Understanding and Training a Chow Chow
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Independent, serious, stubborn and wilful, the Chow Chow requires an equally stubborn and wilful owner. Strong leadership means persuasive and consistent training. Training needs to be introduced from an early age, and should never include harsh punishment or force, as this will only annoy, distance and possibly anger the breed.
Often regarded as more of a domesticated cat than a domesticated dog, the Chow can be standoffish, with quite a
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serious approach to strangers, and sometimes with their own family. This keen sense of proprietorship makes them excellent guard dogs, as they quietly observe the activities in and outside of the home. Strong guarding instincts usually equate to strong loyalty to their owners, although many Chows are one-person dogs.
The Chow Chow is not a highly active dog in the home, however does crave routines to keep mentally & physically stimulated. In order to maintain a happy & content disposition, socialise this breed early, often and throughout its life. Allow plenty of outside exercise and exploration, in addition to important purpose in the home, with well-supervised respect to the breed's independent nature.
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Breed Name: Chow Chow
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Brief Description:
- General Size: 45 - 70 lbs (20 - 32 kg); 46 - 56 cm
- General Temperament: Alert, Strong-willed & Independent
- General Description: An alert, wilful, yet quiet guardian of the home - loyal, yet aloof.
Breed’s Key Traits
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Brief History
A very ancient Chinese breed used to hunt wolf and bear, pull carts and guard the home. The first Chow Chow to appear in Great Britain was in the late 19th century, where they are kept today as companions and guard dogs.
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