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I had Chows for years and like my bullies, they are a very unique breed, their way of doing things, outlook on pack order and things of that nature are unique and can be difficult to understand.
A Chow is very much a "one owner" dog; once they have decided who that special "one" will be they give their all, their heart, their soul and one hundred percent of the devotion and dedication. If in a family type setting ( more than one person in the home ) they tend to tolerate or at least respect other members of the household but will not give one hundred percent of themselves to anyone other than their master.
It is extremely difficult for an adult Chow to come into another house ( be adopted by a new family ) as they've already decided who their master is / was supposed to be and most will never waiver from their choice even if that master is no longer in the picture. They tend to be aloof and wary of strangers, they were originally used for hunting, herding, pulling and protection and still to this day remain very protective of their home and family.
I've found that one of the most important "tools" that must be used when living with a Chow is respect, a respect for them as an active and working member of the house as well as a respect for their place in the pack order. They are very respectful creatures and take an extreme dislike to anyone or anything that fails to return in kind. This breed, along with several others I can think of right off the top of my head is one that temperament MUST be one of the top considerations when breeding and when put into the wrong hands can be a very dangerous breed. When placed in the right hands, bred and raised correctly is a very loving and devoted member of any family.
NOT a breed for everyone and not a breed I would bring into a home with small child who cannot understand the need for respect of the breed and it's pack order.
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