The Chow Chow originated in China. This dog breed is classified as a member of the Non-Sporting group by the American Kennel Club. They were used as hunting dogs in China. They were brought to England by Asian sailors. Chow Chows are seventeen to twenty inches high and weigh around forty five to seventy pounds.

It has a thick double coat which comes in different colors like blue, black, cream or cinnamon, though the red Chow Chow is most common. They have a back tongue with a blue tint. Their blue tongue is totally normal and you should not be concerned about it. They have down turned lips which give them a misleading angry appearance. They also have a curling tail over its back.

These dogs love to play with children though they do not go well with other dogs or pets. They can become unfriendly to people outside the family. The dog may bully you if you are an inexperienced dog owner. You will have to be strict with these dogs else they will dominate you. You must make sure that they follow all your commands in a proper way.

Chow Chows are not suitable for apartment life. A small fenced yard is ideal for them. However if you live in an apartment, then you must take your dog for regular walks. Don’t allow your dog to run loose in the park, they are known for their ferociousness towards other dogs. They are not very energetic animals and require little exercise. To socialize your puppy, you should get them enrolled into puppy obedience classes. They will receive obedience training and the classes will make sure that they do not grow up to be dangerous or aggressive to strangers.

These dogs do not eat a lot. You should feed your dog with proper nutritious food whether it’s a young dog or an adult one. They have thick coats and so they require regular grooming. Their coats are hard to brush because they are so dense. They should not spend too much time outside in summers since their thick coat does not prevent them from heat and they can have problems. They are also prone to develop hip dysplasia and knee joint problems.

Chow Chows are these cute, fuzzy bear like dogs who can be your perfect companion. They have a bit of an attitude problem, and if you are okay with it, then they can be your perfect dog. There’s nothing like hugging these small dogs on a winter night!

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“My dog has lost interest in food. I do not know what to do. He just does not like what he is given.” Is this is what you too want to say?

If your dog is suffering with this kind of a problem, here are some very important points to keep in your mind so that everything goes right with your dog.

Generally, dogs can show attitude during summer time but most of the time, the problem arises from somewhere else.

Try to give some high quality food to your pet. It should be nutritious as well. Quality and nutrition should never be compromised.

The common reason for this is a change in the diet. You should not change the diet of your pet just like that.

They are very particular when it comes to their diet. Once pets get accustomed to a particular diet, they do not want to change it frequently.

If you wish to change it, try to do it gradually and see how your pet responds.

Another reason for this problem is when you start giving food to your pet at odd times. This kills his appetite.

So, next time, when you are having your dinner or lunch, try not to feed your dog. Give him his food only at one specified time.

Make sure your pet does not eat anything from the garbage boxes.
This habit can ruin the health of your pet as garbage often contains polythene and bad chemicals.

Also, try not to feed him extra. Do not give him the food that you eat.

Bear in mind these things and you can be sure of treating your pet properly up to the maximum level.

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You should be very careful when you leave your children with your dog.

You should always remember that dogs eat meat and so, have a tendency to use their jaws in case of self defense.

Everyday, a large number of children are being bitten by dogs due to ignorance of parents. These dogs can be your own or someone else’s.

Most of the cases can be easily avoided if proper care is taken. It is your responsibility to educate your children how to behave with dogs properly.

Many children play with the dogs in a very excited mood such as running, shrieking etc. If the dog is excitable too, this can turn to be dangerous for your kid.

You should tell them that they should remain quite and very calm when they are playing with the dogs. Tell them about the situations when a dog can behave in wrong way and they should ignore the dog when he starts behaving inappropriately.

When you are training your dog, include your children at that time. Your children can learn how to feed your dog.

Games like hide and seek and other games of the same kind are best for your children and your dog.

Your children should avoid hugging a dog. It is the most uncomfortable thing for dogs.

Also, you should train your dog how to react in a calm manner while someone is hugging, grabbing or squeezing.

These things can be thought to your dog by practicing some handling exercises with him.

If you follow such rules, you can avoid a lot of bad incidents.

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If you feed your dogs manufactured dog food do you really know what you are feeding them? I recently came across a class action lawsuit that been filed against various pet food manufacturers, having read the details and done further research I decided that I couldn’t safely feed my dogs any manufactured food so I needed to research some healthy homemade dog food recipes. The priorities when looking for good recipes was to ensure that the food would be healthy, it would be quick to prepare and it would be cheap.

My first stop was my local butcher who I use every week. I explained to him that I was going to make my own dog food and asked him what he could supply that was cheap. He now happily provides me with a large bag of off cuts and meat that would soon be out of date every Saturday evening. I you don’t have a local butcher speak to the local supermarket and see what they can provide you with. You’ll often find that they drastically reduce prices on meat that will soon go out of date.

After sourcing the meat I then managed to source a supple of cheap vegetables from the local farmers market. Many farmers use to throw away misshaped or bruised vegetables at the end of the market, not anymore! The final ingredient I sourced was large catering packs of brown rice. The rice is very nutritious and helps to bind the food together.

Now that I have assembled all the ingredients it’s time to prepare the food. A really quick and simple recipe is to take 2 cups of cooked rice, 1 cup of meat which can be raw or cooked and a cup of grated vegetables, carrots and cabbage are good but try to avoid onions. Mix all these together with a small bit of lard or vegetable oil and feed to your dogs. I can guarantee that after only a few weeks on a menu like this your dogs will be fitter and healthier than before.

There are a few things you need to be aware of before you start to change your dog’s diet. Firstly their digestive systems aren’t as advanced as human ones so you’ll need to change their food gradually over a few days. Start by adding a small amount of your homemade dog food to your dog’s meal mixing it with the normal food. Over a period of three to four days gradually increase the amount of homemade food and reduce the manufactured food. Always ensure that you keep plenty of fresh water available for your dog to drink with his meals. Small dogs need only to be fed once a day while larger dogs should be fed twice.

By choosing simple homemade dog food recipes it is possible to extend your dog’s life span significantly and to save money. Why not try it for a month and see the improvement in your best friend.

Allison Thompson who is an expert author and owner of several different breeds of dogs including a Spanish Mastiff and a Boxer has dedicated time to finding out everything she can to ensure that hers lead healthy and happy lives. She has also dedicated a large amount of time to finding out what is the best kind of foods that you she is able to feed her dogs. If you would like to learn more about all aspects of owning a dog then please visit healthypetsarehappypets.com/food healthypetsarehappypets.com/food

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It goes without saying that your dog needs suitable nutrition to remain healthy. Vets and pet food manufacturers often have differing views on appropriate nutrition for your dog. Although commercial pet food manufacturers are motivated in large part by profits, commercially prepared foods are routinely recommended as part of an adequate, or good, diet for your dog. Sometimes your vet or dog breeder may approve of commercially prepared foods as your dog’s sole diet. Many experts, however, tend to prefer a largely natural diet which for dogs is invariably comprised of meat and bones. Raw is preferable to cooked, as some of the minerals are definitely lost in the cooking process.

The reason why the commercially prepared pet food is so often fed to our dogs, is because, apart from the convenience, it can (depending upon the quality) actually contain many of the nutrients which are essential to your dog’s wellbeing. The key word here is quality. There are in fact very, very few commercial manufacturers which produce nutrient-rich food. And they’re not the brands you find in your supermarket, or even in most pet stores or vetinarians.

Raw bones with a little dry food as well as occasional rice or pasta, and perhaps the odd quality food scrap from your table, will generally contain most of the nutrients which your dog needs.

All dogs must obtain reasonable nutrition from their food to maintain excellent health and performance. The main nutrients required by your dog are water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. Vitamin or mineral deficiency in dogs fed a commercially manufactured diet today is not widely publicised. But then again, the slosh and dried formulae which are readily available from your vet or the local supermarket are not your dog’s natural diet. If your dog was left to fend for itself in the wild (assuming it could manage to adapt, that is), would choose raw meat. And one of the reasons why meat, and especially bones, are so good, is the chewing action and the teeth cleaning function which the bones perform. Of course, there are also commercially prepared substitutes which can also effectively clean your dog‘s teeth and satisfy his/her need to chew.

A lesser known fact is that to feed your dog only meat (with no bones and no cereals or other carbohydrate source) can cause severe deficiencies: your dog is likely to become lethargic, sick, and even death has been known to occur from an all meat diet. But what about dogs in the wild, I hear you ask? Isn’t meat a dog’s natural diet? Isn’t that what you just said, Brigitte? Well, yes and no: in the wild dogs eat the whole of their prey, not simply muscle meat - they thus obtain vegetable matter from the digestive tract of their prey, and calcium from the bones. As well, wild dogs occasionally, but routinely, add to their diet with plants, fruit and berries.

Most dogs relish some raw fruit and vegetables in their diet, so long as that’s what they’re used to. A dog who has been fed commercially prepared dog food all of its life won’t be used to the taste of fresh food, so may well turn up his/her nose if you introduce such healthy food later in life. But persevere - try hand feeding pieces of carrot or apple to begin with. And if your dog is still very young, all the better. Start as you mean to go on and feed him/her some raw fruit and vegetables from time to time. Your dog’s health will benefit!

(c) 2004, Brigitte Smith, Healthy Happy Dogs

Brigitte Smith is a dog lover with a special interest in natural health for dogs. For your free special report, as well as weekly tips, information, strategies and resources for a healthier happier dog, go to HealthyHappyDogs.com HealthyHappyDogs.com and submit your name and email address. Take a look around the site - HealthyHappyDogs.com HealthyHappyDogs.com - while you’re there - you’ll find lots of useful information.

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