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Chow Chow: Chinese Spitz-Type Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
- Height
- 46 cm
A spitz-type breed from Northern China, the Chow Chow originates in the People's Republic of China. It has a sturdy, square profile, broad skull, and small triangular ears with rounded tips. Its dense double coat may be smooth or rough, with a thick neck ruff. Listed height is 46.
What it is
Chow Chow is a spitz-type breed originating in Northern China, in the People's Republic of China. Its build is sturdy and square in profile.
The breed has a broad skull, small triangular erect ears with rounded tips, and a very dense double coat.
Getting to know the breed
A new owner will notice the coat first. It can be smooth or rough, with extra thickness around the neck that forms a ruff or mane.
The recorded height for the Chow Chow is 46.
Distinctive features
The Chow Chow has a clear spitz-type outline and a sturdy, square build.
Its coat can be shaded or self-red, black, blue, cinnamon or fawn, or cream.
Points to note
The breed's double coat is particularly dense, especially at the neck. Coat texture may be smooth or rough.
Breed details
The recorded height is 46.
Who should look further
Readers comparing several dogs can continue with dog breeds or browse Chinese dog breeds.
This entry is a concise identification of the Chow Chow, its origin, build, coat, colors, and recorded height.
Verdict
Choose this profile when you want a short, factual introduction to a Chinese spitz-type dog with a notably dense coat and distinctive neck ruff.
For broader decisions, compare additional breed entries and look for the details that matter to your choice.
What stands out
- Distinctive spitz-type appearance
- Sturdy, square profile
- Dense neck ruff or mane
- Several recorded coat colors
Worth knowing
- Very dense double coat
- Coat may be smooth or rough
- Profile gives limited breed detail
Suits
- Readers tracing a dog breed to Northern China
- Comparing distinctive coat and body features
Think twice if
- You want detailed ownership guidance
In short
The Chow Chow is a spitz-type dog from the People's Republic of China, with a sturdy, square body and broad skull. Small triangular ears and a thick neck ruff give it a recognizable outline. Its double coat may be smooth or rough and appears in several listed colors, including red, black, blue, cinnamon or fawn, and cream. The recorded height is 46. This page suits readers who want a basic breed identity and origin before comparing it with other dogs.
Questions
Where did the Chow Chow originate?
It originated in Northern China, within the People's Republic of China.
What type of dog is a Chow Chow?
It is a spitz-type dog breed.
How tall is a Chow Chow?
The recorded height is 46.
What does a Chow Chow look like?
It has a sturdy, square build, broad skull, and small triangular erect ears with rounded tips.
What kind of coat does it have?
Its double coat may be smooth or rough, with especially thick fur around the neck forming a ruff or mane.
Which colors are listed for the breed?
Listed colors include shaded or self-red, black, blue, cinnamon or fawn, and cream.
More dog breeds from People's Republic of China
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Chow Chow — Prayitno · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Bone-mouth — Inuyasya1106 · Public domain · file page
- Chinese Chongqing Dog — Markus Monroe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Chinese Crested Dog — Tommy Gildseth · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Kunming wolfdog — Bigsteeve · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Miniature Shar Pei — Eganfi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Pekingese — SheltieBoy · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Shar Pei — UpdOWN · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Shih Tzu — danny O · CC BY 2.0 · file page
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