Name : Chow Chow Origin : China Size : 50cm (20in) Weight : 32kg (70lbs) Life Span : 10 years Group : North
- Chow Chows are medium-large sized dogs, native to China.
- They grow to an average size of 50cm and weigh around 32kg.
- On an average, they live to be around 10 years old.
- They are very loyal to their families and bond very closely with their master.
- They do not take to strangers immediately and reserve their affection only for their family members.
- This is a breed of dog most suited for experienced and strong-willed dog owners.
- Chow Chows have a keen sense of proprietorship over their home.
- Generally, opposite sex Chow Chows co-habitate with less tension than the same sex individuals.
- They need to be well-bred and well-socialized to not display timidity and aggression.
- Interestingly, many home-insurance companies don’t cover this breed because of their unpredictable reception of strangers.
- They need to be obedience trained from a very early age and should be socialized with other people and dogs.