Last Updated: Nov 22, 2022
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- Are Chow Chows Aggressive Towards Strangers?
- Are Chow Chows Aggressive Towards their Owners?
- Are Chow Chows Aggressive Towards other Dogs?
- Are Chow Chows Afraid of Strangers?
- Are Chow Chows Afraid of Other Dogs?
- Do Chow Chows Have Non-Social Fears?
- Do Chow Chows Get Along Well With Other Dogs?
- Are Chow Chows Easy to Train?
- Do Chow Chows Get Along Well with Cats? Do They Get Along Well with Other Pets?
- Do Chow Chows Like Attention? Are they Clingy or Aloof?
- Do Chow Chows have Separation Anxiety? Do They Like to be Left Alone?
- Are Chow Chows Touch Sensitive? Do They Like to be Groomed?
- Are Chow Chows Hyper? Are they Highly Excitable?
- Are Chow Chows Playful? What is the Energy Level of Chow Chows
- Conclusion on Chow Chow Temperament
Introduction to the Temperament of the Chow Chow
The are many descriptions of the temperament of the Chow Chow out there. However, most of these descriptions are difficult to verify or prove. They are based on mere speculations.
In this article, we will provide a factual description of the temperament of the Chow Chow based on solid scientific research. This will give you a better understanding of what you can expect from the Chow Chow breed.
We obtained our description of the temperament of Chow Chow by analyzing raw scientific data from The Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) database.
The C-BARQ dog temperament standard was developed by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. It is considered the gold standard for measuring the behavior of dogs.
Over the years, the C-BARQ study has collected data on the temperament of thousands of dogs of different breeds including the Chow Chow.
The C-BARQ study obtains its data by asking dog owners to score the behavior of their dogs on different behavior patterns.
The idea behind the C-BARQ study is that if it collects thousands of scores from thousands of dog owners on different aspects of dog behavior, a clear pattern will emerge on the temperament of different dog breeds.
The C-BARQ questionnaire measures 14 behavior aspects of dogs:
- Aggression towards stranger
- Aggression towards its owner
- Aggression towards other dogs
- How well they get along with other dogs
- Fear of strangers
- Fear of new things (new objects, unfamiliar loud sounds, etc)
- Fear of other dogs
- Separation anxiety
- Clinginess
- Trainability/ Stubbornness
- Prey drive
- Excitability
- Touch sensitivity
- Energy level
In this article, we will discuss the score of the Chow Chow for each of these 14 characteristics. This will let you know the real temperament of the Chow Chow.
The summary table below shows the score of the Chow Chow for the different behavioral characteristics.
High percentage scores close to 100 are bad. Low percentage scores close to 0 are good.
| Behavior | Score |
|---|---|
| Stranger Directed Fear | 53.6 percent |
| Stranger Directed Aggression | 48.4 percent |
| Separation Related Behavior | 42.2 percent |
| Prey Drive | 39.6 percent |
| Touch Sensitivity | 38.3 percent |
| Stubbornness | 35.6 percent |
| Dog Directed Aggression | 34.6 percent |
| Dog Rivalry | 33.4 percent |
| Nonsocial Fear | 31.4 percent |
| Excitability | 31.4 percent |
| Owner Directed Aggression | 24.3 percent |
| Energy Level | 23.9 percent |
| Dog Directed Fear | 21.7 percent |
| Attachment Attention Seeking | 12.0 percent |
Note that with proper training, you can better your Chow Chow`s temperament. To learn how to properly train your Chow Chow, I highly recommend that you go through Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.
I learned most of the things that I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.
Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Chow Chow.
See also our complete ranking of dog breeds from the `best` to the `worst` based on temperament.
Are Chow Chows Aggressive Towards Strangers?
Dog breeds that are aggressive to strangers show hostile responses to strangers approaching or invading the dog`s or the dog owner`s personal space, territory, or home range.
Stranger-aggressive dog breeds are quick to show aggression to unfamiliar people.
Typical signs of moderate aggression in dogs include barking, growling, and baring of teeth. More serious display of aggression generally includes snapping, lunging, biting, or attempting to bite.
Chow Chows are quite a bit aggressive towards strangers.
This is because the Chow Chow ranks high for aggression towards strangers.
The Chow Chow ranks number 27 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards strangers.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the temperament of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has a stranger-directed-aggression score of 48.4 %.
Other dog breeds that are quite a bit aggressive towards strangers just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Stranger-Directed-Aggression Rank | Breed | Stranger-Directed-Aggression Score |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Doberman Pinscher | 49.8 % |
| 25 | Fox Terrier (Toy) | 49.2 % |
| 26 | Fox Terrier (Wire/Wire-haired) | 49.2 % |
| 27 | Chow Chow | 48.4 % |
| 28 | German Shepherd | 48.0 % |
| 29 | Australian Shepherd | 47.9 % |
| 30 | Pit Bull mix | 47.6 % |
The dog breeds that are most aggressive towards strangers are the:
The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards strangers are the:
Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.
Are Chow Chows Aggressive Towards their Owners?
Due to human effort over the course of many centuries, the dog has become a very domestic animal. Dogs have learned to live well with humans. As a result, dogs respect and love their owners. Nevertheless, some dog breeds are less respectful to their owners than some other dog breeds.
Owner-aggressive dog breeds show threatening or hostile responses to their owner or other members of the household when challenged, manhandled, stared at, stepped over, or when approached while in possession of food, objects, or toys.
A dog that is owner-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite their owners.
Chow Chows are quite a bit aggressive towards their owners.
This is because the Chow Chow ranks high for aggression towards its owner.
The Chow Chow ranks number 37 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards their owners.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the temperament of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has an owner-directed-aggression score of 24.3 %.
Other dog breeds that are quite a bit owner-aggressive just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Owner-Directed-Aggression Rank | Breed | Owner-Directed-Aggression Score |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Poodle (Miniature) | 26.5 % |
| 35 | Cocker Spaniel (English) | 26.4 % |
| 36 | Cardigan Welsh Corgi | 25.7 % |
| 37 | Chow Chow | 24.3 % |
| 38 | Afghan Hound | 24.1 % |
| 39 | Bulldog | 23.1 % |
| 40 | Fox Terrier (Wire/Wire-haired) | 22.8 % |
The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards their owners are the:
The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards their owners are the:
Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.
Are Chow Chows Aggressive Towards other Dogs?
Dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs will direct aggressive threats or actions toward unknown or unfamiliar dogs.
A dog-aggressive dog will threaten or show hostile responses when approached by unfamiliar dogs
A dog that is dog-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite other dogs.
Chow Chows are a little bit aggressive towards other dogs.
This is because the Chow Chow ranks low for aggression towards other dogs.
The Chow Chow ranks number 86 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards other dogs.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the temperament of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has a dog-directed aggression score of 34.6 %.
Other dog breeds that are a little bit dog-aggressive just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Dog-Directed-Aggression Rank | Breed | Dog-Directed-Aggression Score |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Borzoi | 36.4 % |
| 84 | Poodle (Standard) | 35.7 % |
| 85 | Weimaraner | 35.2 % |
| 86 | Chow Chow | 34.6 % |
| 87 | Poodle (Toy) | 34.5 % |
| 88 | Rhodesian Ridgeback | 32.7 % |
| 89 | Siberian Husky | 31.8 % |
The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards other dogs are the:
The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards other dogs are the:
Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.
Are Chow Chows Afraid of Strangers?
Some dogs breeds tend to be fearful of strangers.
Dogs that are fearful of strangers will avoid strangers. These dogs will crouch, cringe, or tremble when approached by strangers.
Extreme fear in dogs is characterized by serious attempts to escape or hide from the feared stranger.
Chow Chows are very much fearful of strangers.
This is because the Chow Chow ranks very high for fear of strangers.
The Chow Chow ranks number 15 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of strangers.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the temperament of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has a stranger-directed-fear score of 53.6 %.
Other dog breeds that are very much stranger-fearful just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Stranger-Directed-Fear Rank | Breed | Stranger-Directed-Fear Score |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Basenji | 61.1 % |
| 13 | Australian Silky Terrier | 59.0 % |
| 14 | Fox Terrier (Toy) | 55.1 % |
| 15 | Chow Chow | 53.6 % |
| 16 | Lhasa Apso | 51.6 % |
| 17 | Chinese Shar-Pei | 51.5 % |
| 18 | Yorkshire Terrier | 48.4 % |
The dog breeds that show the most fear of strangers are the:
The dog breeds that are least fearful of strangers are the:
Are Chow Chows Afraid of Other Dogs?
Some dogs breeds tend to show fear when an unfamiliar dog approaches them.
A dog that is fearful of other dogs will try to avoid meeting other dogs.
Chow Chows are not fearful of other dogs.
This is because the Chow Chow ranks very low for fear of other dogs.
The Chow Chow ranks number 100 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of other dogs.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the temperament of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has a dog-directed-fear score of 21.7 %.
Other dog breeds that are not other-dog-fearful just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Dog-Directed-Fear Rank | Breed | Dog-Directed-Fear Score |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | English Bulldog | 23.0 % |
| 98 | Chinook | 22.8 % |
| 99 | Bernese Mountain Dog | 22.7 % |
| 100 | Chow Chow | 21.7 % |
| 101 | Old English Sheepdog | 21.1 % |
| 102 | Redbone Coonhound | 20.9 % |
| 103 | Irish Water Spaniel | 20.1 % |
The dog breeds that are most fearful of other dogs are the:
The dog breeds that are least fearful of other dogs are the:
Do Chow Chows Have Non-Social Fears?
Dogs that are fearful of sudden or loud noises, traffic, and unfamiliar objects and situations are said to exhibit nonsocial fear.
Chow Chows are somewhat fearful of unfamiliar sounds, situations, and objects.
This is because the Chow Chow ranks average for non-social fear.
The Chow Chow ranks number 63 out of 124 dog breeds for being fearful of unfamiliar things and situations.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the temperament of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has a nonsocial-fear score of 31.4 %.
Other dog breeds that are somewhat nonsocial-fearful just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Nonsocial-Fear Rank | Breed | Nonsocial-Fear Score |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Pomeranian | 31.9 % |
| 61 | American Pit Bull Terrier | 31.8 % |
| 62 | American Staffordshire Terrier | 31.7 % |
| 63 | Chow Chow | 31.4 % |
| 64 | Dalmatian | 31.3 % |
| 65 | Afghan Hound | 30.9 % |
| 66 | Cocker Spaniel (American) | 30.6 % |
The dog breeds that are most fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:
The dog breeds that are least fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:
Do Chow Chows Get Along Well With Other Dogs?
Some dog breeds display high dog rivalry. These dog breeds will threaten or act hostile to other familiar dogs in the same household.
These dog breeds will compete with other dogs. Also, these dog breeds do not get along well with other dogs.
Chow Chows are a little bit competitive when dealing with other dogs.
This is because the Chow Chow ranks low on dog rivalry.
The Chow Chow ranks number 76 out of 124 dog breeds for displaying dog rivalry when dealing with familiar dogs.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the temperament of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has a dog-rivalry score of 33.4 %.
Other dog breeds that are a little bit competition-driven just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Dog-Rivalry Rank | Breed | Dog-Rivalry Score |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | English Setter | 34.1 % |
| 74 | Great Pyrenees | 34.0 % |
| 75 | Airedale Terrier | 33.7 % |
| 76 | Chow Chow | 33.4 % |
| 77 | Belgian Tervuren | 33.3 % |
| 78 | Doberman Pinscher | 33.1 % |
| 79 | Boxer | 32.8 % |
The dog breeds that do not get along well with other dogs are the:
The dog breeds that get along well with other dogs are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how well they get along with other dog breeds.
Are Chow Chows Easy to Train?
Dogs have high trainability have the willingness to listen to their owner. These dogs are not stubborn. These dogs obey simple commands, and they learn very quickly.
Highly trainable dogs excel at fetching objects. They also respond positively to correction and ignore distraction.
Chow Chows are somewhat easy to train.
This is because the Chow Chow ranks average for trainability.
The Chow Chow ranks number 65 out of 124 dog breeds for easiness to train.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the trainability of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has a trainability score of 64.4 %.
Other dog breeds that are somewhat easy to train just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Trainability Rank | Breed | Trainability Score |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Schipperke | 66.9 % |
| 63 | Whippet | 65.9 % |
| 64 | American Staffordshire Terrier | 65.3 % |
| 65 | Chow Chow | 64.4 % |
| 66 | West Highland White Terrier | 63.9 % |
| 67 | American Bulldog | 63.1 % |
| 68 | Chinese Crested | 62.7 % |
The dog breeds that are most easy to train are the:
The dog breeds that are difficult to train are the:
Learn more about how intelligent the Chow Chow is and how the intelligence of the Chow Chow affects its trainability in this article on how smart the Chow Chow is.
Do Chow Chows Get Along Well with Cats? Do They Get Along Well with Other Pets?
Dog breeds that have high chase-drive will run after (chase) cats, birds, and/or other small animals, given the opportunity.
Chow Chows are a little bit into chasing after other smaller pets like cats, squirrels, chickens, and birds.
This is because the Chow Chow ranks low for small-pet-chasing.
The Chow Chow ranks number 87 out of 124 dog breeds for chasing after smaller pets.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the temperament of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has a chasing score of 39.6 %.
Other dog breeds that are a little bit into chasing after smaller pets just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Chasing Rank | Breed | Chasing Score |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Poodle (Miniature) | 40.7 % |
| 85 | Scottish Terrier | 40.0 % |
| 86 | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 39.8 % |
| 87 | Chow Chow | 39.6 % |
| 88 | Havanese | 38.9 % |
| 89 | American Bulldog | 38.8 % |
| 90 | Fox Terrier (Toy) | 38.4 % |
The dog breeds that like chasing after cats and other smaller pets are the:
The dog breeds that will not chase after cats and other smaller pets are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their prey drive.
Do Chow Chows Like Attention? Are they Clingy or Aloof?
Some dog breeds like to stay close to their owners all the time. These dogs like attention, and they like to receive the affection of their owners.
These dogs get jealous when their owners give attention to other dogs or other people instead of them.
Dogs with these traits are described as attachment/attention-seeking.
Chow Chows are not attachment/attention-seeking.
This is because the Chow Chow ranks very low for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.
The Chow Chow ranks number 120 out of 124 dog breeds for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the temperament of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has an attachment/attention-seeking score of 12.0 %.
Other dog breeds that are not attachment/attention-seeking just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Attachment-Attention-Seeking Rank | Breed | Attachment-Attention-Seeking Score |
|---|---|---|
| 117 | Siberian Husky | 17.9 % |
| 118 | Shiba Inu | 16.6 % |
| 119 | Scottish Terrier | 15.5 % |
| 120 | Chow Chow | 12.0 % |
| 121 | English Setter | 11.1 % |
| 122 | Kuvasz | 10.8 % |
| 123 | Borzoi | 1.1 % |
The dog breeds that are always seeking the attention of their owners are the:
The dog breeds that are aloof are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their clinginess.
Do Chow Chows have Separation Anxiety? Do They Like to be Left Alone?
Dog breeds that have separation anxiety do not like to be left alone.
These dog breeds tend to bark and destroy things when separated from their owners.
They become restless or lose their appetite when left alone.
Chow Chows are somewhat prone to developing separation anxiety.
This is because the Chow Chow ranks average for separation anxiety relative to other dog breeds.
The Chow Chow ranks number 56 out of 124 dog breeds for separation anxiety.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the temperament of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has a separation anxiety score of 42.2 %.
Other dog breeds that are somewhat prone to develop separation anxiety just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Separation-Related-Behavior Rank | Breed | Separation-Related-Behavior Score |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Greyhound | 42.7 % |
| 54 | English Springer Spaniel | 42.5 % |
| 55 | Dalmatian | 42.3 % |
| 56 | Chow Chow | 42.2 % |
| 57 | Papillon | 41.7 % |
| 58 | Pointer | 41.3 % |
| 59 | Brittany | 40.9 % |
The dog breeds that are most prone to develop separation anxiety are listed below. These dog breeds do not like to be left alone. These dog breeds are the:
- Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Fox Terrier (Smooth)
- Chinese Crested
- Miniature Pinscher
- Australian Silky Terrier
The dog breeds that are least prone to develop separation anxiety are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their tendency to develop separation anxiety.
Are Chow Chows Touch Sensitive? Do They Like to be Groomed?
Dogs that are touch-sensitive are fearful of `painful` procedures such as bathing, grooming, nail clipping, and veterinary examinations.
These dogs do not like going through these `painful` procedures, and they will react to show they do not like the procedure.
Chow Chows are quite a bit touch-sensitive.
This is because the Chow Chow ranks high for touch sensitivity.
The Chow Chow ranks number 34 out of 124 dog breeds for touch sensitivity.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the temperament of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has a touch-sensitivity score of 38.3 %.
Other dog breeds that are quite a bit touch-sensitive just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Touch-Sensitivity Rank | Breed | Touch-Sensitivity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Alaskan Husky | 39.6 % |
| 32 | Lhasa Apso | 39.0 % |
| 33 | Poodle (Miniature) | 38.9 % |
| 34 | Chow Chow | 38.3 % |
| 35 | Parson Russell Terrier | 37.9 % |
| 36 | Jack Russell Terrier | 37.8 % |
| 37 | Cocker Spaniel (English) | 37.4 % |
The dog breeds that are most touch-sensitive are the:
The dog breeds that are least touch-sensitive are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their sensitivity to touch.
Are Chow Chows Hyper? Are they Highly Excitable?
Excitable dog or hyper dog breeds display strong reactions to potentially exciting or arousing events, such as:
- going for walks
- car trips
- sound of the doorbell
- arrival of visitors, and
- the owner arriving home
Highly excitable dog breeds have difficulty settling down after arousal.
Chow Chows are not hyper (excitable).
This is because the Chow Chow ranks very low for excitability.
The Chow Chow ranks number 100 out of 124 dog breeds for excitability.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the temperament of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has an excitability score of 31.4 %.
Other dog breeds that are not excitable just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Excitability Rank | Breed | Excitability Score |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | Chinook | 32.7 % |
| 98 | Rottweiler | 32.1 % |
| 99 | Alaskan Husky | 32.0 % |
| 100 | Chow Chow | 31.4 % |
| 101 | Basenji | 31.3 % |
| 102 | Shiba Inu | 29.5 % |
| 103 | Bull Terrier | 29.1 % |
The dog breeds that are most hyper (excitable) are the:
- Australian Silky Terrier
- Fox Terrier (Smooth)
- American Eskimo Dog
- Parson Russell Terrier
- Miniature Schnauzer
The dog breeds that are least hyper (excitable) are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how hyper they are.
Are Chow Chows Playful? What is the Energy Level of Chow Chows
Energetic dog breeds are very playful dog breeds. These are the dog breeds that do not get tired easily.
Chow Chows are not energetic.
This is because the Chow Chow ranks very low for energy level.
The Chow Chow ranks number 115 out of 124 dog breeds for energy level.
This information is based on what 22 Chow Chow owners reported on the temperament of their Chow Chow in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Chow Chow has an energy-level score of 23.9 %.
Other dog breeds that are not energetic just like the Chow Chow are listed in the table below
| Energy-Level Rank | Breed | Energy-Level Score |
|---|---|---|
| 112 | Chinook | 28.0 % |
| 113 | Newfoundland | 27.6 % |
| 114 | Whippet | 26.2 % |
| 115 | Chow Chow | 23.9 % |
| 116 | Lhasa Apso | 23.7 % |
| 117 | Italian Greyhound | 23.6 % |
| 118 | Eurasier | 23.1 % |
The dog breeds that are most playful and most energetic are the:
The dog breeds that are laziest are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the most energetic to the least energetic.
Conclusion on Chow Chow Temperament
The temperament of your Chow Chow comes from a combination of its genetics and what environment your Chow Chow is exposed to.
You cannot change your Chow Chow`s gene but you can change the things you expose your Chow Chow to.
Exposing your Chow Chow to dog training sessions early in its life can help you mold the temperament of your Chow Chow to what you desire.
Again, with proper training, you can better your Chow Chow`s temperament. To learn how to properly train a dog, I highly recommend Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.
I learned most of the things I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.
Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Chow Chow.
If you think the Chow Chow is the right dog breed for you, see our article on how much Chow Chows cost and Chow Chow puppy buying guide.
Also, see our list of reputable Chow Chow breeders in the United States and the prices of their Chow Chow puppies.