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Non-Sportingmedium🌍 Chinaall-purpose hunter, herder, puller, and home protector
Chow Chow
Dignified, loyal, reserved, independent
Popularity
466
Ancient guardian with lion mane and blue-black tongue; dignified and somewhat aloof.
Lifespan
9–13 years
Coat
rough or smooth double coat with abundant outer coat and soft woolly undercoat
Colors
red, black, blue, cream, cinnamon
Male height
18–20 in
Female height
17–19 in
Male weight
55–70 lb
Female weight
45–60 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
2
Playfulness
2
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
2
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
2
Apartment friendly
4
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
4
Drooling
2
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
2
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
4
