The Chow Chow has a strange black tongue. It is thought to be the only dog breed to have this peculiar trait.
The Chow Chow is an ancient Chinese breed whose origins have been lost in the mists of antiquity. What is without doubt is that the Chow Chow descends from the Spitz variety of dog.
Unfortunately for the Chow, one of its original uses was as a food source in the Far East. Historians in the early 18th century recorded a black tongued dog being breed for food, but their name does not reflect this. The Chow Chow first appeared in the UK in 1780, its name being given to it by English sailors who used the phrase Chow Chow to describe cargo that was miscellaneous or with which they weren't familiar.
Although originally breed for their meat, Chow Chows were also used as guard dogs and for pulling carts.
They are medium sized dogs with short legs and a very thick coat that needs a lot of grooming.
The Chow Chow is an ancient Chinese breed whose origins have been lost in the mists of antiquity. What is without doubt is that the Chow Chow descends from the Spitz variety of dog.
Unfortunately for the Chow, one of its original uses was as a food source in the Far East. Historians in the early 18th century recorded a black tongued dog being breed for food, but their name does not reflect this. The Chow Chow first appeared in the UK in 1780, its name being given to it by English sailors who used the phrase Chow Chow to describe cargo that was miscellaneous or with which they weren't familiar.
Although originally breed for their meat, Chow Chows were also used as guard dogs and for pulling carts.
They are medium sized dogs with short legs and a very thick coat that needs a lot of grooming.
