The Chow Chow has been known for many years and has been the protagonist of songs, movies and more. It is characterized by being a dog very different from others. It has a long and leafy hair and a peculiar character.

Many could confuse him with a lion or even with a tender and affectionate bear. Although in this article you will discover that its character has nothing to do with its appearance. As they say: "appearances deceive." Let's know more about this animal.

As you possibly know, its origin comes from China. About 2000 years ago, although until 1800 it was not known outside the country. At the beginning it was used as a guardian, then as a shepherd, as a pet and as a hunting dog. Unfortunately, his meat also became a delicacy, although this was banned in 1915.

Its name comes from the Chinese word Chow Chow, which means different merchandise in English. When the first dogs were sent to England, this was what they put in the boxes, although the Chinese really had an inscription for their name which meant dog-lion-bloated.

It is a very robust dog but with a short back, but very well proportioned. It has small ears and a very wide muzzle. Its tail is bent and very high, always on its back. Although you may only know the Chow Chow with long hair, there are also short hair that make the effect like a carpet.

The fur can be red, black, blue and cream. Those who have two colors or spots on their hair are not considered 100% Chow Chow. A characteristic by which they are known is the color of their language, because this is bluish black, or sometimes purple.

Although today the Chow Chow is a companion dog and very apt to be a pet, this has not always been the case, since its character is somewhat aggressive and timid. However, with the passage of time they adapted to be used as pets and therefore there are no aggressive features. Of course, socialization is very important since he is a puppy.

If you want to have more than one Chow Chow at home, it is recommended that they be of the same sex, since they usually have problems of coexistence in another way. Although of course, there are always exceptions, so sometimes Chow Chow are seen as males and females cohabiting in peace.

They are loyal to their family members, whether human or canine. If they change their home and owner, they usually have problems adapting .

They are passive, so if you have a small apartment, the Chow Chow is ideal for you. His character is independent and it shows when he marks the distance with the rest of the house when sleeping or isolating himself while watching others, whether walking or with the routine of this is doing other chores.

Although by nature they are not active and you may even find that they do not like exercise, an established routine of this is essential to maintain your temperament stable and of course to take care of your health in good condition.

He suffers from elbow, hip, thyroid dysplasia or knee dislocation. It can also present vision problems such as entropion and ectropion . Therefore, we advise you to ask about your health before buying a Chow Chow.

Remember that a good breeder will always give you the guarantees in writing that the dog is in an acceptable state to live in a home with other animals and dogs and that it guarantees that it will have a long, healthy and happy life.