Chow Chow , English Chow Chow, often abbreviated as Chow, is a very old breed, probably named after its head resembles a male lion; it weighs about 30kg and is about 50cm tall; it has a docile personality and can be used for hunting. For dogs, drag dogs, guard dogs, companion dogs. Some scholars claim that Chow is a Samoyed, Norwegian Deerhound, Ancestor of the Pomeranian and the Pomeranian.

Species distribution of Chow Chow

Chow Chow, also known as Qiao Qiao dog, English name Chow Chow, Chow or Chowdren, is a kind of original An ancient dog breed produced in China, its accurate history can be traced back to the earliest Shang Dynasty. The Chow Chow, as it is known today, is very recognizable in pottery and sculpture from the Han Dynasty in China (206 BC to 22A.D.). Some other prehistoric artifacts show that the history of this species is even much earlier, including the Huayan murals in Ningming, Zuojiang, Guangxi (according to textual research, the murals of the Spring and Autumn Period) have their image depictions. The Chow Chow is a fox breed. Some scholars claim that the Chow Chow is Samoyed dog, Norwegian Deerhound, Pomeranian and Dutch Curlytail Ancestors of the poodle. In ancient Chinese historical accounts, the ancient Chinese Chow Chow was used as a tribute to the Shang Dynasty in the Liangnan and Guangxi regions (the location of the Shang Dynasty song was Hebi, Henan), and in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the ancient Chinese Chow Chow was even more One of the two main breeds of hunting dogs in the royal family, it is also reported that in modern times: a Chinese emperor in the Tang Dynasty (7th century AD) had 100,000 hunters and 2,500 Chow Chow dogs.

Origins of the Chow Chow

Today, the Chow Chow is a very fashionable pets and guardian dogs. But there is plenty of evidence in China that it was primarily used as a hunting dog for centuries. In the history of the Chow Chow, probably in the Tang Dynasty of China in the 7th century AD, it was the most prosperous dog breed that was most favored by the emperor. Obviously, the Chow Chow is a very talented breed. Can do what all other breeds can do. In caracal hunting, with its strong sense of smell, loyalty and reliability, and its intelligence, it is often used to hunt down Mongolian pheasants and Yunnan pheasants. In hunting, its speed and endurance are often highly appreciated.

There is no doubt that the traceable data can clearly show that the Chow Chow originated in Guangdong and Guangdong during the Xia and Shang Dynasties, which is beyond doubt. At one time, the southern part of China was huge, especially in the central area of Guangzhou. But there is no escaping the situation of being wiped out. In Guangdong and Guangxi, it is considered to be indigenous and inherent. It is often referred to as black tongue" or "black mouth" dog. Widely known as "Song-haired Dog", "Poodle", "Squirreldog", "fox dog", fat dog" etc. In the north, such as Beijing, it is often called wolf dog, black bear dog or more complex black tongue or Cantonese dog or "Southern lion" , "Guangzhou Lion", etc.

The name Chow Chow is based on its origin in China. It is based on the Cantonese transliteration of Chinese "" (the original Chinese name of the Chow Chow in ancient China). And today The Westerners prefer to call the Chow Chow Chowdren to personify it.

The first Western description of the Chow Chow was recorded by Pastor Gilbert White, British Selbers, and later Published in Selber's Natural History and Ancient Customs, the dog was detailed at the time and was indistinguishable from today's Chow Chow, which the priest's neighbor bought in the East India Company in 1780 and shipped from Canton Chow Chow.

The   Chow Chow did not receive attention when it first entered the United Kingdom, and it was not until 1880, when Queen Victoria liked the Chow Chow, that the breed attracted people's interest in the United Kingdom and developed to the present. Quantity. In England, a dedicated club was first established in 1889, and in 1890 Debye owned a Chow Chow named Takya, which was shown for the first time in the United States and in Westminster, New York. Ranked third among mixed breed dogs in the Kennel Club.

The AKC officially recognized the breed in 1903, and in 1906 the American Chow Chow Club was agreed to form as one of the AKC's member clubs One, today it's a fairly established breed in America.

Chow Chow The dog has a more elegant temperament and doesn't like to be disruptive. Don't think its mellow bear man fur will be easy to hold, they will usually disappoint you because They don't like to be teased very much, and they are the easiest dog breeds to learn to toilet. But The Chow Chow has a very unique personality, they are very cat-like, very egoistic, independent and stubborn.

Clever but not easy to teach, because their nature is not to please their owners, their self-centered personality cannot be used in ordinary dog training. They don't do things they don't want to do.

Ignoring people or other animals, it is a dog of great arrogance and character. They are often mistaken for a very wild and aggressive animal. In fact, they dislike strangers and are very territorial, as long as they are in its territory, they will also be very unfriendly to strangers, and it will defend everything. So the Chow Chow needs a strong and stubborn owner.

Chow ChowDog is a dog that is not very obedient, sometimes very independent, people can hug and play with it, and even modify its actions with tone, but never let it dominate its owner. Usually introduced by the owner and approached in a proper way, strangers can pet the Chow Chow in a quiet and elegant way, and cannot tease and treat the Chow Chow like a pug. Never confuse its dignity and aloofness with fierceness and difficulty. It only thinks about its own business and generally does not cause trouble.

The grumpy Chow Chow is not this breed The representative of , bad temper is generally the result of poor parenting and extreme lack of "socialization". The appearance and character of the Chow Chow have the nobility of a lion, the wit of a panda, TeddyThe attractiveness of a bear, the grace and independence of a cat, and the loyalty and love of a dog. All of the above characteristics, the Chow Chow has more or less, but its intelligence and love, its independence and nobility make him the most unique.

Chow ChowAdvantages:

1. Chow Chow is very light dog, don't look at it is stocky and hairy, but the body odor is very light. Always take care of it in a timely manner to ensure that Chow Chow has a clean body, its body odor is negligible. This allows the family to get in touch with it better.

2. The Chow Chow is a dog that is very loyal to its owner and will only recognize one owner in its lifetime. Some people say that the Chow Chow is a very stupid dog, but in fact, the Chow Chow is quite intelligent. Once it recognizes the owner, it will not change.

Chow Chow Disadvantages:

1. Has a relatively strong autonomy. In life, the Chow is arrogant, for example, when you take it out, it basically turns a blind eye to other dogs. In life, the Chow Chow has a stronger personality. Of course, it will also bring you happiness.

2. The origin of the Chow Chow is very ancient, and it was also used as a ferocious hunting dog a long time ago. Therefore, in the process of raising, parents should pay special attention, observe its personality, master the correct way to get along with it, do not stimulate the bottom line of the Chow Chow, and do not anger it.

to Chow Chow is very important not to feed too much meat to the Chow Chow, otherwise the Chow Chow is prone to skin problems. Good sources of protein are: eggs, rice, country cheese, and a small spoonful of meat. The most commonly fed is rice. Rice is great for their digestive system and brightens the fur.

The recommended adult dog food is "a moderate amount of vitamins and protein." It should be mixed with warm water (don't use gravy). If feeding dry food, make sure it is already expanded, otherwise the gas produced when the dry food becomes wet in the stomach can cause serious torsion problems and can lead to the death of the dog.

Most dog food bought in supermarkets Both contain preservatives and some additives, and long-term feeding can have a bad effect on your Chow Chow. It is best to keep the same common food as possible (chicken or vegetable rice stew) to ensure good health of the Chow Chow.

The amount of feeding varies from dog to dog, but most Chow Chow eats about 4 cups a day, 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening; or just 4 in the evening, depending on how convenient it is for you. The key is not to let the Chow Chow feed itself. If a dog eats too much, its stomach will swell and it will die.

Any dog glue (raw leather) is not recommended. Raw hides have killed many dogs because of the fact that dogs can't fully digest them, or because they get stuck. If you're willing to give your Chow something to chew on, the best thing to do is a hoof bone.

First attempt to breedChow Chow Dog The owner of the dog should go to the owner of the dog and observe the appearance, characteristics and basic characteristics of the dog with his own eyes before purchasing. At the same time, it is necessary to carefully study the information about the introduction of the dog, and strengthen the understanding of the dog, so as to have a good idea when purchasing. Specific attention should be paid to the following points[5]:

(1) The head should be relatively wide and flat, and the head should be wedge-shaped, axe-shaped or triangular, generally mixed-race, and cannot be selected.

(2) The tongue should be blue, and the tongue should be red or pink or have red spots, all of which are hybrids and cannot be purchased.

(3) The ears should be small, triangular, and erect ears that lean forward slightly.

(4) The nose is large and wide, with open nostrils. The eyes are slightly oblique, almond-shaped, and should be dark brown or black in and around the eyes and at the tip of the nose.

(5) The snout is wider and the upper lip covers the lower lip when the mouth is closed. The gums and lips should be black. Teeth should be flat and in a scissors bite.

(6) The neck should be strong and full, and the trunk, back and hips, and limbs should be short. The chest is broad and deep, and the loins are well muscled.

(7) The limbs should be short and strong, and the standing posture should be good. The forelegs are straight, with thick bones, and the hind legs are strong and muscular, with cat-like toes and thick pads.

(8) The base of the tail is high, the tail is rolled up to the back, and the tail has long and fluffy feathers, which is beautiful and generous in appearance.

(9) The whole body coat is rich, dense, straight and long, bright in color, loose as cotton, fluffy and soft. Especially the coat on the head and neck is as fluffy as a lion.

(10) The coat color is monochromatic, which can be black, white, beige, red, blue-purple, tawny, silver-gray, but cannot have magic patterns and variegated colors.

(11) At the time of the transaction, the seller should ask for the pedigree certificate, the vaccination certificate, the transfer certificate signed by both parties and the 7-14 day health and safety guarantee.