant to let outsiders into their house because they are too concerned with protecting their family.

It's wise to proceed with care around Chow Chows. They may bite or nip more forcefully if you try to get away from them too quickly. To encourage the proper conduct, it is better to wait until the dog lets go of your hand before continuing play again.

The Chow Chow may have either a rough or smooth coat. There is a thick double layer on both versions. Rough coats have dense, woolly underfur and straight, coarse outside fur.

In comparison, the smooth coat is softer and has an undercoat but no distinctive "ruff" around the legs and tail, as the name indicates. The beauty and care needs of various coats vary greatly