Mary Allen
#10 In fact, however, he is a very loyal and devoted dog to his master or mistress, who first has to earn his respect and trust.
#11 He is not a dog for beginners, he needs consistent, loving and patient training and confident leadership.
#12 Then he can fully develop his strong but good-natured character and dignified loyalty.
Dog lover and science journalist Horst Stern is reported to have said of the breed, "The Chow is a dog that is a master in search of his non-dog master."