Chow Chow Puppies Blog

Generally speaking, experts say that the average life spam of Chow Chow is 11-15 years. If we would like to be a bit more precise it is said to be an average of 12 years. However, many factors influence this number: living environment, feeding (type of food), exercise, and so on. One thing that is sure that it is advised to feed the dog with home-made dog food instead of the commercial ones in order to make our dog live longer. It is also very important to keep him/her fit and this is really not a big deal with Chows, as they don’t have a very high energy level. At least one daily walk is required though, but you will see it on your dog how much exercise he/she needs. The point is to make your Chow tired by the end of the day
All in all, try to do everything for your dog to be as healthy as possible!

As with all breeds, genetic health concerns need to be looked out for. Although this may vary with every individual puppy and dog, it is good to know what diseases plague the Chow Chow breed. Some of the health concerns that are associated with this breed include hip- and elbow Dysplasia, skin conditions and eyelid abnormalities. Entropion (in turned eyelids), patellar luxation and heat sensitivity are also issues to look out for. They may also be sensitive to anesthesia, susceptible to cancer and bloating (gastric torsion) due to their deep chests. Care for your Chow Chow and have regular visits to the vet please!