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Non-Sportingmedium🌍 Chinaall-purpose hunter, herder, puller, and home protector
Chow Chow
Aloof, loyal, independent, watchful
Popularity
749
Lion-maned guardian; catlike and aloof, bonds closely with family.
Lifespan
11–13 years
Coat
rough or smooth double coat with abundant outer coat and soft woolly undercoat
Colors
red, black, blue, cinnamon, cream
Male height
19–21 in
Female height
18–20 in
Male weight
55–70 lb
Female weight
45–60 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
2
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
1
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
2
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
4
