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Chow Chow — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
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Chow Chow — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Claims
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Chow Chow is an ancient breed of northern Chinese origin, squarely built and of Arctic type.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The average height of adult specimens is 17-20 inches at the withers.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Two coat types exist: a rough coat (abundant, dense, straight, offstanding, with a wooly undercoat) and a smooth coat (hard, dense, smooth, with a definite undercoat).
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Five colours are recognised: red, black, blue, cinnamon and cream.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament shows keen intelligence, an independent spirit and innate dignity.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The tongue is a solid blue-black, the darker the better.
Sources
Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/chow_chow_combined.txt
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