The Chow Chow is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in China. It is an independent and loyal breed that is known for its distinctive blue-black tongue. The Chow Chow stands between 17-20 inches at the shoulder and has a dense, long coat that can come in various colors.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 20–32 kg · Female 20–32 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 46–51 cm · Female 43–48 cm
- Origin
- ancient, possibly 2000+ years ago · China
- Coat
- double, medium
- Colors
- red, black, blue, cinnamon, cream
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Chow, Songshi Quan
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise30 min per day