Chow Chow

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Chow chows require three to four cups of food a day on average. This can be split into two meals to save them from overeating. Chows can thrive on high-quality, well-balanced wet or dry dog food. Keep in mind that each dog's needs can vary depending on its age, diet, and level of operation. Keep track of your dog's weight and condition, and change their diet accordingly.

Chow Chows shed their fur heavily twice a year and are heavy seasonal shedders. They shed twice a year, once in the cooler winter and then in the hotter season.

So you'll want to increase your brushing routine to once a day when their shedding picks up in these seasons. Their bulky double coat sheds profusely, and owners are often left with a large amount of fur to clean up.

Brush him at least once a week to remove dead hair and keep the skin and coat healthy.

Grooming them only takes you a few minutes each week unless it is their shedding session where you will need to increase your grooming routine. Clippers or a combination of clippers and stripping (a method in which the coat is thinned and shortened using a sharp, comb-like tool called a stripping knife) can be used to trim their coat.

If your dog's nails don't break off naturally, trim them once or twice a month to avoid painful tears and other issues. Check their lips, ears, nose, throat, eyes, and feet for sores, rashes, or symptoms of illness such as redness, tenderness, or inflammation. Ears should have a pleasant odour and be free of wax or gunk, and eyes should be clean and free of redness or discharge.

Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other handling when he's an adult.

Chow Chows need 45 to 60 minutes of exercise and movement regularly. Their workout routines should include few minutes walk to a park or a stimulating play in your yard. Strength and muscle-building exercises will also help them avoid injuries by keeping their joints and muscles healthy.

Regular visits to their vet will ensure their health and well-being. Schedule at least twice a year veterinary care or as recommended depending on your dog's state.

In these visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog's temperature and check his heartbeat, among other things. Discuss with your vet any concerns you think needs immediate attention as it is a key part of preventative care.

Chow Chows are loyal and extremely protective of their family. They can easily build a strong connection with their family. Children will likely love to have them as playmates. Like with other house pets, they need plenty of early socialization, including exposure to new faces.

It is their nature to be fairly intelligent, well-behaved, and quiet. They relatively do well in training, especially to those trainers who have a stretched patience and those with plenty of creativity. They are sometimes regarded as stubborn, but they are actually just bored with the training routines.

It is best to design their training that satisfies their energy levels and catches their attention.

Chow Chows need to have early socialization training to teach them how to properly behave around strangers. Although they tend to get along well with other pets, their protective nature can cause aggression towards other dogs. It might be challenging to interact with other pets without showing their confident and boisterous personality.