How to buy a European Chow Chow?
Getting a Chow Chow, especially if you live in a cold climate, is a terrific idea for they thrive in cold weather. Chow Chows are very beauty dogs that can serve very well as a companion and a fierce protector. As the standard, these dogs can stand at 18 to 22 inches in height and can weigh approximately 45 to 60 pounds. There are two types of Chows and the most favored is the Rough Chow with its fluffy hair and the Smooth Chow that has smooth hair. Their ears are rounded and have a sort of mane forming which gives them a Lion like appearance. One physical trait it has is that its hind legs are straight. Aside from its coat, Chow Chows have a very distinguishing trait: their black and blue tongues. A genuine Chow Chow has this kind of tongue coloration so if a breeder claims that it is a Chow Chow because it simply looks like it, check the mouth. Many sub-standards breeders try to pass off what they have as the real thing. It’s very important to know the facts about the Chow Chow so you can have a better sense of judgment when looking for one. Read the rest of this entry »
