This is a dog that ceased to be exotic for the Russian people in the late 80's. The long-haired large chow chow dog is translated from Chinese, just like a shaggy lion, however, no one will argue with this.
By chow chow, relatives often write down bears, as well as polar wolves, which, unfortunately, have become extinct as a species.
Like all pretty and friendly dogs, the Chow Chow dog breed belongs to the Spitz family. The functions and responsibilities entrusted to this breed, which came to us from Tibet, are very important for helping a person survive in unfavorable conditions. Chow Chow dog - a cabman, a dog - a hunter, a dog - a guard and a herd supervisor.
Chow Chow character is peculiar, expressed noble endurance and worthy patience. This breed only looks like a cute shaggy toy, lazyboy, full of laziness and dreaminess. Protecting the house and small animals and going for a full-fledged hunt is in the blood of these dogs. The Chow Chow breed finds itself only one master, but also to people who often surround it, is friendly and extremely polite.
Chow Chow - Varieties
The different color of the chow chow does not affect its characteristics. Unless by sight the dog becomes something more serious, if the color of the chow chow is black and somewhat softer, if the "furry bear" has a white color or red, chocolate, or fawn.
There is a breed of smudges in the world. Smoof is a short-haired chow chow who looks more like a fighting dog than to his shaggy relative, but does not differ in character from the usual standard chow. The crossing of the smoof and chow, for the time being, did not lead to any standards that can be written down in the book. There always happens a certain lottery, in which there are also lohmaticians and smuffats in different numbers and colors.
Care for this breed does not hide its surprises. You yourself must represent all the responsibility that will fall on you when acquiring such a dog. Care for thick thick hair, which must be combed several times a week. You can wash the dog twice a month and depending on the conditions where your baby was. It is dangerous to walk with a dog in the forest during the period when ticks are active. Training takes a lot of time and effort, because this is one of the freedom-loving breeds, which has its own opinion on all your requirements. But, if you deserve the love of the Tibetan bear, after a few months of education, then it will "turn around" to you with infinite gratitude and tender love for what you are.
Feeding chow chow
Not the biggest news is that every owner wants to see his pet in good health and excellent condition. Of course. The first items for keeping a dog in great shape are food.
Such large and serious dogs that require special care and attention and feed should also be correct and for hours to avoid disruption in physical development.
The question is how to feed chow chow is common and correct. This is not the kind of breed that will get along with bitten bread from your table, even if it is with butter and lay in chicken broth. By the way, chicken this breed can not, as well as pork. The chow chow stomach is tender and prone to allergies to meat products. The use of beef, not fundamentally raw or steamed, is possible at a dosage of 200-250 grams per adult dog. You can alternate this type of food, because when cooking from meat certain necessary components evaporate, which you can not find in cooked and parboiled meat.
As a toothbrush you can use strong bones, also beef. Twice a week do not forget about the fish, the components of which are vital for your animal.
Very important for eating cottage cheese. Milk and dairy products are responsible for the level of calcium.
Mineral supplements and special feeds for your pet you can purchase with the advice of leading your dog to a veterinarian. Since the varieties of feeds on the market today are off limits, the best option is to consult a specialist who can determine what is missing your dog: iodine, calcium or minerals.