Chow-chow is one of the most beautiful dogs. The breed of chow-chow dogs is very ancient, known for more than 2 thousand years. It is believed that it is one of the first breeds that originated from a wolf. Initially, the Chow Chow were common in the steppes of China and Mongolia.
Its modern name the dog received only a hundred years ago, before that it was called the Tibetan mastiff, a barbarian dog, a Tatar dog. Chows were used as hunting dogs, dogs of reindeer breeders, they served for protection and even as sled dogs. Thoroughbred chows were bred in Buddhist monasteries and the "secrecy" from the breed was removed in 1785, then the Chow became known in Europe from foreign books where the descriptions of the dog met. In the 1830s, in England, they began to improve this breed.
Characteristics of the breed chow-chow
Chow-chow are like big toys with elegant wool and blue tongue. The character is not toy. Dogs are independent, they recognize only one owner. Chow-chow have a low degree of learning ability and low level of command execution, they are not very active. Despite this, with proper training and care the dog grows cheerful, kind and understanding, although, as a rule, shows its love only to a close environment.
The chow-chow males reach a height of 48-56 cm, females - 46-51 cm. The weight of males is 25-32 kg, females - 20-27 kg. These wonderful dogs live 9-15 years.
Contents of chow chow dogs
The content of chow-chow is not a troublesome business. Thanks to calmness and poise, today these dogs are common pets, warm, soft, fluffy. They get along well in the apartments, although they like spacious rooms.
Proper development of the Chow Chow requires proper nutrition. Feeds should be tailored to suit individual characteristics and without a large amount of protein and fats. It is better to underfeed than overfeed. And it is necessary to include in the diet of the dog cereals, meat and fish in fresh form, lettuce, parsley. Chow-chow are fastidious and suspicious of new food.
Walking with a dog is better 2-3 times a day and in those places where it can run wild and get physical exercise.
Care for Chow Chow Dogs
Care for chow-chow is not difficult. Many people are frightened by their size and long hair. But these dogs are not inclined to spoil furniture, almost do not bring dirt from the street, bypass puddles, shake off - they are clean from nature. Wash them 2-3 times a year. Weekly comb. Wool during the moult is not strewed throughout the apartment, but remains on the dog and is removed when combing. As well as other dogs, the chow-chow ears are cleaned, they rub their eyes and shorten the nails.
Dogs of the Chow Chow breed suffer from such diseases as bloating, dysplasia of the hip and elbow joints, they often have a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee joint. Dogs of this breed can have diabetes mellitus, melanoma, glaucoma, inversion or eversion of the eyelid. All these diseases are treated, it is important only to turn to a specialist in time. And, of course, do not neglect the rules of keeping a large dog, the rules of feeding. The fact that the animal was sick more often
In order not to buy an already sick puppy, when buying, you need to find out information about both parents.
Dogs of this breed are not evil, but on their own mind. Very fond of their domestic, even cats, if grown together. Chow-chow and children are best friends, but if the children do not scoff at them. Spartans suffer any physical pain, but they do not tolerate grievances. However, this fact should not stop you when buying chow-chow. Just talk with the children, and on the street, wear a dog collar.