Large Non-Sporting Group

Chow Chow

Also called Chow and Songshi Quan

Sheds a lot
Hard to train

The Chow Chow is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in China. It is an independent and loyal breed that is known for its distinctive blue-black tongue. The Chow Chow stands between 17-20 inches at the shoulder and has a dense, long coat that can come in various colors.

Weight: 44–71 lb (20–32 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 17–20 in (43–51 cm)
Life span: 12–15 years
Exercise: About 30 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Double
Origin: Northern China, China (ancient, possibly 2000+ years ago)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: OK with children
Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
Strangers: Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Calm
Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Hard to train

Care

Grooming: Frequent grooming
Shedding: Sheds a lot
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Aloof Dignified Independent Loyal Reserved Stubborn

Coat colours

Black, blue, cinnamon, cream and red

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	44–71 lb (20–32 kg)	44–71 lb (20–32 kg)
Height	18–20 in (46–51 cm)	17–19 in (43–48 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)