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CHOW CHOW Dogs & Puppies
Bred in China for more than 2 thousand years, it is believed that its name derives from a Cantonese term that means "food", even it has never been proven that it used to be bred because of its meat. In fact, it seems more probable that is exclusively fulfills guardian and hunting dog's functions. It didn't surpassed the Chinese frontiers for many centuries, until that, on the XVIII century, as it is believed, the first dog of this breed arrived to the European continent.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
It is kind of wild when it comes to the affection demonstrations, but it is cordial with all of family members, but it considers only one person as its master and it is very distrustful with strangers. It is nice as a general rule, but it can have an aggressive reaction if you provoke it. Due to its independent character, it is not easy to train. dog training leash
PHYSICAL ASPECT
The one with hard hair has a thick and tight coat, rough to the touch and a lot more abundant on the neck. The thick coat of straight hair dog is formed by short and straight hair. Small, dark and oval eyes. Small, thick and straight ears, placed in such a way that it looks like the dog is frowning Bluish black tongue. Tail placed high, that the dog keeps folded on on its back. Small, rounded feet. The ribs should be arched and prominent. Short, straight and strong body. sports clothes dog
PRACTICAL DATA
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 14 years.
- PHYSICAL EXERCISE: Moderate.
- MAINTENANCE: Considerable.
- LEVEL OF NOISE: Very Silent.
- HEALTH PROBLEMS: Its eyelashes touch the ocular globe, so it is necessary to take them out sometimes.
- HEIGHT: 46 – 56 cm.
BREED RECOGNIZED BY THE CANINE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION (CIF)
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