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let's talk about the chowy a cat breed
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that sounds like it should be the star
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of a nature documentary prowling through
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jungles and looking Majestic but before
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you rush out to adopt one of these
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exotic beauties let me present 12
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reasons why owning a chowy might not be
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the paradise you're envisioning one the
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wild side first off let's get one thing
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straight the chowy is part wild cat
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that's right this breed has roots in the
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jungle and they come with all the
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instincts of their wild ancestors if
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you're expecting a cuddly lap cat think
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again you might as well be inviting a
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tiny tiger into your home good luck
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getting them to sit still for a cuddle
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they'd rather be plotting their escape
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two high energy levels these cats are
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like little furry Dynamite sticks full
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of energy and ready to explode if you're
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not prepared for a cat that zooms around
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your house at break neck speed knocking
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over everything in its path you might
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want to reconsider you'll find yourself
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constantly trying to tire them out which
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is like trying to catch smoke with your
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bare hands three attention Seekers
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chosis are notorious attention Seekers
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they don't just want your love they
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demand it if you think you can sit down
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for 5 minutes without being pounced on
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or pot at think again you'll find
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yourself in a constant battle for
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personal space it's like living with a
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toddler who thinks every moment is
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playtime four vocal opinions these cats
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have a lot to say forget about peaceful
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evenings you'll be treated to a symphony
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of meow and chirps as they express their
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every thought and desire you'll find
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yourself having conversations with your
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cat that make you question your sanity
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what do you mean I'm out of
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treats five curiosity killed the cat
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chow are incredibly curious creatures
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they want to explore every inch of your
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home which means nothing is safe from
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their inquisitive pause if you have
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breakables or important documents lying
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around prepare for them to become
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confetti in the Paw of your little
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Explorer you might as well put up
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caution cat atw work signs everywhere
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six grooming needs let's talk grooming
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because owning a chowy isn't just about
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cuddles and cuteness it also comes with
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responsibilities their coat may look low
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maintenance but don't be fooled regular
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brushing is essential to keep their fur
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looking good and prevent matting you'll
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find yourself spending more time
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grooming than actually enjoying their
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company Seven health concerns while
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generally healthy chosis can be prone to
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certain genetic conditions that could
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lead to hefty vet bills down the line so
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if you're not ready for those unexpected
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expenses maybe consider adopting a pet
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rock Instead at least rocks don't need
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checkups eight Social Butterflies Chow
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thrive on social interaction not just
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with humans but also with other pets if
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you think they'll be fine alone while
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you're at work all day think again they
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can develop separation anxiety faster
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than you can say catnip leading to
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destructive behavior that will leave you
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questioning Your Life Choices nine
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training challenges you might think that
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because they're intelligent training
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them would be easy peasy wrong they have
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their own agenda and will only follow
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commands when it suits them like when
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there's food involved or if they feel
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like showing off off their skills to
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impress you 10 the cost Factor let's not
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forget about the financial aspect of
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owning one of these cats between food
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costs grooming supplies vet bills and
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those pesky oops moments when they knock
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something over owning a chowy can feel
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like running a small business you might
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find yourself budgeting more for your
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cat than for yourself 11 the emotional
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roller coaster owning a chowy is an
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emotional Journey one minute they're
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cuddling with you on the couch the next
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minute they're giving you the cold
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shoulder because you scared to move them
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from their Sunny Spot on the window sill
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it's like living with a moody teenager
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who has no concept of personal space 12
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the long-term commitment finally let's
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address longevity these cats can live up
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to 15 years or more that's right when
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you adopt one of these furballs you're
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signing up for a long-term relationship
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filled with love laughter and plenty of
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hairballs along the way in conclusion
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while Chow may look charming and exotic
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with their wild appearance and playful
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personalities owning one is not for the
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faint-hearted or light wallet so unless
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you're ready for this Whirlwind of
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energy and attention-seeking Antics
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maybe stick with something simpler like
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a goldfish at least fish don't require
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constant cuddles or demand to be part of
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every single activity in your life
