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chow chows
Breed Overview
Browse All chow chow PuppiesQuick facts
SizeLarge
Lifespan12-15 Years
EnergyLow
Allergy-Friendly?Yes
Shedding AmountLow
Breed GroupNon Sporting
Personality & Training
Tendency to Bark
Low
Trainability
Moderate
Good For:
- Kids
- Cats
- Other Dogs
- Apartments
- Large Living Spaces
- Seniors
- First Time Pet Owners
- Watch Dog
- Cold Climates
- Water Activities
Physical Characteristics
Average Height
Females: 1 in
Males: 1 in
Average Weight
Females: 1 lbs
Males: 1 lbs
Drool Amount
Low
Colors
BlackBlueCinnamonCreamRed
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About chow chows
This fashionable breed is more than 2,000 years old and stems from ancient China. The Chow has had several well-known owners throughout the years, including Elvis Presley and Martha Stewart. Timeless and loyal, the Chow Chow has several distinctive features: a blue-black tongue, a stiff-legged "stilted" way of moving, and a snobbish expression, along with the large ruff around the head and shoulders. This medium-sized lion lookalike enjoys exercise, thrives in cold weather, and also can do well living in an apartment or a home.