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How to Care for a Chow Chow Puppy

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The Chow Chow puppy is one of the cutest and most distinct-looking dogs on the planet. They’re great companions and fun to be around. However, if you want to raise your chow puppy into a healthy, mature adult, you need to know how to care for it.

About the Chow Chow Puppy Breed

The Chow Chow breed is a very unique type of dog. They are fiercely independent animals, and many people say that their temperament is closer to that of a cat than a dog.

They are often wary of strangers and tend to be less cuddly than other dogs. This means that they’re great for introverts, cat people, and people who prefer not to be smothered by their dogs.

Caring for a Chow Chow Puppy

Here are some tips on how to take care of a Chow Chow puppy.

Exercise

Chow Chows require regular exercise. However, they are not overly-energetic dogs. They do not require vigorous exercise and are often satisfied with a couple of short, 15-minute walks every day.

Health

Chow Chow dogs are usually quite healthy. However, there are some things that you should be aware of.

  • When buying a new Chow Chow, make sure that their parents have the proper health clearances. They should have one from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, signifying healthy hips, and one from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation to verify their eyesight.
  • Like other dogs, Chow Chows may experience problems with hip dysplasia or entropion. Health certificates will let you know the likelihood of your puppy inheriting these problems from its parents.

General Care Tips

Chow Chow dogs are not fond of heat. They shouldn’t be left outside on overly hot days and you should certainly avoid exercising them vigorously on hot days.

Chow Chow dogs are relatively small and only require between 2-2.75 cups of food on a daily basis. Naturally, this amount can vary depending on your puppy and its size.

Try to make sure to buy high-quality dog food.

Chows are very independent, but they are still responsive to learning. You can teach a Chow anything that you could teach another dog. However, because of their energy levels, they don’t make good working dogs.

You’ll have to brush your Chow a few times on a weekly basis. This keeps their fur in good shape. During the change of seasons, your dog will be shedding and likely require daily brushing.

It’s also a good idea to give your Chow a bath at least once a month, or more often if they spend a lot of time outdoors. Regular brushing can keep most of the odors at bay, but you should still give them a deep clean every few weeks.

Conclusion

A Chow Chow puppy can be a great companion, especially for people who are not fond of overly-affectionate or energetic dogs like the German Shepherd.

And remember that even though Chow Chow puppies are very independent, there are still challenges associated with raising any animal. Learning how to overcome these challenges will help you forge an unbreakable bond with your pet.

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