Chow Chow
The Chow Chow is an ancient breed from China, historically used for hunting, guarding, and pulling carts. Known for its lion-like mane and distinctive blue-black tongue, it is valued for loyalty, independence, and protective instincts.
FCI Group
Spitz and Primitive Types
AKC Group
Non-Sporting
TKC Group
Utility
Country of Origin
CN
Country of patronage: Great Britain
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Autoimmune and Allergies
FI
Skeletal and Muscular
UK
Endocrine and Pancreas
Eye Conditions and Blindness
Neurological and Neuromuscular
Genetic Material and Diversity
Temperament
SE
Anatomic
Reproductive
Skin, Hair, and Nails
Respiratory
Other Breed-Specific Considerations
Test Relevances
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
Moderate Relevance
Hypomyelination
Some Relevance
Degenerative Myelopathy
No Evidence
Hair, Long
No Evidence
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