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ladies and Gentlemen let's take a moment
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to discuss the chow chow a breed that
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looks like it just walked out of a
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cartoon with its lion-like Mane and blue
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tongue sure they're cute in a peculiar
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way but owning one is like inviting a
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furry little dictator into your home so
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here are 12 reasons why you should never
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own a Chow Chow strap in this is going
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to be a wild ride one health problems
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Galore first off let's dive into health
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concerns Chow Chows are like ticking
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time bombs of medical issues they're
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prone to hip plasia which is about as
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fun as it sounds painful joints and
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arthritis if you enjoy the thrill of
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unexpected vet bills and the suspense of
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waiting for test results then this breed
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is your jackpot two bloat the silent
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killer next up is bloat also known as
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volvulus this condition is like a horror
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movie for dog owners one minute they're
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fine and the next minute their stomach
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is twisting like a pretzel filled with
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gas if you see your Chow pacing around
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like it just drank five cups of coffee
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get to the vet fast it's an emergency
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that can turn fatal quicker than you can
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bill three stubbornness on
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steroids now let's talk about training
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if you think you can easily train a Chow
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Chow think again these pups can be as
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stubborn as a mule in a mud pit you'll
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find yourself repeating commands until
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your voice goes horse while they look at
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you like you just asked them to recite
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the entire works of Shakespeare four
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grooming nightmare let's not forget
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grooming those fluffy coats may look
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easy to maintain but don't be fooled
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you'll need to brush them regularly to
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keep shedding under control and prevent
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mats if you thought your vacuum was
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working hard before just wait until you
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bring home a chowchow you'll be
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vacuuming more than enjoying their
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Company Five Short lifespan
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concerns sadly Chow Chows don't have the
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longest lifespans averaging around 8 to
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12 years thanks to their genetic
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predispositions to various health issues
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you might find yourself saying goodbye
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sooner than expected a heart-wrenching
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reality for any pet owner six the costly
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commitment let's talk money owning a
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Chow Chow can be expensive between
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grooming costs vet bills and special
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diets due to health issues your wallet
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will feel lighter than air if budgeting
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isn't your strong suit maybe consider
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instead seven the drama
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Factor finally let's discuss drama
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owning a Chow Chow is like living with a
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diva who demands attention at all hours
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of the day and night they'll whine when
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they want something be it food playtime
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or just some good old-fashioned belly
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rubs eight energy overload while Chow
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Chows are known for their calm demeanor
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they also have bursts of energy that can
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turn your living room into a demolition
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Zone they need regular exercise or
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they'll become restless and destructive
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if you prefer a couch potato companion
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who enjoys Netflix marathons with you
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elsewhere nine socialization struggles
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Chow Chows can be quite Territorial and
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aloof with strangers if if you're hoping
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for a social butterfly that greets
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guests with wagging tails and kisses you
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might want to reconsider instead you'll
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get a little lion guarding its Castle
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good luck explaining that to your
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friends 10 eye problems let's not forget
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about those adorable eyes they come with
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baggage Chow Chows are prone to eye
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conditions like in Troian where their
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eyelids roll Inward and irritate their
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eyes so now not only do you have to
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worry about their health but also their
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ability to see where they're
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obesity concerns let's talk about
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obesity these dogs love food as much as
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they love attention and that can lead to
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some serious weight issues if you're not
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careful a chubby Chow is not only less
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active but also more prone to health
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problems down the line 12 Dental drama
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and let's discuss Dental issues Chow
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Chows are prone to tartter buildup in
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gum disease about 15 to 20% of them
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experience dental problems as they age
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you'll be spending more time brushing
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their teeth than enjoying their company
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in conclusion while Chow Chows may look
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adorable with their fluffy coats and
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distinctive blue tongues owning one is
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akin to adopting a high-maintenance
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toddler who never grows up so unless
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you're ready for an adventure filled
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with grooming battles and vet visits
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Galore maybe just admire these Furry
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Friends From Afar thank you for
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listening remember sometimes it's better
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to let sleeping dogs lie especially if
