Chow Chow
A.K.A. :Chow, Chowdren
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
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Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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Breeds by Group | Non-Sporting |
Overview: | The Chow Chow is a powerful and strong dog, probably best suited for an experienced and patient dog owner. He can be proud and strong-willed, but a loyal companion when given the chance. |
Breed Group: | Non-Sporting |
Weight (lbs): | 45-70 |
Height (in): | 17-20 |
Colors: | Solid red, black, blue, cinnamon, and cream. |
Coat: | It can have either a rough coat, which is straight and off-standing, or a smooth coat, which is hard and smooth; both coat types have wooly undercoat. |
Character: | Chow Chows are independent dogs, known for their calm and vigilant nature. They often try to dominate other dogs. |
Temperament: | This breed is very domineering around other dogs, but they are usually good with children. They need to be well socialized with other household pets early in life and are cautious with strangers. |
Care: | The Chow Chow requires regular and very thorough brushing. The smooth type needs brushing once weekly. |
Training: | This breed requires very firm and consistent training as they tend to be quite stubborn. |
Activity: | The Chow Chow does not require a large amount of exercise, but does prefer to be outdoors. |
Country of Origin: | China |
Health Issue: | This breed may have hip dysplasia and is prone to suffer eye irritation (entropion), caused by eyelid abnormalities. |
Life Expectancy: | 8-12 |
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Chow chow puppies

Chow Chow
Female, 12 Weeks Old
USA BURLINGAME, CA, USA
Date listed: 04/03/2025
1 chow chow puppy - female 10 weeks old Up to date with vaccines Dewormed Ready for new home!
Bear

Chow Chow
Male, 12 Weeks Old
USA COOLIDGE, AZ, USA
Date listed: 03/30/2025
Looking for a fluffy, lovable companion? Bear, our 8-week-old male Chow Chow, is ready to find his forever home! This sweet boy is: ✅ Vaccinated ✅ Dewormed ✅ Microchipped...
Chow chow puppies

Chow Chow
Female, 12 Weeks Old
USA SAN BRUNO, CA, USA
Date listed: 03/27/2025
1 chow chow puppy left - female 8 weeks old first set of shots completed Dewormed
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A636020 - Chow Chow (long coat) Dog For Adoption

Chow Chow
Female, Adult
USA Houston, TX, USA
Date listed: 04/23/2025
Dog Breed: Chow Chow (long coat).
Mars - Chow Chow (long coat) Dog For Adoption

Chow Chow
Male, Young
USA Ventura, CA, USA
Date listed: 04/16/2025
Dog Breed: Chow Chow (long coat). Available to foster or adopt! Breed: Chow DOB: 4/2023 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: long Size: medium Color(s): black ...
Luna - Chow Chow (long coat) Dog For Adoption

Chow Chow
Female, Adult
USA Clarkesville, GA, USA
Date listed: 04/16/2025
Dog Breed: Chow Chow (long coat). I am a two-year old sweet chow chow dog who loves people and wants love!
DJ - Chow Chow (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Chow Chow
Male, Adult
USA Fairbanks, AK, USA
Date listed: 04/16/2025
Dog Breed: Chow Chow (medium coat). DJ (A137705) is 1-year-and-6-month-old Chow Chow who weighed 49.3 pounds on intake! Foster update: DJ had fantastic reviews in foster! He was...
RED - Chow Chow (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Chow Chow
Male, Adult
USA Woodbury, NY, USA
Date listed: 04/16/2025
Dog Breed: Chow Chow (medium coat). NEEDS A HIGH FENCED IN BACK YARD HE LIKES TO JUMP AND EXPLORE. BIG TEDDY BEAR MENTALITY!
Suki aka Honey Bear - Chow Chow (long coat) Dog For Adoption

Chow Chow
Female, Adult
USA MIDWAY, UT, USA
Date listed: 04/09/2025
Dog Breed: Chow Chow (long coat). Suki is a gentle soul with a big heart. She is house trained, crate trained and know how to sit like a good girl. She adores being outside where...
RED - Chow Chow (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Chow Chow
Female, Adult
USA Woodbury, NY, USA
Date listed: 04/23/2025
Dog Breed: Chow Chow (short coat).
Bear-ret - Chow Chow (long coat) Dog For Adoption

Chow Chow
Male, Adult
Canada Prescott, Ontario, Canada
Date listed: 04/02/2025
Dog Breed: Chow Chow (long coat). Bear-ret Bear-ret is a gorgeous neutered black rough coat male weighing in at approximately 19kg (42lbs) His best feature hands down are...
Adopted! Chance - Chow Chow (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Chow Chow
Male, Senior
Canada Prescott, Ontario, Canada
Date listed: 04/02/2025
Dog Breed: Chow Chow (medium coat). Adopted! Chance Poor guy… here’s his story… Chance is an approximately 9-10-year-old male who was in the...
ADOPTED - Chow Chow (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Chow Chow
Female, Young
Canada Prescott, Ontario, Canada
Date listed: 04/23/2025
Dog Breed: Chow Chow (medium coat). ADOPTED Honey is a young rough coat easy going friendly female. She was picked up by Animal Services as a stray. Her coat is in terrible...
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