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Breed Standards for
the Chow Chow |
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General Appearance: |
Powerful, squarely built, and sturdy with heavy bone and
strong muscular development. |
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Head: |
Blue-black tongue and black mouth; Padded button of skin
above the inner corner of each almond-shaped eye; Broad,
flat skull; Small, triangular ears carried erect |
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Tail: |
Carried close to back |
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Color: |
Solid red, black, blue, cinnamon, and cream |
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Size: |
Weight: 45–70 lb; Height: 17-20” |
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Coat: |
It
can have either a rough coat, which is straight and off
standing or a smooth coat, which is hard and smooth. Both
coat types have woody undercoats |
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Temperament: |
It
is independent, stubborn, serious and protective and devoted
to its family |
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