AKC Non-Sporting Group, one of the oldest recognizable breeds
Chow Chow
Dignified. loyal. Yours.
The first time you meet a Chow Chow, you think you understand what's happening. Big fluffy dog.
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"The first time you meet a Chow Chow, you think you understand what's happening. Big fluffy dog. Looks like a lion crossed with a teddy bear. Adorable. You reach out your hand and, nothing. No tail wag. No face lick."
From our Chow Chow field notes
The Chow Chow experience
You know you're a Chow Chow owner when...
●The lion's mane. That impossibly thick ruff around their face that makes every Chow look like royalty, and the tumbleweeds of fur that roll through your house like you live on the open prairie.
●The blue-black tongue that startles every single person who sees it for the first time. 'Is your dog okay?!' Yes. That's just their tongue. It's always been that color. We promise.
●That dignified refusal to perform. You said sit. They heard you. They already know how to sit. They simply don't see the point of proving it again right now.
●The way they pick one person, their person, and that's it. Everyone else gets polite tolerance at best. You got the whole heart.
●Brushing sessions that feel like shearing a very opinionated sheep. The undercoat comes out in clouds. Your vacuum cleaner has filed a formal complaint.
At a glance
alsoKnownAsChow, Songshi Quan (Puffy Lion Dog), Tang Quan (Dog of the Tang Empire)
size45–70 lbs
temperamentDignified, loyal, aloof, independent, protective, quiet
lifespan8–12 years
energyLow to moderate (daily walks, not a marathon partner)
goodWithExperienced owners, calm households, families with older children
Common Questions
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Last updated: 2026-03-17
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