I have a chow-chow dog.She is 2 months old...I dont know many things about chow-chows.Can anybody help me??

Question

How many yrs will she live??What should she eat?

Answer 1

General Appearance – Characteristics – An ancient breed of northern Chinese origin, this all-purpose dog of China was used for hunting, herding, pulling and protection of the home.

Size--The average height of adult specimens is 17 to 20 inches at the withers.

Temperament--Keen intelligence, an independent spirit and innate dignity give the Chow an aura of aloofness. It is a Chow’s nature to be reserved and discerning with strangers.

Chows are the only breed with black tongues. They can live to be 14-16 yrs old with good health care. Make sure you visit your vet for her shots and spaying. Any high-quality dog food will contain all the balanced nutrition she needs.

Answer 2

Our family has had 2 chows I love the breed, The 1st chow we got him when I was 3 and he passed away I was when I was 16 so he passed at age 13. He was great very protective of the family and very gentle with me I was able to roll around and use him as a pillow, and you know how toddlers can be. we grew up together that is probably why played with me like he did. He loved the snow and and swimming.

I was 17 when we received our 2nd chow I was 30 when she passed away so she was 13 as well. She was not as nice as our first chow she wasn't around little kids and you could tell. She was temperamental but love both my grandparents. She was a great dog she never bit anyone she was just a temperamental girl and not as playful. hated snow and water no sprinkler for her.

They have quite a bit of hair but you already know that. Both of our dogs ate Purina and the they loved Bil-Jack dog food.

They need a lot of brushing start that early so that they are use to the brush our second dog hated that also and it was like a big deal when we would have to hold her down to brush her.

Good luck and enjoy your new fun loving fur ball. They are great! I will hopefully have a chow again someday and I hope that they are like my fist pup.

Answer 3

Chows make exceptional house pets. Despite their size (17-21" at the shoulder, 45-85 pounds), they are very quiet, naturally well-behaved, not diggers or barkers and aren't destructive. They're one of the easiest breeds to housebreak. Chows do, however, have a very different personality than other dogs. They are cat-like in their attitudes: aloof, reserved with affection, independent, dignified and stubborn. Although their soft fur is ripe for hugging, they don't always enjoy being fussed over by children or strangers. For people who want a cuddly lap dog that will instantly love all their friends, the Chow is likely to be a disappointment.

The Chow Chow is very intelligent but not always easy to train. They don't have the strong desire to please their masters as do breeds like the Golden Retriever. They seem to please themselves first and don't respond to the average methods of training and motivation. They do not tolerate physical punishment and can't be forced into anything. Hitting or beating a Chow will either result in viciousness or a broken spirit. Like a cat, a Chow is only willing to do what suits his mood at the time. He's an independent thinker and will make his own decisions if you don't stay a step ahead of him! The Chow is a powerful, regal, beautiful animal and he knows it. He expects to be treated with dignity and respect respect that he will return if you show you're worthy of it.

From this description, I think you can see that the Chow Chow is not a breed for everyone. Its temperament is often misunderstood and many people mistakenly believe that Chows are vicious dogs. This breed is naturally suspicious of strangers and very territorial. They take their homes and family very seriously as well as their responsibility to protect what they love. On his own property and especially without his owner present, the Chow can appear to be quite fierce. He will seldom let a stranger pass unchallenged. People used to the warm welcomes of other breeds are unprepared for the seriousness of the Chow; guests must be greeted by the owners before the dog accepts them.

The strong-willed Chow needs an equally strong-willed owner. They have definite minds of their own and can easily become your master if you allow it. Chow puppies are naturally well-behaved, more so than most breeds. They're seldom destructive or disobedient. Because of their good behavior, many people fail to train them properly. When an untrained Chow reaches adolescence, that dreadful teenage stage all dogs go through, he may refuse to accept your authority. We've found that most people who've had behavior problems with their Chows failed to train them and earn their respect.

Although the Chow adjusts well to being alone during your working hours, he prefers to be with you when you're home, not kept as an outside dog. He loves to spend time outside but tied up or confined away from people, he'll become very anti-social. Because of their hunting instincts, Chows without training don't always get along with cats or tiny dogs. They aren't "pack" dogs either and seldom get along with large dogs of the same sex.

While now commonly kept as a companion dog, the Chow Chow has a reputation for being a willful and independent breed that is sometimes difficult to train. They can be very aloof and wary of strangers. They often do not get along well with other dogs.

The chow is known for having a strong personality and will of iron and does not appreciate too much attention. The chow is aloof and sedentary with a not-completely-deserved reputation of being aggressive. Unfortunately, a small number of improperly bred and poorly socialized chows have maligned the reputation of the breed. For this reason, chows are often misunderstood and mistrusted by many.

Answer 4

Chow-Chow doggies are K-9s. K-9s eat alotta stuff. K-9s can be 7-15 people years old. People years and doggie years are different. Play with the doggie and it will be happy, happy doggies live better lifes.

Answer 5

she will live 4 more than 10 years if she is taken care of...she will eat any dog food..sice chow chow dogs r kinda furry..to keep her fur healthy give her lamb meat and rice

Answer 6

Chows are very smart, they are very loyal to a fault, to one person you will probably have to take it to a vet to get its eyes checked they have to do something if their eyes water all the time, its common, they do not useally like kids, I didnt even have to potty train mine. You have to take care of their coat and feed them good dog food. Look them up on internet,

Answer 7

if she starts to growl at people get rid of it they are aggressive some can be sweet , feed them purina-puppy-chow- morsels , keep hair groomed, lots of fresh water

Answer 8

She will eat you when she gets older...