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Chow Chow

3.8 (6 reviews)China#76
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Key Takeaways

  • Medium breed belonging to the Companion Dogs group, known for typical breed characteristics.
  • Low-energy breed that adapts well to apartment living and relaxed lifestyles.
  • Can be stubborn; best suited for experienced owners with patience and consistent training.
  • Heavy shedder that requires frequent grooming and regular coat maintenance.

Quick Facts

Group

Companion Dogs

Size

Medium

Life Span

13-15 years

Popularity

#76

Puppy Price

$600-$800

Energy Level

Low

Shedding Level

Frequent

Trainability

Stubborn

Common Names & Aliases

ChowdrenChow
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⚖️Chow Chow Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • Activity Requirement / Exercise Need:Low exercise requirements, easy to satisfy

Disadvantages

  • Allergy Friendliness:Not hypoallergenic, may trigger allergies

  • Grooming Requirements:Very high maintenance, daily grooming required

  • Shedding Level:Heavy shedding requires frequent grooming

  • Training Difficulty:Challenging to train, requires patience

  • Lifestyle Adaptability:Below-average adaptability, needs routine

  • Child Compatibility:Requires supervision around children

  • Dog Friendly:Not suitable for multi-dog households

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Price and Availability

Price Range

$600-$800

If you choose to purchase the Chow Chow, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders' sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Chow Chow for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Chow Chow gets to a happy place.

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Availability

5/5

Availability

Very frequent: The Chow Chow is quite easy to get. There is a risk of overbreeding, as it is an extremely popular breed.

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History

The breed originated in China and is known to date to the Han dynasty, which ruled around 200 BC. According to some sources, the breed can have come originally from the Arctic Circle, then migrated to Mongolia and China, that is why the Chow Chow is possibly one of the oldest breeds.

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Recognition

Classifications

AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1903 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.

This breed is recognized by the following organizations:

American Kennel Club
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Australian National Kennel Council
Canadian Kennel Club
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Kennel Club of Great Britain
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Chow Chow is not hypoallergenic, so it may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

The Chow Chow demands daily grooming and frequent professional grooming to maintain coat health.

The Chow Chow sheds heavily year-round and requires frequent grooming to manage loose hair.

calm and relaxed, requiring only short walks and minimal exercise, making the Chow Chow ideal for apartment living.

The Chow Chow is independent-minded and requires experienced handling with firm, consistent training from an early age.

The Chow Chow is moderately tolerant of children but requires supervision and proper introduction.

The Chow Chow is not recommended for multi-dog households due to dominant or aggressive tendencies.

The Chow Chow requires minimal exercise, content with short walks around the block.

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Chow Chow Comments, Reviews and Questions

Wessel

2022-04-21

Most well behaved and trainable dog I ever had. Sweet, loveable, calm demeanour. Do not require a ton of attention or exercise, great for a busy schedule.

Pam S.

2022-03-23

Inaccurate and contradicting. States Chows are Intelligent but low intelligence. They're STUBBORN. They're actually very EASY to train. Meaning, teaching them what you'd like them to do. Getting them to do it, is a whole different story.

Chow Chow Enthusiast

2022-01-03

This article has common misconceptions Chows are very smart but not motivated loving clean & very cat like Low to no dander & very in tune with their humans Share life with a Chow & you will be hooked Best dog for many reasons.

Logan

2021-12-29

Chows awesome if they are trained well. Very loyal and naturally very intelligent.

Mary

2020-06-11

Chow chows are the worst dogs ever! they bullied my hamster, bit my daughter, and are very stupid.

Rv

2020-04-11

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