Answer: No! Chow Chow is not a hypoallergenic breed as it sheds its fur quite heavily on a seasonal basis and also produces quite a bit of dander.
Answer: Chow Chows are known for their reserved personality. These canines are not very animated and lively in nature and they mostly keep their emotions and feelings to themselves only. And, that’s why they can seem a bit aloof at first, but if they have been properly trained and are well-socialized from a young age, then they can be quite friendly with other people including small kids. If they are allowed to properly grow up with a child and are well-introduced to a lot of kids, then they can be friendly and cordial with a child.
Answer: No! Chows are not very amiable and warm with other canines especially with the new canines that they don’t know. These pooches don’t trust other dogs very easily and if they are not properly trained, then they can be a little aggressive towards other canines.
Answer: Chows are somewhat good with other household pets like cats. They generally remain fairly tolerant of other animals (apart from dogs) and if they are well-socialized with a lot of different kinds of house pets, then they can be considerably more affable with other animals such as cats.
Answer: Yes! Chow Chows are pretty decent guard dogs as they are quite loyal and protective of their close ones and they are known to defend their loved ones against any kind of harm. Their watchdog ability is also quite satisfactory as they can protect their homes by alerting their owners in case of an intruder or a burglar.
Answer: Yes, but if they remain well-exercised and fully contented. Fortunately, Chows don’t have a lot of exercise needs and they can be satisfied quite easily with just a 15-20 minutes exercise session on a daily basis. Hence, they are considered to be rather fine apartment dogs.
Answer: Chows do shed a lot, but they are not constant shedders. They only shed their hair in a limited manner on normal days, but the frequency and magnitude of shedding are heavily increased during the spring and fall seasons. And, at that time, it is advised to daily brush their coat so that it may be able to limit the shedding process to some extent.
Answer: No! Chow Chows are not the type of canines that suits the needs of a first-time dog owner. These pooches require a fair amount of training from their owners to become more sociable and friendlier, their grooming needs are also quite high and they are not that easy to handle. Hence, Chows are not highly recommended to the first-time or novice dog owners. These canines do best with a well-experienced and knowledgeable owner that understands the needs and psyche of a canine.
Answer: Yes! Chows can be an excessive barker if they are not properly trained and guided by their owners. These canines use their voice (bark) to express themselves and they can do it a lot if they are not taught some other means to communicate. Hence it is the responsibility of their owners to control this unwanted habit of these canines.
Answer: Not a lot! Chow Chows are not very active pooches and they mostly enjoy relaxing and lying in their own beds. But, they should be given some amount of exercise on a regular basis so that they remain healthy and happy. They can be taken to short walks either in a park or in an open area when the weather is pleasant and along with this, some regular playtime also helps these pooches to remain both physically and mentally fit.
Answer: Yes! Chow Chows can live alone for a decent amount of time. These pooches are not that prone to separation anxiety and if they are well-fed before someone leaves them alone, they are most likely to just sleep in their beds for most of the time they are being left alone. Also, it is important to take care of their toilet needs before leaving them all alone.
Answer: Their training process is somewhat manageable for an experienced dog owner, but they can be pretty hard to train if a novice dog owner is involved. These pooches can be quite stubborn and independent during the training sessions and they can easily get distracted if the training exercises are repetitive and monotonous. Hence, most of the times, only a knowledgeable canine owner is able to train these headstrong pooches.
Answer: Their grooming needs are quite high. Their coat should be brushed at least twice or sometimes thrice every week so that there is no problem regarding hair matting. The frequency of brushing should be increased during the shedding season. These canines can be bathed on a monthly basis but it is important to regularly clean their ears and eyes so as to avoid any infections and diseases. Also, their nails should be trimmed whenever it is necessary and their teeth can be brushed once every 10-15 days.
Answer: Chow Chows are not very tolerant of excessive heat and high temperatures. They have a tough time surviving in those places that are famous for their hot weather conditions. Their exercise sessions should also be avoided if the temperature outside the house is uncomfortably high for them.
Answer: Excellent! These canines were built for colder climatic conditions only. Their tolerance to low temperature is amazing and they always enjoy a lot while they are playing in a snowy and wintry place. These pooches are a good choice for those people who reside in a chilly or low-temperature area.
Answer: Chow Chows are decently intelligent canines, but because they are highly independent and stubborn in nature, they can be somewhat hard to teach new things to. And, due to this many people believe that these canines are not very smart, which is not exactly true. They just tend to live on their own terms, if they are not properly guided by their owners.
Answer: No! Chows are not that friendly and amiable with other people or strangers. They don’t easily trust someone new and because of that, they remain highly suspicious and doubtful of the strangers. But, with proper training and early socialization, they can become a bit more kind and warmer towards new people.
Answer: Chow Chows are no excessive droolers but they do salivate a lot whenever they are about to eat their food or when they smell something delicious cooking in the kitchen. Apart from that, they don’t tend to drool that much.
Answer: Chow Chows are certainly a costly canine breed. The total cost of bringing these canines home and then properly maintaining them is fairly high and is definitely not very easy on the pockets of most people. And, they do require a lot of work and attention from their owners as they have high grooming needs and are not that easy to train. Hence, they are considered to be a fairly high maintenance breed.
Answer: Chow Chows have above-average availability and demand in India. They are easier to find in the highly popular places like Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai et cetera but their availability is not that high in several smaller regions of the country.
Answer: The average price of a Chow Chow puppy in India is around ₹30,000 to ₹50,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing a Chow Chow puppy home can go fairly high.
Answer: Chow Chows are not known to be highly keen on the water. They do not do very well in a swimming pool or any deeper water body mostly because of their extremely thick coat that becomes fairly heavy while they are inside the water. But they can swim and enjoy in a pool if the water level is not that high and they are feeling comfortable inside it.
Answer: Chow Chows can be found in quite a few different colors. Some the most common ones are listed below:
Answer: Chow Chows have a decent lifespan of about 10-13 years. But they do need a lot of care and attention from their owners to live a healthy and wholesome life. They can live a long life if they are properly looked after by their owners and family members.
Answer: Most common health problems that are seen in Chow Chows are Hip and elbow dysplasia, autoimmune thyroiditis, patellar luxation, glaucoma, cataract, entropion, and distichiasis.