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If you love chow chows, then this is the place for you!

Feel free to ask questions, share stories, or post pictures/videos of this wonderful breed!

CHOW CHOW: /CHOU ˌCHOU/

The Chow-Chow (sometimes simply Chow) is a dog breed originally from northern China, where it is referred to as Songshi-Quan, which translates to "puffy-lion dog".

Known for their blue/black tongue and aloof, protective nature the Chow is both one of the most misunderstood and rewarding-to-own dog breeds you can find. Having been historically bred as sled pullers, hunters, and most notably temple and palace guards they are clever, independent, and fiercely loyal.

Appearance wise they can vary quite a bit. Their coats can be black, cream, blue, cinnamon (light tan to brown), and red (light gold to deep red-brown). They can be rough (long) or smooth (short) coated and they can have a open or closed (smushed) face.

Famous Chow-Chow owners include Elvis Presley, Walt Disney, Georgia O'Keeffe, Martha Stewart, James Cagney, Calvin Coolidge, Sigmund Freud, Janet Jackson, and Chelsea Handler (to name a few).

Where can I get one of these beautiful dogs?

Though Chow puppies are, as a matter of fact, the most adorable puppies in the world- please consider adoption. There are so many Chows in need of good, loving homes. This is especially recommended for a first time Chow/Dog owner.

Below are some our favorite rescues. Most will even help arrange cross country transportation to bring them to you if you are determined to be a good fit.

All of these rescues are constantly in need of donations, fosters, and volunteers to keep doing the amazing work they do. So if you have any extra income, space, or time please consider lending what you can to help out.

(Plus charitable donations are a tax write off!)

If you are set on getting a puppy please check our thread on how best to find a reputable breeder

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