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Personality and Behaviour

This breed of dog has many strong loyal bonds with friends and family, however the Chow Chow dog is usually overly protective of one or two main family member(s). Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). Due to their strong hunting instincts, it is recommended that these dogs stay fenced, leashed, and away from cats and small dogs. This is why it is crucial that they are socialized early and consistently in order to act appropriately with strangers.

Feeding

Evidently, any high quality type of food can require the right nutrients for any dog’s skin, hair, and overall health. However, the characteristics of a Chow Chow breed contain 95% of protein in their hair, heavy weight for its height. ^[1] Therefore, ensuring that the food contains enough digestible proteins is crucial. The maturation of a Chow Chow occurs at a fast pace due to its size, by 18 months a Chow Chow is an adult dog. ^[2] The adjustment of the diet is also necessary. How much this breed eats all depends on the physiological characteristics, such as: size, metabolism, age etc. Chow Chow dogs must eat twice a day. Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). Chow Chows are known to have either short and smooth coat, or a rougher and longer coat. Both create a thick woolly layer, as it gets closer to the skin. They should be brushed four times a week; however shedding seasons may require daily grooming. Also, a spray conditioner can help avoiding breakage and tearing to the thick coat of hair. Lastly, a monthly bath is required to avoid from fleas and keep a clean coat of fur. <ref> Chow Chow Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts. (n.d.). "DogTime is the place for dog breeds, pet adoption, pet insurance and expert pet advice". Retrieved 3 April 2013 Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name (see the help page).

References

^ Admin, C. (2012, March 2). Caring For Your Chow Chow • ChowChow.org • A community resource for Chow Chows, their owners and enthusiasts. ChowChow.org - a community resource for chow chows. Retrieved April 4, 2013, from http://chowchow.org/caring-for-your-chow-chow/
^ Admin, C. (2012, March 2). Caring For Your Chow Chow • ChowChow.org • A community resource for Chow Chows, their owners and enthusiasts. ChowChow.org - a community resource for chow chows. Retrieved April 4, 2013, from http://chowchow.org/caring-for-your-chow-chow/

[1] Admin, C. (2012, March 2). Caring For Your Chow Chow • ChowChow.org • A community resource for Chow Chows, their owners and enthusiasts. ChowChow.org - a community resource for chow chows. Retrieved April 4, 2013, from http://chowchow.org/caring-for-your-chow-chow/

[2] Admin, C. (2012, March 2). Caring For Your Chow Chow • ChowChow.org • A community resource for Chow Chows, their owners and enthusiasts. ChowChow.org - a community resource for chow chows. Retrieved April 4, 2013, from http://chowchow.org/caring-for-your-chow-chow/

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