Baileys mum Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) My OH's Aunty has just welcomed a Chow Chow puppy into her family & I met him for the first time tonight, & I have to say I'm sooo in love. I have never seen one IRL before (I haven't really met many Spitz breeds actually) & I just can't believe how much of a teddy bear he is...so soft & cuddly, I could have cuddled him all night My OH's aunty has previously owned Akita's in the past, but thought she would have a differen't breed this time. He is red in colouring, but I heard they come in a few differen't coulours...I love his curly tail & coloured tongue too. Just wondering if any Dolers own them or know anything about them & what they are like to live with, & if you have pics, it would be great if you could post them too. Just so fascinated with this gorgeous teddy bear. Might be a breed I would love to own in the future. Edited July 3, 2011 by Baileys mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 They have a reputation for being stubborn, difficult to train and not very sociable with other dogs. I believe they also make good guard dogs. They were bred for fighting and used for meat in China so were never intended to be cuddly pets, even though they look like teddy bears. No doubt the temperaments have mellowed a bit over the years but they are definitely only a breed for those used to tough, strong willed dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileys mum Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Ow wow that's really interesting...this little guy didn't seem like your description at all, so very friendly, & happy & just wanted cuddles from everyone,....but he is only 9 weeks old, so his temperment might change when he gets older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I remember seeing a dog grooming show on TV once (a US show) and on one episode, they had to groom a Chow Chow. One of the groomers freaked, she said she hated Chow Chows and never accepted them in her salon due to their nasty temperament and having been bitten by quite a few. However there is one in our local town I see being walked and each time, I ooh and aaah over it. It's a gorgeous looking dog and the owner takes great pride in having the coat look magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keira&Phoenix Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I had a Chow Chow in one of my group classes at my Dog School. Same one the Dogsrawesome had in her work for a bath the other week. He was gorgeous and such a sweetie. The class we were doing was Clicks and Tricks and he did fantastic, he was a very quick learner and was doing all sorts of tricks by the end of the course. I think it comes down to how you raise them like many dogs of similar history. If your OH's Aunt has had Akitas then she is well equiped to deal with a Chow Chow as Akitas are also a breed who require a strong handler, I am sure she will turn this little cutie into a fantastic dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 They are also quite different to 'the norm' so it's best if people in the industry read up on the breed. When I was a vet nurse I saw a Chow try to bite another nurse, she came up from behind to grab his collar and he went in to defence mode. Chows should always be approached from the front, I have been told they don't have peripheral vision - I don't know how much truth there is in that but it has served me well with grooming them - so perhaps it's the truth. So long as you're clear, careful and respectful you should be able to handle one no worries (provided he is socialized). I would rather jump a fence in to a yard of Rottweilers than a yard of Chows though - very good guard dogs. They don't like sudden movement by strangers or being eyeballed. Respect and more respect and firm leadership. I have not ever seen a pup I can only imagine how *squeal* cute one would look. An old forum member Falgall,has the most adorable Chow I've ever met - very cruisy and sociable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileys mum Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) I remember seeing a dog grooming show on TV once (a US show) and on one episode, they had to groom a Chow Chow. One of the groomers freaked, she said she hated Chow Chows and never accepted them in her salon due to their nasty temperament and having been bitten by quite a few. However there is one in our local town I see being walked and each time, I ooh and aaah over it. It's a gorgeous looking dog and the owner takes great pride in having the coat look magnificent. Thanks for sharing Gaylek...I will pass on what you said, & tell them to start getting the little guy used to being groomed regularly now. I had a Chow Chow in one of my group classes at my Dog School. Same one the Dogsrawesome had in her work for a bath the other week. He was gorgeous and such a sweetie. The class we were doing was Clicks and Tricks and he did fantastic, he was a very quick learner and was doing all sorts of tricks by the end of the course. I think it comes down to how you raise them like many dogs of similar history. If your OH's Aunt has had Akitas then she is well equiped to deal with a Chow Chow as Akitas are also a breed who require a strong handler, I am sure she will turn this little cutie into a fantastic dog. Sounds like a gorgeous boy & glad to hear he is such a fast learner...this little guy has so far only been taught sit, drop & shake hands, but it is a start..they will also be taking him to puppy pre school after his 2nd vacc, so it will be good to have him socialising with other puppies. They have had so many visiors over to meet him, so he has been so far well socialised with humans, & seems to be enjoying every minute of it. He loves playing with their older dog & so far there has been no problems & he met their cat briefly, but she then hissed at him & has been living under their bed for a week, so not a happy pussy cat at all. Yep I'm hoping with their experience with handling Akitas they can turn this gorgeous boy into a fantastic dog. They are also quite different to 'the norm' so it's best if people in the industry read up on the breed. When I was a vet nurse I saw a Chow try to bite another nurse, she came up from behind to grab his collar and he went in to defence mode. Chows should always be approached from the front, I have been told they don't have peripheral vision - I don't know how much truth there is in that but it has served me well with grooming them - so perhaps it's the truth. So long as you're clear, careful and respectful you should be able to handle one no worries (provided he is socialized). I would rather jump a fence in to a yard of Rottweilers than a yard of Chows though - very good guard dogs. They don't like sudden movement by strangers or being eyeballed. Respect and more respect and firm leadership. I have not ever seen a pup I can only imagine how *squeal* cute one would look. An old forum member Falgall,has the most adorable Chow I've ever met - very cruisy and sociable. Thanks for the advice Clyde...I will pass on the information about the peripheral vision & the proper way to approach them, its a good thing they are in their 60's & both their daughters are in their 20's,(so there is no young children around ) so I'm sure all of them will learn to be gentle & respectful of him, )(doesn't sound like a breed that could cope with children though ) Yep he was the most gorgeous puppy I have ever seen in my life (I wish I had of had my camera with me ) The ultimate teddy bear!! :D But after reading up on them a bit, I don't think I would be matched to one unfortunately It seems they need a strong handler & someone with knowledge of the Spitz group...so seeing I hardly know a thing about spitz breeds & have only had experience with the terrier group, I will just have to get my Chow fix, by visiting this little darling lots & lots. :D Also I have a question , I'm sure this would be untrue...but I was reading somewhere that they actually may have evolved from a bear/mastiff mating & have bear in their genetic make up, is this true?, it sounds a bit unbelievable to me. Edited July 4, 2011 by Baileys mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Also I have a question , I'm sure this would be untrue...but I was reading somewhere that they actually may have evolved from a bear/mastiff mating & have bear in their genetic make up, is this true?, it sounds a bit unbelievable to me. Not possible - but a cute story :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileys mum Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Also I have a question , I'm sure this would be untrue...but I was reading somewhere that they actually may have evolved from a bear/mastiff mating & have bear in their genetic make up, is this true?, it sounds a bit unbelievable to me. Not possible - but a cute story :D I read it on a site dedicated to the Chow Chow & I thought it would be just a story & not possible...but thought I would question it anyway. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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