About Chow Chow 

The Chow Chow Dog, mostly identified as a dog from China, also due to its name. This dog is a sturdily built one, with a little square like profile, a broad skull and small, triangular-erect ears with rounded tips. One of the furriest breeds to get, the dense double coat is either very smooth or rough not in between. With a very thick fur around the neck area, it gives a unique look to the dogs. The dogs are found mostly in shades of red, black, blue, cinnamon, fawn, or creamy colour. These kinds of dogs are very distinctive and behave more like four-legged canines rather than dogs. 

Brief History – Chow Chow Dog

The Chow Chow dogs are of a basal breed that came straight away from Northern China during the 19th century. 

In China, people consider these dogs as war dogs as one of the Chinese legends once mentioned. It resembles large war dogs from Central Asia who had black-tongue like the lions. It is also said that one of the Chinese rulers once owned 5,000 Chows at a time and since then the love for chow chows has spread across China. It is believed that the Chow chows used to pull dog sledges through swampy terrain as discovered by Marco Polo.

General Health Information for your Chow Chow

Every year there are thousands of Chow Chows petted by the public. The love and demand for this breed are very fascinating. Every year the American Kennel Club registers the demand for approximately 10,000 Chow Chows a year. But what majorly concerns is the health of the Chow Chows. There are several health issues that a Chow Chow can suffer from and one would not know. The number of diseases is entropion, glaucoma, juvenile cataracts, lymphoma, etc. The Chow Chow due to its unique walking style can suffer from hip dysplasia. They also suffer from diabetes mellitus due to being so much less active, unlike other dogs, along with canine pemphigus, and gastric cancer. Chow Chows are also at a high-risk breed for autoimmune diseases and are skin melanoma. The dogs are so much like the canines and are very slow and inactive the reason why it is immune to so many diseases.

Taking Care of Your Chow Chow at Home

Chow Chows are aloof to strangers and are fiercely protective of their owners and property. Mostly believed to be like the cats, these dogs don’t smell of a dog much. Chow Chow are not extensively active and are very much actively housed in an apartment or house. However, a Chow Chow living in an apartment will need to more actively participate in daily exercises, good diet, good grooming, etc. They love their owners although they are not much of a lap dog or prefer cuddling.

1. Grooming- Chow Chow breed sheds their fur heavily in spring and autumn. So in these seasons, it needs more grooming and attention than other seasons. By taking the dogs to a good clinic or dog speciality one can get them groomed. With good tools to use for grooming without harming the skin. Also, the owners can use different useful brushes on their thick mane. Apart from brushing four times a week during the shedding seasons, they require daily grooming. They scratch a lot so nail clipping is a must too. A good spray conditioner can help avoid breakage and tearing of the thick coat of hair along with a monthly bath is required to avoid fleas and keep a clean coat of fur.
   
2. Exercise-The breed’s nature is to be very quiet and well-behaved, and are resistant to any kind of training or exercises. Hence, the only exercise suggested will be a 30 mins walk along with the most favourite person. With age, Chow Chows become very stubborn and get attached to certain individuals, hence an outing in the garden with that person indulging in a playful activity every weekend or whenever it is possible is good to go. 
   
3. Diet- Diet depends on the dog’s age and overall health. Every few months check-in up with a Vet, to find out about the Chow’s nutritional needs is important. They need the best food and portion sizes according to their age, weight and health issues. For a puppy, the digestive system is more sensitive, hence a small half, frequent portions timely 4 times a day is good. While for an adult dog the food quantity will increase to one full cup or half a plate 3 times a day. . For snack or training time, healthy grain-free dog treats made with salmon and pumpkin are generally given. For the senior chows, the diet and nutrition are already Known for years but little precautions to their digestive system and frequent visits to the vet will help to know the dietary supplements, minerals, vitamins.
   
4. Training- The chow chows are very temperamental. They are more independent than other dogs and are quite similar to cats. It is much more difficult to train them than other dog breeds. It is best advised to let the breed away from manhandling children or adults who yell and run them away. It triggers aggression in the breed. The dogs need to be well trained to be mixed with people, consistent and respect and taming the aggression. The Chows can be happily trained with impeccable doggy manners by the loved individuals in a fun session. Puppy-preschool is a great way to let them get trained and be obedient and also get used to playing with other pups in a safe environment. The Chows are a fiercely independent breed, so it is important to train their commands. 
   
5. Nutrition- The nutrition chart of the Chows should be a mixture of vitamins, minerals, and proteins. After consulting the vet, first, try to know the chow’s dietary needs. The dogs need a low-grain diet, especially keeping in mind the allergies. Chow Chows are often said to be overweight dogs. They are also prone to diabetes because they are not active at all. One should be mindful enough not to overfeed them. Always look for any kind of digestive ailments, allergies or irritation when giving dry or wet dog food. 

Price of Chow Chow Dog

In India, Chow Chows are not extensively in demand though. These dogs are not as common in Indian households as some other breeds because of the climate. The Chows do not have a very good tolerance towards heat and high temperatures and are a bit pricey too. Chow Chow Price In India varies differently based on the age group. These breeds need love and affection and it doesn’t cater to any specific country. Hence whoever loves this breed can have them.

Chow Chow Dog Price In India is dependent on different varieties. The basic  Chow Chow Puppy price happens to fall between ₹30,000 to ₹50,000. However, the KCI registered Chow Chow Panda Price In India is between ₹55,000 to ₹70,000. But the quality chow chows are priced at  ₹75,000 to ₹1,20,000. Also, the prices of this breed vary from breed to breed. Unlike the  German Shepherd Dog Price which ranges between ₹10,000 to ₹70,000 in the Indian pet dogs price list. These dogs are completely different from the Chows and have a different price range while the Pomeranian Dog Price is something about ₹3,000 to ₹75,000.

Different from another Dog Breed

Chow Chows are different dogs, more like cats. They have unique physical characteristics and different temperaments. With dark blue-black tongues, Chow is disqualified under the dog breed standard. They have thick mane around their shoulders just like the lions. They always have a different scowling expression along with a stiff-legged or possess a stilted way of walking. Chow Chow is fastidious and extremely clean. They are habitually extensively trained at homes and have very little doggy odor.

Conclusion

Chows are a dignified and independent breed of dogs who don’t prefer being in their owners ‘ laps all day. However, they are extremely possessive of their owners, especially the ones they love so much. They are not expressive but they love and need much care and affection.