CHOW's & CHOW Mixes Know what you are getting INTO !! By (Photos of CHOWS Wanted |For this article) I get about 100 emails every day. Probably 30% of them relate to behavioral problems, many of these emails concern overly aggressive dogs. In the past few years I have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of people who contact me with aggression problems with Chow's and Chow mixes. People who are considering acquiring this breed need to become better educated. The "Breed All About It" show on animal planet recently did a segment about chows. They mentioned the problem with this breed is that they are obedience training for border collies obedience training for border collies cute to look at (especially when they are puppies) but they were bred to be independent, suspicious and not sociable (unlike goldens or labs) Information from Chow Rescues: More than 2,000 years old, the Chow was bred to be an all-around working dog capable of surviving in a hostile environment. Hunting, herding, guarding, pulling sleds the Chow could do it all. First kept by fierce Mongolian tribes in China as a hunting and guard dog, the Chow was also used for their meat and fur. Chows make exceptional house pets. Despite their size (17-21" at the shoulder, 45-85 pounds), they are very quiet, naturally well-behaved, not diggers or barkers breeding dogs how to obedience training for border collies and aren't destructive. They're one of the easiest breeds to housebreak. Chows do, however, have a very different personality than other dogs. They are catlike in their attitudes: aloof, reserved with affection, independent, dignified and stubborn. Although their soft fur is ripe for hugging, they don't always enjoy being fussed over by children orstrangers. For people who want a cuddly lap dog that will instantly love all their friends, the Chow is likely to be a disappointment. The Chow Chow is very intelligent but not always easy to train. They don't have the strong desire to please their masters as do breeds like the Golden Retriever. They seem dog bone obedience training for border collies to please themselves first and don't respond to the average methods of training and motivation. They do not tolerate physical punishment and can't be forced into anything. Hitting or beating a Chow will either result in viciousness or a broken spirit. Like a cat, a Chow is only willing to do what suits his mood at the time. He's an independent thinker and will make his own decisions if you don't stay a step ahead of him! The strong-willed Chow needs an equally strong-willed owner. They have definite minds of their own and can easily become your master if you allow it. Chow puppies are naturally well- behaved, hand signals for dog obedience training obedience training for border collies more
