Chow Chow
Large dog breeds
Origin: | China |
Size Type: | Large dog breeds |
Height: | 19-22 inches (48-56 cm) |
Weight: | 20-30 kg |
Form of ear: | Food-type ear |
Form of a tail: | Tail wind |
Life span: | 8-12 years |
Japanese Site: | Chow Chow |
Overview
One of the very old breed. The origin is said to date back to at least 150 years BC. Chow Chow originated in Southeast Asia and that is, the exact history is not known. Originated in the Arctic Circle, followed by Mongolia, Siberia, and the theory that there was a trip to China. We followed the trail and ancestors Sagutsu Chow Chow, it seems that the dog goes to dog sled northern region. Maybe it is also closely related to the Akita dogs and Samoyed. Chow Chow, has been used for hunting for centuries in China. Tang Dynasty Emperor of the seventh century, and that he owns a pair of Chow Chow dog also seems to be 2500 pairs. In addition, Mongolia and Manchuria (Northeast China) market, the Chow Chow is sold as a skin fabric, and seems to have eaten meat. Early 1880s, the number of heads were exported to England. The British sailors, from the word used to refer collectively to antiques and miscellaneous freight, which is said Chow Chow took the name. The first went to America in 1890 show, and now has become very popular there.
Characteristics
Large short compact body. With a powerful chest and shoulders and neck sinews. The large broad flat head, short and wide nose and a black beak. Small erect ears, slightly rounded. The eye has a dark oval. The other dogs are characterized not see blue-black tongue. Look like a frown. Heavy limbs flying straight sections, which show such a stilted gait for it. The coat is double that of the brush.
Temperament
Red, Black, Fawn and cream. Show what it can be a solid color....
Color
Red, Black, Fawn and cream. Show what it can be a solid color.
How to Care & How to Train
To prevent fur balls, at least twice a week to groom. The coarse hair pin brush, undercoat is Reikuburashi use.
Exercise
The less active indoor pet, but if not, take someone outside and having a proper amount of exercise is necessary.
Disease to be careful
Heart disease, skin disorders, thyroid dysfunction, myotonia, hip dysplasia, eyelid entropion, ectropion, glaucoma, renal hypoplasia, dysplasia of the hip, inversion of an eyelid, elbow dysplasia, distichiasis , Patella dislocation, long soft palate
Disease that can be seen occasionally
None
Inspection want to
Hip examination