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  Chow Chow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chow Chow, or Chow, is a breed of dog originating from China, where it is referred to as Songshi Quan (鬆獅犬 Pinyin: sōngshī quǎn), which literally means "puffy-lion dog." The breed has also been called the Tang Quan, "Dog of the Tang Empire."
Chows are distinguished by their unusual blue-fl/purple tongue and very straight hind legs, resulting in a rather stilted gait.
Chows are also known to be one of the many dogs in China fattened up and eaten by peasants living in sparse, rural lands.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chow_Chow   (426 words)

  
 Dog and Kennel Magazine Chow Chow Breed Profile
China embraces the chow as its own, yet the oldest physical evidence that links the breed to China is a bas-relief thought to have been created around 150 B.C. This artifact appears to confirm the chow's existence as a hunting dog in China more than 2,100 years ago.
Chow chow is Chinese slang for anything edible, and for more years that it is delicate to contemplate, chows were considered edible.
As rough and tumble as the breed may be, as sturdy a constitution as a chow may have and as high as his tolerance for discomfort might run, a chow is incapable of withstanding a blow struck in anger.
www.petpublishing.com /dogken/breeds/chow.shtml   (1999 words)

  
 CHOW-CHOW TEMPERAMENT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Especially pleasant for the chow maintenance it is his improbable cleanliness - even one month aged puppies are independently accustomed to make their affairs in strictly certain place, and the adult dog with the big reluctance will go to walk to rainy weather and never will step into a dirty nor climb into a puddle.
Chow is remarkable for constantly good, equal and quiet mood, allowing the owner to whom he trusts to do anything with himself, and will tolerate any unpleasant procedures.
Chow can be simultaneously a magnificent guard and fine nanny, to which even smallest children can be entrusted; wit and kindness, nobleness and beauty - this combination of qualities invariable conquers people in chow-chow - a surprising dog with the dark blue tongue, proud gait and appearance of a bear.
chow-chow.breeder.ru /temper1.htm   (820 words)

  
 Chow Chows: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
Chow Chows must be accustomed to people at an early age so that their territorial instincts are properly discriminatory.
Chow Chows come in a "Smooth" coat (which is actually quite thick) and a "Rough" coat (still thick, with longer hairs standing well off the body and feathering on the legs).
Chow Chows may be targeted for "banning" in certain areas, or refusal of homeowner insurance policies.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/chowchows.html   (982 words)

  
 Chow Chow Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Chow Chow, or Chow, is a breed of dog originating from China, where it is referred to as Songshi Quan (鬆獅犬 Pinyin: sōngshī quǎn), which literally means "puffy-lion dog".
Chow Chows were originally bred as a general-purpose working dog for herding, hunting, and guarding.
Chow Chows are unusual in having a blue-fl tongue and very straight hind legs that result in a rather stilted gait.
www.thepetprofessor.com /breed_profiles/dogs/chow_chow.aspx   (610 words)

  
 Chow Chow Photo And Picture Contest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Chow Chow is one of the oldest recognizable types of dog (Dating back more than 2000 years).
The Chow Chow possesses the rare characteristic of having a blue-fl tongue.
The Chow Chow is a possessive dog who endears his family and their possessions to him.
www.astralenterprise.com /chowchow.htm   (135 words)

  
 The Chow Chow
The Chow Chow is an ancient breed of northern Chinese origin.
Others say that the Chow is one of the basic breeds, and that he may have been one of the ancestors of the Samoyed, Norwegian Elkhound, Keeshond and Pomeranian- all of which are somewhat similar in type.
Chows are intelligent, independent, and tend to be aloof.
www.sidyboysfoolin.com /ChowChow.html   (568 words)

  
 American Kennel Club - Chow Chow
Smooth The smooth coated Chow is judged by the same standard as the rough coated Chow except that references to the quantity and distribution of the outer coat are not applicable to the smooth coated Chow, which has a hard, dense, smooth outer coat with a definite undercoat.
It is a Chow’s nature to be reserved and discerning with strangers.
In judging the Chow, the overall picture is of primary consideration.
www.akc.org /breeds/chow_chow/index.cfm   (1997 words)

  
 Chow Chow
Chow Chows have a fl colored tongue with a distinct blue tint.
Chow Chows are not high energy dogs, but they do require more exercise than apartment life affords.
Chow Chows are generally very devoted to their families and enjoy children they do not mix well with other pets.
www.dogbits.org /chow_chow.htm   (448 words)

  
 Chow Chow Champions of Europe
Chow Chow Champions of Europe dedica una o due pagine a ciascun Campione, con pedigree, titoli, esposizioni, informazioni e giudici, nonchè i risultati espositivi e le expo, date e luoghi dove sono stati ottenuti, così come una breve biografia scritta dal Proprietario.
Chow Chow Champions of Europe was published in April 1998, written in English by Isabella Milani and Siro Baruffaldi.The volume Chow Chow Champions of Europe is illustrated with full colors pictures of 403 Champions of 17 different European Nations.
Chow Chow Champions of Europe dedicates one or two pages to each of these Champions, with pedigree, titles, shows, information, and Judges as well as a biography written by the Owner.
www.cepporosso.com /ChowChowChampionsofEurope   (322 words)

  
 chow-chow.cc english history
The chow livestock began to stabilize, dogs with more pedigree heads and strong skeleton, with elements of dampness, though also far from a world level, began to appear.
The ideal partner, chow isperfectly adapted to life both in a city apartment, and in conditions of the street maintenance.
Chow - is one of the cleverest breeds of dogs, and realizes, what is legal and what is not.
www.chow-chow.cc /english/rushist_engl.htm   (1542 words)

  
 Chow Chow Cards
Chow Chows are very fortunate to have a variety of lovely stamps to build a collection around.
The Chow Chow, a very ancient Chinese variety, is known in his native country as the edible dog, for in China Chow puppies are still used as an article of food by the poorer classes.
The Chow Chow is, however, a handsome dog, with a beautiful fl, red, yellow, blue, or white fur coat and ruff; a plume tail curling over his back; strong, straight legs, and catlike feet.
www.animalstamps.com /chowcard.htm   (3605 words)

  
 rec.pets.dogs: Chow Chow Breed-FAQ
The Chow as it is known today is easily recognizable in pottery and sculptures of the Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BC to 22 AD); other artifacts indicate that he was even a much older breed and may have come originally from the Arctic Circle, migrating to Mongolia, Siberia and China.
Chows should not be put on a chain for they resent the feeling of being _trapped_.
Chow Chows are typically between 17 and 20 inches at the shoulders and usually weigh between 40 and 70 pounds.
www.faqs.org /faqs/dogs-faq/breeds/chows   (1968 words)

  
 Smooth Chow, Smooth Chow Club, Smooth Society, Chow Chow, Short Coated Chow, S. P. S. C. C., The Society for the ...
Smooth the smooth coated Chow is judged by the same standard as the rough coated Chow except that references to the quantity and distribution of the outer coat are not applicable to the smooth outer coat with a definite undercoat.
In spite of his ancient and honorable lineage, the smooth chow in North America was quickly becoming extinct and a mere footnote in the history of the chow.
The official standard, adopted by The Chow Chow Club, Inc. in 1906, had a provision for the smooth coot which was also included in the 1926 revision.
www.lohanchows.com /SPSCC   (763 words)

  
 Chow Chow Information, Chow Chows
Most Chow Chows like to dominate other dogs, but in contrast, they are quite good with children.
The Chow Chow's structure is very similar to that of the oldest known fossilized dog remains, dated to several million years ago.
The Chow has been known for thousands of years in China, where the breed was put to work as a hunter, cart puller and boat guard.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /chowchow.htm   (959 words)

  
 Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Chow Chow
Definitely one of the most impressive of all dogs, the Chow Chow is an awesome creature with his lion-like appearance and regal manner.
Most Chows would prefer to be groomed by their owners rather than suffer the indignity of going to a professional groomer.
Chows' tongues are pink at birth and gradually darken.
www.canismajor.com /dog/chowchow.html   (2484 words)

  
 WEST TEXAS CHOW CHOW RESCUE
West Texas Chow Rescue is operated by Mike and Linda Brantley and Anna Wallace with assistance by Sherell G. Thomas.
If we have a Chow that may be the right one for you, we will invite you to our kennel to meet him.
Although previous ownership of a Chow is not a must, it is helpful to have some knowledge of the breed before thinking of adoption.
www.westtexaschowrescue.com   (474 words)

  
 Chow Chow Stamps
Chow Chows are very fortunate to have a variety of lovely cards to build a collection around.
Interestingly, the Chow Chow is the only breed to have been used for both sets of dog stamps.
The other two great stamps were of the Chow Chow and the Old English Sheepdog (some of the set were unidentifiable as far a breeds are concerned.) I have never seen another set or individual stamp from the set.
www.animalstamps.com /chowchow.htm   (5283 words)

  
 Chow Chow
The Chow Chow (named Chou, «hunting dog» in its native land) has been popular in China for more than two thousand years.
The Chow Chow rarely barks and is not particularly active.
The Chow Chow can adapt to life in the city provided he gets out for long, daily walks.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Chow_Chow.htm   (359 words)

  
 Chow Chows
Chow Chows are medium sized dogs with heavy bone and well-developed muscles.
It is recommended to obedience train Chow Chows from an early age.
A chow chow dog photo can sometimes be found on a rescue site for that dog breed.
www.chow-chow-dogs.com   (295 words)

  
 Dog breeds : Chow Chow
The Chow Chow is a medium-sized, sturdily built, Spitz-type dog with a square body; large, broad head with a short, broad, and deep muzzle; prick ears with rounded tips; and a short-coupled body.
Clothed in a smooth or an offstanding rough double coat, the Chow is a masterpiece of beauty, dignity and naturalness, unique in his blue-fl tongue, scowling expression and stilted gait.
The name "Chow Chow" is derived from pidgin-English slang used by sea captains to describe the contents of cargo crates full of miscellaneous Chinese goods.
www.dogomania.com /breed/breed137   (451 words)

  
 Chow Chows
Definitely one of the most impressive of all breeds, the Chow Chow is an awesome creature with his lion-like appearance and regal manner.
Chow Chow was a slang term applied to the large variety of items carried by these ships.
Chows should be kept in a fenced-in area or inside the house in a room where they have a good deal of freedom.
www.k9web.com /dog-faqs/breeds/chows.html   (1676 words)

  
 Chow Chow, Chow Chows, breeders, puppies, for sale, dogs
Chow Chows should not be left alone in the backyard.
Regular grooming of the Chow is necessary because of their dense coat to prevent matting.
Chows have a tendency to be lazy but will be a healthier dog if given regular exercise like a good daily walk.
www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/chow.htm   (378 words)

  
 Chow Chow puppies for sale, dog picture, rescue, breeders information
Chow Chows, a Chow Chow picture and finding a Chow Chow dog for sale.
If no nearby Chow breeders, see the Canadian Club, Chow rescue, Chow Chow rescue or the American Club, Chow rescue, Chow Chow rescue to get advice on other Chow Chow breeders in your area.
Chow Chow breeder with a Chow dog, Chow puppy Chow Chow dog breed standard Group Index
www.dogbiz.com /dogs-grp6/chow-chow/chow.htm   (435 words)

  
 Petnet - Information on responsible pet ownership in Australia
His meat was considered a delicacy, resulting in the Chow being bred for his flesh and fur, thereby earning him the name of "The Cantonese Butchers' Dog." As if that wasn't bad enough, when the first Chow Chows went to England, they were kept in zoos.
Rather lion-like in appearance, the Chow Chow is a massive, powerful and imposing animal with a dense two ply coat, complete with a big ruff around his neck.
Independent, arrogant and curiously detached, the Chow Chow tends to be rather aloof and suspicious and not prone to giving his friendship lightly.
www.petnet.com.au /dogs/D122.html   (265 words)

  
 Chow Chow Breed Information
The Chow Chow is a member of the spitz family and has been native to China for more than 2000 years.
Chows carry a reputation of been aggressive, but this is undeserved though he is a tenacious fighter if provoked.
New owners should be prepared for coat care and socialization of their new Chow puppy.
www.terrificpets.com /dog_breeds/chow_chow.asp   (317 words)

  
 Chow Chow Italia - Il Sito Italiano del Chow Chow
Ho ideato e creato questo portale sul Chow Chow sperando possa essere utile ed informativo per chi già possiede Chow Chow e/o è interessato a questa meravigliosa razza.
In questa sezione sono rappresentati i Chow bisognosi di adozione.
Il Chow Chow a pelo corto ha la stessa storia della varietà a pelo lungo, anche se è possibile che il "corto" sia il Chow originale primitivo.
www.chowchowitalia.com   (661 words)

  
 Chow Chow
The Chow's most unusual characteristic, his blue-fl tongue, is shared by only one other dog, the Chinese Shar-Pei.
The Chow's coat may be solid fl, blue, tawny, red, white, or cream.
The Chow Chow is friendly and faithful to his family.
www.canadogs.com /BreedChow.htm   (345 words)

  
 The Chow-Chow
Chows may be one of the oldest recognizable breeds of dogs.
Chows have an aloof and independent nature, and they tend to be reserved and discerning with strangers.
The Chow is a medium sized dog standing 17-20 inches at the withers.
www.pgaa.com /canine/general/chow.html   (1197 words)

  
 Chow Chow puppies for sale, chow chow breeders, dogs
Chow Chow puppies farm raise in our home with lots of TLC.
My name is Annette I have 2 male chow pups left 8 weeks old ready to go with first shots vet checked and wormed.
My pups are family raised and live in the house with us they are good with children and well socialized they are red with cream markings and fl mask they are registered with United all breed Mom is a true cream Dad is red.
www.puppyshop.com /caninebreeds/ads/chows.htm   (420 words)

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