Chow Chow

This article is about the dog breed. For the pickled relish, see Chow-chow (food). For the Chinese warlord, see Cao Cao.

Chow Chow
Chow Chow
Other namesChow
OriginChina
Traits
Height 17 to 22 inches (43 to 56 cm)
Weight Males 40–90 lb (18–41 kg)
Females 35–85 lb (16–39 kg)
Coat Thick and coarse
Colour
  • Red (light gold to deep red-brown)
  • Cinnamon (light tan to brown)
  • Black
  • Cream
  • White or ivory
Litter size 4–7
Kennel club standards
China Kennel Union standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Chow Chow is a spitz-type of dog breed originally from Northern China. The Chow Chow is a sturdily built dog, square in profile, with a broad skull and small, triangular, erect ears with rounded tips. The breed is known for a very dense double coat that is either smooth or rough. The fur is particularly thick in the neck area, giving it a distinctive ruff or mane appearance. The coat may be shaded/self-red, black, blue, cinnamon/fawn, or cream.

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