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Large breed Regular energy Double coat Non-Sporting Group 🌍 China

Chow Chow

Dignified, Bright, Serious-Minded

Chows are powerful, compactly built dogs standing as high as 20 inches at the shoulder. Their distinctive traits include a lion’s-mane ruff around the head and shoulders; a blue-black tongue; deep-set almond eyes that add to a scowling, snobbish expression; and a stiff-legged gai…

⚖️ 45–70 lbs 📏 17–20" 🎂 8–12 years 🧠 Intelligence #77 — below-average
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Traits

Chow Chow Characteristics

Energy

60%

Shedding

60%

Trainability

20%

Grooming

60%

Friendliness

40%

Coat Type

Double coat 2-3 Times a Week Brushing

Breed data

Data Snapshot

🧠 #77

Intelligence

🎂 9yr

Average lifespan

💰 $16K

Lifetime cost

🍖 $466/yr

Annual food estimate

👨‍👩‍👧 Great

With kids

🩺 2

Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: eye, hip problems

Owner resources

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Chow Chow food & nutrition tools
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Care basics

Chow Chow Care Tips

Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise — walks, play sessions, or swimming.

Seasonal shedder — daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.

Brush 2-3× weekly to maintain coat condition and reduce shedding around the home.

Owner fit

Who the Chow Chow Suits

  • Best suited to owners with some dog experience — difficulty rated 5/10.

  • Urban-friendly: adapts well to apartment or townhouse living when daily exercise is consistent.

  • Naturally independent and intelligent, this breed fits best with early socialization and clear routines.

Grooming commitment: moderate-high — undercoat rake required; blows coat twice yearly

Before you choose

Make an Informed Chow Chow Decision

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Classification

FCI Classification

FCI Group Group 5 — Spitz and Primitive Types
Section Aziatische keeshonden
Status Recognized

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