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Chow Chow

  • 16-03-2020 2:22pm
    #1
    Rossie101
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi
    I am looking for a chow chow puppy, does anyone know where I would get one from a reputable breeder. I dont want to buy one online if I can avoid it.

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    mymo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭mymo


    Look up the irish kennel club website they have a list of breed clubs contact numbers, they should be able to get you in contact with breeders.


  • #3
    tk123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,054 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    How are you going to socialise a puppy with the current situation? Genuine question as I had planned on having a new pup in few months and now I’m not sure what to do. Examples for us would have been passing the school near us, sitting outside the coffee shop, the vets office, puppy school etc


  • #4
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    tk123 wrote: »
    How are you going to socialise a puppy with the current situation? Genuine question as I had planned on having a new pup in few months and now I’m not sure what to do. Examples for us would have been passing the school near us, sitting outside the coffee shop, the vets office, puppy school etc


    This is a very legitimate concern, especially as Chow-Chows aren't exactly known as easy to handle beginner's dogs:
    Personality:
    Chow chows are not usually social, outgoing dogs. They tend to be aloof with strangers and can be aggressive with other dogs. This is fitting with their history as guard dogs for homes and livestock. Early socialization to other dogs, pets and people is important. Chow chows may become nuisance barkers if their alarm barking is not controlled.

    Chow chows are fairly intelligent but they have both an independent and a stubborn streak, so training them can be a challenge. To do well in competitions, they require a firm, patient trainer who has plenty of creativity. Chow chows are fiercely protective and need training to control this guarding tendency.
    https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/dog-breeds/chow-chow


  • #5
    tk123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,054 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    Chow chows may become nuisance barkers if their alarm barking is not controlled.

    "EVERYTHING IS OK!!" :p:pac::p


  • #6
    cinnabar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭cinnabar


    We had a few Chows over the years and they rarely if ever barked at all. This was not down to training. But all the rest is true - willful, stubborn and aloof .... and fabulous. They love their family but not much interest in other people. Personality wise - they have more in common with a Persian cat than a retriever. They also require a good bit of grooming and a prone to eye, skin and joint problems so be prepared for hefty vet bills and sadly, they don't have a long life span 8 to 10 years.
    You wont find a puppy too easily, you may need to go to UK if you really want one. The Chow Chow club of Ireland is the place to start.


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