The ChowMrs. Howard

Development

•one of the oldest breeds

•developed more than 2,000 years ago in

approximately 150 B.C. in China

•developed as a utility dog and mainly used

for farm work

•today it is a house dog known for its

strength, active nature, and intelligence

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Physical Description

Click icon to add picture•long or short hair

•solid black, blue, red, cinnamon, or cream, with lighter shadings underneath, on its tail, and on its legs

•medium-sized breed

•male 22 inches •70 pounds •female 19 inches •45 pounds

Distinguishing Characteristics

Click icon to add picture•only breed with a

black tongue

•broad head with

small rounded ears

•broad chest with a

compact body

•tail curls over its back

•very dense and coarse coat

… The Chow is also known as the

‘Chow Chow.’ This term was used by the English to talk about any goods brought from China. It originally meant ‘knick knack’ and came to include many items, including dogs, that were imported. Queen Victoria took an interest in Chow Chows when the “Wild Dog of China” was displayed at the London Zoo.