When is the best time to keep a chow chow?

When is the best time to keep a chow chow?

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.

Why does my Chow Chow get so aggressive?

When you have a Chow Chow that believes he is the ruler of humans, and strangers push themselves on this dog, he may become aggressive, telling the humans he would like to have his space. Space means a lot to a dog. It is respect in the dog world.

What’s the life span of a chow chow dog?

Life Span: 12 to 15 years With his deep-set eyes and large head, accentuated by a mane of hair, the Chow Chow (Chow for short) is an impressive-looking dog. Highlights Chow Chows are very independent and aloof, and they need an owner who appreciates those traits but won’t let the dog take over.

Where did the Chow Chow get its blue tongue?

A delightful old fable provides an answer: When God was painting the sky blue, He spilled a few drops as He worked. The Chow followed after, licking up the drops of paint and from that day forward, the Chow Chow had a blue tongue! The Chow’s first appearance outside of China (where they are seldom seen today) was in England in the late 1800’s.

Why is there a hot spot on my Chow Chow?

Hot spots are a result of a variety of conditions, including allergies, fleas, mites and bacterial infections. The thick coat of the chow chow makes it difficult to treat hot spots, and your vet will likely shave the area around the spot to allow the skin to breathe.

Can a chow chow be left in the Sun?

The Chow is subject to heat prostration if left in a hot closed-in area or the sun. They are particular bothered by extremely high humidity above 80 degrees. Never leave any dog in a car in hot weather. Symptoms of heat prostration are constant panting followed by heavy rasping breathing.

What can I do to stop my Chow Chow from itching?

If it’s hot spots then all you can do is sooth it and keep it clean and flea free. This is very normal for some Chow Chows. Start out with putting baby powder all around the sore areas. This will help soothe the itching. Have you bombed your house for fleas and mites?

How old do Chow Chows have to be?

Care of the Veteran. The Chow is a slow maturing breed, coming to it’s best at around three to five years old. Many are still very active at twelve or more years old and they can live till fourteen or fifteen.