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12 Interesting Facts About Chow Chows You Probably Didn’t Know

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The Chinese dog breed, the Chow Chow, is world famous for two things: its fluffy lion’s mane and its legendary stubbornness. However, if you know what to look out for with the brush and training, they are great companions throughout life.

FCI group 5: Spitz and archetypal dogs.
Section 5 – Asiatic Spitz and related breeds
Country of origin: China

FCI standard number: 205
Height at the withers:
Males: 48-56 cm
Females: 46-51 cm
Use: guard dog, companion dog

#1 He is probably descended from the Nordic peaks, his ancestor probably came to China via Russian Siberia and Mongolia, where the breed was bred as a versatile working dog.

#2 Unlike the prized palace dogs, the Pekingese or Shih Tzu, however, the Chow Chow was a commoner dog, an important working animal particularly in the cold northern regions of China, where it was used as a sled dog, herding dog, and hunting dog.

#3 In China, the breed is also known as sōngshīquǎn (鬆獅犬 – “puffed up lion dog”) or hēishé (黑舌 – “blue tongue”).

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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