Provenance and History
The from China coming use dog belongs to the Nordic dogs from Spitztype. Presumably he came through Siberia and Mongolia in the Empire of China. In his native China, he had not a luxury life like other Chinese breeds. The dog of the people in the northern provinces was used as a sled dog and for hunting. He was also employed as a herding dog. Known nor was its use as a meat supplier. As in no other country dog meat in China was estimated and others preferred. The Chinese considered it particularly curative. With this view, he is not alone. Even in our enlightened country there are people who take the dogs fat special curative effect, for example, against tuberculosis, enclose. "eatable dog" called him the Englishman. Very estimated was always also the coat of Chow Chows. 1880, he came to Europe, 1887 began the breeding in England and in 1894 he was recognized from the English Kennel Club. Through its rigorous breeding selection, he was also for luxury dog (favorite dog of Queen Victoria).
The Chow Chow is one doubt on the original dog breeds in the world. In up to the eleventh century before Christ back reaching chronicles, historians have found a description of a tartar-dog which describes the unique characteristics of today's race: heavy construction, with bristly hair, completely straight hind legas and a blue tongue.
Besides the obvious bear similar features of the Chow Chow, it is interesting to note that the Chow shares the characteristic blue tongue, the broad skull, the short catch and the square physique with the little bear of Tibet and Manchuria .
Character
The Chow Chow is a cautious, calm dog. Nevertheless, he is a very good keeper, a barker he is not. He shows loyalty to his owner and friend. The Chow Chow is very self-confident, compared with strangers, he is distancing.
Summary
o Ears: small, thick, to the slightly rounded peaks, stiff upright
o Tail: high, well-worn on the back
o Hair: long-or short-haired, standing at shorthair plush-like
o Color: Monochrome black, red, rare: blue, fawn, cream or white
o Special Characteristics: the flew, the palate and tongue are blue, cat-like paws and the stilt pace;
Smooth Chow
The Smooth Chow is a short-haired and little-used variety of Chow Chow.
FCI standard No: 205
Country of Origin: China
Patronage: Great Britain
FCI Classification: Group 5: Spitze and dogs from the prototype, Section 5: Asian Spitz and related breeds
Racial name FCI: Chow Chow
Withers: Males 48-56 cm, 46-51cm bitch