Chow Chow

Chow Chow
A cinnamon Chow Chow puppy
Other names	Chow
Origin	China
Traits Height 17 to 22 inches (43 to 56 cm)[1]: 4–5  Weight Males 40–90 lb (18–41 kg)[1] Females 35–85 lb (16–39 kg)[1] Coat Thick and coarse Colour Red (light gold to deep red-brown) Cinnamon (light tan to brown) Black Cream white or ivory Litter size 4–7 Life span 12.1 years
Kennel club standards China Kennel Union standard Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Chow Chow is a spitz-type of dog breed originally from Northern China.^[2] The Chow Chow is a sturdily built dog, square in profile, with a broad skull and small, triangular, erect ears with rounded tips. The breed is known for a very dense double coat that is either smooth or rough.^[1]: 4–5 The fur is particularly thick in the neck area, giving it a distinctive ruff or mane appearance. The coat may be shaded/self-red, black, blue, cinnamon/fawn, or cream.^{[1]: 4–5 [3]}