The original home of Chow Chow is Tibet, China. At that time, its name in China was "獢獢". In English, it is called "Chow Chow". Its history is very ancient, at least 2000 years old. It is named "Chow Chow" because its head looks very much like a lion. It
Appearance: Medium-long fur, thick double coat, straight and erect outer fur, thick and soft inner fur; red and black are more common; large and wide head, small, thick, straight and forward-facing ears, almond-shaped and small, deep-set eyes. There are more wrinkles above the eyes and at the corners of the eyes. The muzzle is wide and the nose is large, with full lips. The upper lip covers the lower lip but does not droop. The oral tissue is almost black in color. The upper part and edges of the tongue are blue-black in color; the body is symmetrical, compact, with a thick and strong neck, and well-developed muscles.
Personality: Strong, brave, particularly quiet, highly vigilant, does not like to have companions, relatively solitary, unfriendly to other dogs, and may have aggressive tendencies.
Chow Chow is an ancient breed of dog originating from Tibet, China. According to reliable historical records, it can be traced back to the earliest periods in Guangdong and Guangzhou during the Xia and Shang dynasties. In the local area, it is considered to be native and is commonly known as "Wuli", "Hei She" or "Hei Zui" dog. In the northern region, it is often referred to as a wolf dog, black bear dog, or more complexly as black tongue or Guangdong dog, or even "Nansong Shi", "Guangsong Shi", etc. According to records, for a long period of time in the past, it was mainly used as a hunting dog because of its keen senses, loyalty to its owner, and intelligence. Therefore, hunters primarily used it to hunt Mongolian chickens and Yunnan partridges. Its working abilities were highly regarded by people. Nowadays, it also has a high reputation and is considered a fashionable pet symbol.
Chow Chows can also be seen in some artifacts from the Han Dynasty. Due to its long history, some art and documents have not been well preserved, and the remaining information makes it difficult to determine the ancestors of Chow Chows with certainty. Not long ago, a relief dating back to the Han Dynasty, around 150 BC, was discovered. It records that during that era, Chow Chows were a type of hunting dog. Therefore, this breed has a history of at least 2000 years. However, some scholars believe that its history may be even longer.
In 1903, the AKC officially recognized Chow Chows as a separate breed. In 1906, the Chow Chow Club of America was formally established and became one of the member clubs of the AKC.
The Chow Chow is difficult to raise and is suitable for dog lovers who are very patient and have a special understanding of the Chow Chow. Because the Chow Chow has a lot of hair and sebum, it is difficult to dissipate heat. If it cannot maintain a low temperature air conditioning for 24 hours in summer, it may suffer from heat stroke. In addition, because the Chow Chow has very thick fur, with two to three layers, it is not easy to clean when bathing and has a strong odor.
Toespitz
Symptoms: The dog licks its toes frequently, the area between the toes becomes red and moist, and severe cases may cause lameness
Preparation: Iodine, erythromycin ointment, Elizabethan collar
Instructions: Wear an Elizabethan collar, remove the hair from the foot, wash with soapy water or wipe with iodine, and after the inflamed area is dry, apply erythromycin ointment between the toes once a day, repeat for a week.
Ear mites
Symptoms: The dog scratches its ears, shakes its head, the ears have a strong sour odor, accompanied by increased tear stains, hair loss in the ears, dark brown secretions, and earwax.
Preparation: Ear cleaner, ear wash solution
Instructions: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears, pour ear wash solution or Vicks ear cleaner into the ear canal, gently massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds, wait for the dog to shake out the ear wash solution, use a cotton ball to wipe off the secretions that are shaken out, and gently clean the earlobe and ear canal.
Skin disease
Symptoms: The dog feels itchy, the skin becomes red and itchy, the dog scratches randomly, the fur becomes dull and rough, there are more dandruff, and even patches of hair loss.
Preparation: Dilute salt water, external ointment or skin spray, vitamin B.
Instructions: Put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking, trim the hair on the dog's problematic skin and surrounding areas, then rinse with salt water for sterilization, and apply ointment or use spray, along with antibiotics and vitamin B.
1. The main food of Chow Chow is dog food, it is recommended to feed twice a day, and it can be fed less frequently. Adult Chow Chows can be fed homemade dog food, and the taste should be changed frequently to prevent the dogs from becoming picky eaters. It can be mixed with carrots, rice, cabbage, eggs, beef, etc. This will not only make the taste more delicious, but also make the nutrition more balanced and rich. It also helps with digestion and absorption. Adult dogs can be fed once a day, and the amount of food can be enough, it is recommended to feed at night. In addition, special attention should be paid not to feed too much meat to Chow Chows, otherwise they are prone to skin problems.
2. Suitable food for Chow Chow puppies:
⑴ Puppy-specific food: such as dog food and canned food.
⑵ Calcium: supplement with calcium products such as Super Calcium, which can promote the development of puppy's bones and teeth.
⑶ Milk powder for puppies: there is special puppy goat milk powder available.
⑷ Egg yolks: egg yolks not only contain rich protein, but also contain easily digestible and absorbable vitamin A, calcium, and minerals, which are beneficial to the dog's body.
⑸ Vitamins and minerals: a balanced nutrition requires the supplementation of some trace elements, and you can feed pet-specific puppy Jinvita.
⑹ Meat: when feeding puppies, it is advisable to choose lean parts of beef, pork, and chicken without fat because fat is prone to spoilage. And the meat should be cooked, otherwise it can cause diarrhea in dogs, and even lead to diseases.
1. Do not bathe frequently
Giving the dog a bath, of course, cannot be too frequent, and giving the dog a bath depends on the dog's hygiene. In hot weather in summer, you can wash it one or two more times, and in winter, you can reduce it by one or two times. But overall, it should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!
2. Brush regularly
Dogs almost shed every day, especially in spring and autumn, when seasonal shedding is more severe. In order to have good hair growth, regular brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use special pet brushes to help the dog clean natural shedding hair and avoid tangles. Brushing once in the morning and evening for about five minutes is enough.
3. Sunbathe
Sunbathing is beneficial for the dog's hair growth. It not only makes the hair more shiny, but also helps kill bacteria. While sunbathing, pet owners can let the dog exercise, which can help improve the dog's physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier hair.
4. Deworming
Poor hair quality is actually closely related to parasites. Parasites will absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body and compete for nutrition, so deworming is indispensable. When deworming, it is recommended to do both internal and external treatment. Deworming drugs can cause great harm to the dog's intestines and stomach, so it is recommended to feed probiotics together to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
In order to have beautiful hair, dogs must have a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to their daily diet. On the one hand, feed the dog with healthy and nutritious dog food, choose a dog food that is suitable for the dog and has sufficient nutrition to meet the dog's needs; on the other hand, you can give the dog an appropriate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolk, and vegetable oil.
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