chow: breed

Chow Chow, or Chow, is a breed of dog originating from Mongolia and Northern China, where it is referred to as Songshi Quan (Pinyin: sōngshī quǎn), which literally means “puffy-lion dog.” It is believed that the Chow Chow is one of the native dogs used as the model for the Foo dog, the traditional stone guardians found in front of Buddhist temples and palaces. The Chow is a stocky dog with broad skull and small, rounded ears. The breed has a very dense coat that is either smooth or rough. The fur is particularly thick around the neck, giving the distinctive ruff or mane. The coat may be one of several colors including reddish-brown (described as “red”), black, blue, cinnamon, and cream. Not all these color varieties are recognized as valid in all countries. Individuals with patchy or multicolored coats are considered to be outside the breed standard. Chows are distinguished by their unusual blue-black/purple tongue and very straight hind legs, resulting in a rather stilted gait. The blue-black/purple tongue gene appears to be dominant, as almost all mixed breed dogs who come from a Chow retain the tongue color.

chow: audrey

Shepherd,Chow Chow Mix

Size: Medium
Age: Adult
Gender: Female
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Audrey is a shepherd mixed female born 8/05.. She likes other dogs, but needs to go to a home where she doesn’t have to share her attention or food with other dogs. She is house broken, playful, curious, and easily trained to learn new things. For more information on Audrey, please contact Jessica at 804- 514-7268.

chow: magnolia

Chow Chow,Retriever Mix

Size: Medium
Age: Young
Gender: Female
ID:

Notes: My name is Magnolia and I am an adorable fluffball female chow/retriever mix puppy. I’m about 5-6 months old and will probably weigh around 40 pounds or so when I decide to stop growing. My sisters and I were backyard pups and pretty shy when we first came to the shelter. We’ve really come out of ourselves now and are looking for perfect furever homes. We like to play and are good with other animals. If you think you could be my furever home then please call FURS right away. FURS only adopts to homes in the Richmond, VA area. Applications can be completed on line at www.fursdogs.com