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The chests are powerful, compactly built dogs up to 20 high at the shoulders. Their characteristic features include the lion’s mane ruff around the head and shoulders; A blue-black tongue; Deep-set almond eyes that add to a nervous, snobbish expression; And a stiff-legged gait. Chicks may have thick or smooth coats of red, black, blue, cinnamon, or cream.
Owners say that the dogs are the cleanest of the dogs: they easily get out of the house, have little dog smell, and are considered as sharp as cats. Well-socialized choses are never racy or unswerving, but are always sophisticated and iconic. They differ with strangers and are eternally loyal to loved ones. Calm and friendly, with no special exercise needed, Chows happily move into city life.
The Chow Chow, one of the world’s most eccentric and possibly oldest breeds, is depicted in artifacts from the Han Dynasty of China (c. 206 BCE), but evidence suggests that the chow goes much further and other Spitz-type Breeds have ancestors. Norwegian Elkound to Danti Pomeranian.
Has played many roles during its long history. At times, he was the greatest companion of the Chinese nobles. An emperor of the Tang dynasty, around the eighth century, owned a kennel facility, which housed about 5,000 Chows and a permanent staff of that number twice. But over the centuries they also earned themselves as their keepers, hunters, and hunters. Their ancestors were a food source in the remote past of their densely populated, protein-hungry homeland. The surname of an ancient breed is Edible Dog, and there is a theory behind the origin of the name Chow that it derives from the Cantonese word for “”food””.
The more popular description of the breed’s name concerns 18th-century merchant ships of the British Empire. At the time, the Pidgin-English expression “”Chow Chow”” described small, miscellaneous items within a ship’s cargo that were not items. “”Chow Chow”” was just another way of saying “”et cetera””, and strange-looking dogs received by British merchants in China were included in the ship’s display under “”Chow Chow””.
In the 1820s, Chow Choz was exhibited at the London Zoo as “”the wild dogs of China””, but they did not really catch on in the West until Queen Victoria, an unfamiliar dog lover, took over a century. Did not acquire later. Chicks were first exhibited in the US in the 1890s and were admitted to the AKC in 1903.
A powerful, strong, square built dog of the Arctic type, medium in size and heavy bone with strong muscle development. The body is compact, short coupled, broad and deep, the tail set high and carried close to the back, supported by four straight, strong, sound legs throughout. When viewed from the side, the hind legs have a slightly pronounced angle and the hip joint and metatarsal are directly below the hip joint. It is a structure that produces small, stilted gaits specific to the breed. The wide, flat skull and large head with short, wide and deep muzzle are proudly carried and accented by a ruff. Elegance and substance must be combined into a well-balanced whole, never so large as to transcend the ability to remain active, alert and agile. Wearing a smooth or a thick coarse coat, Chow is a masterpiece of beauty, dignity and naturalness. Essential to the true chow type is his unique blue-black tongue, hoarse expression and stilted gait.
The gestation period in lasts for 60-64 days The primary period of the reproductive cycle of the female is called Proestrus and goes on for around 9 days. During this time the females begin to draw in males. The subsequent part is the Estrus when the bitch is receptive to the male. It goes on for around 3 to 11 days. The third part is the Diestrus. Usually, it happens around day 14. In this period the bitch’s discharge changes for distinctive red and reaching its end. The vulva gets back to average, and she will no longer allow mating. The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time span between heat periods ordinarily keeps going around a half year. The litter size ranges between 6 to 8 puppies at a time.
Both rough and smooth coats have a rich double coat and need to be prepared regularly. Bathing at least twice per week and monthly can keep a dog’s skin and coat healthy. Make sure to quickly fix any parasitic issues, such as flea or ticks. Include eye and ear care with each grooming, and trim nails regularly. The puppy coat and the coat around the head can become badly mantled if not regularly groomed. Care must be taken to remove all mats and brushes or comb through the undercoat. It is better to use a cool air dryer to thoroughly dry the chow after bathing.
Early socialization and puppy training classes are recommended and help ensure that Chow grows into a well-adjusted, well-run companion. Patience and positive, consistent reinforcement are the keys to successful training. Chow Chow is a very intelligent dog but can be stubborn. Harsh training methods should be avoided to develop a trustworthy relationship. Patience, appreciation and regular practice are the best tools to use with your chow.
Chow Chow is an active and alert dog that needs moderate exercise. Chow requires daily walking and moderate play with toys, at least with rough play or high-impact exercise. Avoid exercise during the warmer days of the day, as the breed does not tolerate high heat or humidity well. Walking at a moderate pace four or more times a day will help keep the chow and the owner happy and healthy, and doing activities together enhances the human-dog bond.
Many excellent-quality commercial dry and wet dog foods are available. Many owners choose to feed a low-grain diet. Regularly check Chow’s skin for any irritation or other symptoms of allergies, even if you have not changed a commercial diet, as dog food companies often change formulas. Keep in mind that treating dogs can also cause allergies and digestive problems. Give very little to table scraps, if not at all, especially avoid cooked bones and foods with high fat content. Know which human foods are safe for dogs, and which are not. If you have any concerns about your dog’s weight or diet, check with your vet.
Health issues for chow chow may include eyelid penetration, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, allergies and thyroid function. These issues can be minimized by health screening, responsible reproduction and routine health care and can be diagnosed and managed with veterinary care. Detailed and detailed information about the health of the breed Chow Chow Club, Inc. Can be seen on the website of
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