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Chow Chow

Breed Standards for the Chow Chow

General Appearance:

Powerful, squarely built, and sturdy with heavy bone and strong muscular development.

Head:

Blue-black tongue and black mouth; Padded button of skin above the inner corner of each almond-shaped eye; Broad, flat skull; Small, triangular ears carried erect

Tail:

Carried close to back

Color:

Solid red, black, blue, cinnamon, and cream

Size:

Weight: 45–70 lb; Height: 17-20”

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 woody undercoats

Temperament:

It is independent, stubborn, serious and protective and devoted to its family