🐶 Chow Chow
Temperament
Aloof, dignified, loyal to one or two people. Chows are notoriously reserved with strangers and can be aggressive without serious early socialisation. Not naturally good with other dogs.
Exercise
30–45 minutes of moderate daily exercise. Heat-sensitive (heavy coat).
Grooming
Very heavy double coat — daily brushing. Two huge annual moults.
Health
Hip / elbow dysplasia. Entropion (eye lid rolls in). Heat stroke. Bloat / GDV. Lifespan 8–12 years (short for a medium dog).
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