Chow Chow

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An extremely ancient breed, of majestic appearance, the Chow Chow was originally used in China as a hunter and guard dog and, on occasion, for herding cattle or even pulling sledges. His meat was considered a delicacy, resulting in the Chow being bred for his flesh and fur, thereby earning him the name of "The Cantonese Butchers' Dog." As if that wasn't bad enough, when the first Chow Chows went to England, they were kept in zoos.

Rather lion-like in appearance, the Chow Chow is a massive, powerful and imposing animal with a dense two ply coat, complete with a big ruff around his neck. His unique features include his blue-black tongue and gums, distinctive scowling expression, and peculiar stilted gait.

Independent, arrogant and curiously detached, the Chow Chow tends to be rather aloof and suspicious and not prone to giving his friendship lightly. However, when he does bestow his friendship upon you, you feel extremely privileged, knowing you have an ally for life.

Protective in the extreme, the Chow Chow makes an excellent guard dog but is generally not fond of young children. He tends to be a one person or, in some instances, one family dog. He is very strong-willed with a stubborn streak and a definite mind of his own - therefore not the ideal subject for obedience training. Training and socialisation of this breed must begin at a very young age.

Height: Approximately 46 - 56cm
Weight being from 25 to 40 kg.

For further information on this breed

and where to obtain a puppy contact:

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Canine Association Inc

Phone: (02) 6241 4404

Email: administrator@actca.asn.au

New South Wales

Chow Chow Club of NSW Inc

Mrs C Messnarz, (02) 4625 9769

Northern Territory

The North Australian Canine Association Inc.  

Phone: (08) 8984 3570

Email: naca1@bigpond.com

Queensland

Canine Control Council (Queensland)

Phone: (07) 3252 2661

South Australia

South Australian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (08) 8349 4797

Email: info@saca.caninenet.com

Tasmania

Tasmanian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (03) 6272 9443

Email: tca@iprimus.com.au

Victoria

Chow Chow Club of Victoria Inc.

Puppy Inquiries Officer
Joanne Atkins
03-57962789
joanne.atkins@bigpond

Western Australia

Canine Association of Western Australia (Inc) 

Phone: (08) 9455 1188 

Email:k9@cawa.asn.au