Chow Chow Puppies Blog

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 »

Who said dogs don’t sleep on the table like humans? Just look at this cute Chow Chow pup to see they do!

What a position for a Chow Chow pup to take!

Chow Chow’s are considered to be heaven sent dogs. Appointed to lick the pieces of the sky as God painted it, they are to be given the proper respect and care that is due to them. There are several points to note when taking care of this breed.

• Although they are adaptable to most climates, they should be kept inside.
• Respect the dog’s affection level; they are not fond of being hugged excessively and may take rowdiness as abuse.
• Daily walks for about 15 minute are required to keep them in shape and brushing 3 times a week with a steel comb, a slicker and a pin brush.
• A healthy diet needs to be followed with at least 2 to 3 cups of quality “chow” into 2 meals a day. This of course will depend on the how active the dog is.

Following this regimen will give you a healthy clean dog, and cleanliness is next to Godliness.

Avoid unnecessary vet bills! Do your dog’s basic health check!

One probable example of how the term “blue blood” to royalty for dog breeds is the “blue tongue“.  The Chow Chow is known for its distinctive blue tongue and Chinese legend has it that when God created the world, he permitted one dog to lick up the pieces of the sky that fell to the earth as he painted it.  Until now the breed has that noble aura and dignified look.  Their blue tongues were also believed to drive away evil spirits when they bark.

The Shar Pei is also known to have the same colored tongue. However, the Shar Pei doesn’t share the same legend but it enjoys being known for its skin and coat. Translated to English, Shar Pei is “sand skin” or “shark skin”.  This functioned as a defense mechanism that allows them to escape being held due to its prickly feel.

Although both share a common physical trait, the Chow Chow and the Shar Pei have their own uniqueness that owners find astonishing.

All our dogs have the ability to break our hearts. Whether you share your life with a CHOW CHOW or a Labrador Retriever, the bond you form with your dog can be one of the closest and most powerful you will ever experience.

If you want proof of just how extraordinary the relationsip between man and his best friend can be then you really must read a stunning new book called One Dog At A Time. It has been written by a British Marine and dog lover called Pen Farthing and tells of his time serving in the violent Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

While dodging the bullets and mortars, Sergeant Farthing witnessed the cruel and barbaric Afghan tradition of dog fighting. Rather than standing by as many would have done, he risked his life by breaking up the fighting and freeing the dogs. One of them, a big, battle-scarred mastiff he christened Nowzad after the town he was stationed in, found his way into the Marine compound where he befriended his liberator. As Farthing’’s tour of duty continued, he and Nowzad became inseparable buddies. The tough British soldier and the powerful dog formed an odd couple in the middle of the war zone. They were soon joined by other dogs who were drawn to the sanctuary the Marine compound provided. At one point, one dog pushed her litter of newborn pups through the wall of the compound so that they could be safe from the Taliban bombs and general cruelty of the Afghans towards the dog.

By the end of his time in Afghanistan, Farthing had more than a dozen dogs and puppies living in his makeshift sanctuary. As he prepared to leave, he was faced with the heartbreaking prospect of leaving them all behind.

We won’t spoil the ending of this powerful book, but suffice it to say that two of the dogs he rescued are now living with Pen Farthing in England. He has also set up a fantastic charity to rescue other abused dogs in Afghanistan. His work is truly inspirational and is winning the admiration and support of dog lovers everywhere. Part of the proceeds from the book will go towards his charity.

If you only buy and read one dog book this year, make it One Dog At A Time.

Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential.

Also, dog training is an integral part of a working dog’s life for them to be able to assist humans in activities like hunting and police work. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.

All training of dogs is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.

It must also be mentioned that different dog breeds take to training differently. Another important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.

A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.

Training Chow Chow puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning.

Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your dog as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your dog, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.

Want to solve your dog’s behavioral problems?

Secrets to Dog Training covers all aspects of dog training, including behavioral issues that can ruin the relationship between dog and owner. If you have ever tried to train a dog, you know from experience what a challenge it can be. Here is what’s inside Secrets to Dog Training to help you avoid all the frustration and pain usually associated with training a dog yourself. Among many others, you will learn how to:

• curb your dog’s aggressiveness
• make your dog understand what is right and wrong
• house train your dog
• stop your dog racing in the house
• deal with a dominant dog
• overcome separation anxiety
• stop your dog jumping on people
• apply the cutting edge Dog Whispering technique
• deal with more than one dog in the house
• stop the family cat being harrassed.

Visit Secrets to Dog Training official website for more information.

My Beloved Chow Chow

That blue black tongue,
That fluffy mane-
The Chow Chow stands apart.
Devoted, proud and loyal,
Sure to win your heart.

A dog that’s quick
To give a hug,
And often makes me grin-
My Chow Chow means
The world to me,
My dog, my love, my friend.

-Anonymous

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!

Well in ways, yes, the Chow Chow does require special grooming. Because this breed is such a fur-ball, it needs to be regularly groomed. Their dense coat tends to mat if unbrushed and if left matted, you will need to run like hell on fire, after trying to de-matt a matted Chow Chow’s coat! So to prevent unnecessary and uncomfortable grooming practices later on, start early and make a habit of it. During seasonal shedding, extra care should be taken. Remove all the dead hairs so that the new ones have a chance to grow, and the coat stays healthy-looking all the time. Dry shampoo is advisable as is professional grooming. Why professional grooming? Well, because they can advise you on certain grooming practices and they are also able to give Chow Chows the so called: “lion clip look”; which try as hard as you like, you will struggle to accomplish. Therefore it is best to leave it up to the professional groomer, who does know!