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Regarded as one of the world's most fascinating dogs, the Chow Chow is complex and independent, known around the world for his lionlike appearance, scowling expression and bluish-black tongue. Whether adorned with a profuse rough coat or a dense smooth coat, the Chow Chow cuts an impressive image. In its native China, the breed has been used as a guard dog, hunting dog and food source, though never as a pet. The Western world has gladly adopted this noble and beautiful companion dog into its homes and hearts. Today the Chow Chow is a cherished pet and show dog in Britain and around the world.
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Regarded as one of the world’s most fascinating dogs, the Chow Chow is complex and independent, known around the world for his lionlike appearance, scowling expression and bluish-black tongue. Whether adorned with a profuse rough coat or a dense smooth coat, the Chow Chow cuts an impressive image. In its native China, the breed has been used as a guard dog, hunting dog and food source, though never as a pet. The Western world has gladly adopted this noble and beautiful companion dog into its homes and hearts. Today the Chow Chow is a cherished pet and show dog in Britain and around the world. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Chow Chow and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup’s arrival and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Chow Chow. Whether it’s basic training problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Chow Chow. Topics discussed include: History of the Chow Chow; Characteristics of the Chow Chow; The Chow Chow Breed Standard; Your Chow Chow puppy; Everyday care of your Chow Chow; Housebreaking and training your Chow Chow; Health care of your Chow Chow; Understanding the behaviour of your Chow Chow.
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