Chow Chow Dog
INTRODUCTION
Chow Chow Dogs are Dignified, Bright, and Serious-Minded dogs they are from the Non-Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 74. These breeds can have little odor and can also be kept as a city pet cause they don’t need a lot of exercises also are strongly built but loves their family. Chow Chow Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 76).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Aloof, Independent, Loyal, Quiet
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Non-Sporting Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : China
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The breed originated in China and is known to date to the Han dynasty (206 bc–ad 220)
2- One of the oldest dog breeds in the world
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Chow Chow Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Blue, Fawn, Cream, Red
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COAT TYPE
The chow chow's double coat may be long (called rough) or short (called smooth)
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LIFE SPAN
9 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 64 - 74cm (25 - 29in)
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TAIL
The tail, which lies over the back, is also thickly furred. The Chow Chow is known for keeping its curly tail — and the rest of itself — impeccably clean, according to the AKC
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WEIGHT
20 - 32 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
4 to 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Pomeranian
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The breed originated in China and is known to date to the Han dynasty (206 bc - ad 220)
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ORIGIN
China
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They can be aloof, if you're looking for a cuddle buddy, this probably isn't the best breed for you and downright suspicious of strangers. But for the right person, they can be a fiercely loyal companion
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
