23 Pros and Cons of Owning a Chow Chow

This breed is a bundle of inconsistencies. Some say the Chow Chow will not be good with children or other animals. Some folks state that the Chow Chow must be socialized at a young age to get the very best results from this breed. Just like a child, the training ship began as a puppy; they will need consistent and firm handling. The breed wants to dominate, so its owner must be gentle but extremely firm with this breed from the very beginning. This dog wants an alpha position, and it will push to be the alpha among its human pack. It's known to be overprotective and can be stubborn at times. This breed is a one-person dog, and they are incredibly loyal. This is not an outgoing dog, and they tend to be wary around strangers and can be aggressive with strange dogs. If you want a dog who... Is medium-sized, very stocky, and furry, resembling a small round bear; Stands firmly on the ground with a calm, confident, dignified stature; Makes a formidable watchdog; Is naturally clean and easy to housebreak; Is quiet and mannerly in the home; Needs only moderate exercise. A Chow Chow may be right for you.