Wednesday, June 2, 2010

History and Temperament of Chow Chow Dogs

Chow Chow Dog Breed History, Grooming, Health Issues, Temperament and Living Conditions

Description: The Chow Chow is a massive dog, it is between 18 and 22 cm high and weighs 45-70 pounds. This race has unique features that almost straight hind legs are blue-black tongue. The straight legs are good for a pretty good walk. They have a big head with a broad, flat skull, muzzle is wide and deep, but not for long. This race has a high collar behind the head, making the appearance of a lion. Their nose has large open nostrils and black in color. Their teeth meet in a scissors bite. They have little triangle and erect ears. They have deep-set almond-shaped eyes and dark colors. With a wide chest is deep. The tail is set high and is very close behind. The coat is very thick and lush, it comes in different varieties, rough and smooth coat Coats. Usually, this dog is the color of black, blue, red, cream, cinnamon. It may come to a rare white, it is extremely rare.

History: The origin of the Chow Chow is not known. We know that this is one of the oldest breeds, dating from 206 BC, through the works on Chinese ceramics. This dog came from China and was used as working dogs, such as hunting, herding, sled pulling, guardian of a house and boat Guard. The dogs are used for making men their fur Coats and eating this dog is considered excellent, their flesh, even now.

 The Chow Chow was first brought to the United Kingdom with 18 hundreds. This is a very popular pet among the rich and famous people in the roaring 20s in America.

Temperaments: The Chow Chow has a strong sense of ownership and the owner wants to monitor. If the dog is well socialized normally not aggressive, but is only showing steadfast love to them on tape. It is not particularly active breed, and may prove to be independent and away. It is still the daily walks. this dog is a great natural intelligence and problem solving skills and be bored, if not given the mental and physical exercise. This dog is very good with children and other pets, provide, they are well socialized when young. The dog responds well to firm, strong training, which a dominant and powerful leader of the pack, the owner. This race requires confidence and commitment and a natural business owner, to bring the best of them. Without this information, the Chow Chow to take home, be aggressive and can be overprotective of space and against strangers. This race shows great loyalty to their masters, the master is seen as a boss.

Health Issues: They are prone to eye problems caused by eyelid abnormalities suffering. They are also prone to hip dysplasia, gastric cancer, ear infections and hotspots.

Grooming: To fluff lifted stood looking out, regular brushing is important. Dry shampoo when necessary, wet bathing resort. This race is a seasonally heavy transmitter.

Living conditions: With the right amount of movement of the Chow Chow can live in an apartment. A small garden is all that is required, the care of the dog that is sensitive to heat, everything needed from the garden of life.

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