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squidgeyem Member  Posts: 47 |
posted 01-26-2004 07:44 AM
 
im looking to buy a chow chow for the mother in law as she adores them.. but we have three dogs and we would be looking after it on occasion... someone at work suggested chows dont get on with other dogs or children.. is this true or does it depend on how they are raised(well u know what i mean?? IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member Posts: 790 |
posted 01-26-2004 07:50 AM
Hi depending on the way any dog is brought up then i dont see there being any problems. If the chow is brought up around other dogs and cats and gets on with them well then that would be great. Also it helps if before you get the chow take your dogs to see it see how they get along and if they start a brawl i would advice against it unless there is a way you could keep your dogs and the chow seperate when at your house. mike. IP: Logged |
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squidgeyem Member Posts: 47 |
posted 01-26-2004 07:52 AM
thanks mike.... his mom really wants one, it isn't gonna be possible to show him to our dogs before i guess i may have to just take a change with it! do u know any breeders for chows in uk? IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 01-26-2004 09:16 AM
Hi Squid, My daughter had a chow a few years back. He was mean! and she got him as a pup, he was never abused or misstreated, but nothing they did would calm that dog down. She has two small children, so she had to give him up. She had him for about 8 months. I don't know if it was his breeding or what was wrong with him! the people that took him had alot of problems with him also, but they had no children and put him through obediance training. He did get better, but they say he's still unpredictable. I would introduse your dogs to him or her first before buying the dog. I know nothing about the breed though, just what my daughter went through. Good luck! Susan IP: Logged |
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squidgeyem Member Posts: 47 |
posted 01-26-2004 09:18 AM
thanks susan im baffled now don't know what to do!!! i personally always thought a dog was what you made it (i.e could always be trained) but now i aint so sure! thanks for your advice wish i knew what to do IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 01-26-2004 09:56 AM
I can't advise on chows. I also believe a dog is what you make of it, BUT it is also true that certain breeds tend toward certain characteristics or behaviors. I have a friend who has a chow that is the sweetest, gentlest thing you have ever seen. On the other hand, we have all heard of "bad chow" stories. I would be very, very careful if you go through with this. Take time selecting a breeder. Meet the parents of the litter and see how they behave. Make sure the breeder is breeding for temperament and not just looks. If a breeder gets impatient with you or can't answer your questions, walk away. Try not to get suckered in by the first cute puppy you see - they are awfully adorable! I like the advice of making sure of the breeder and the lineage before you ever lay eyes on the pups. If you find a good breeder, they should be very willing to help you select a pup that matches what you are looking for. Different pups from the same litter can be totally different dogs. Any good breeder will temperament-test their pups and be able to tell you which are calm and which are more outgoing, etc.
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puttin510 Member Posts: 1179 |
posted 01-26-2004 10:03 AM
They are supposed to be very territorial and very good guard dogs. I see them all the time at the shelters. I would think that they could be trained from a pup to at least love the ones their with. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 01-26-2004 11:00 AM
Hi Squid, I didn't mean to scare you off from getting a chow, I now wish I hadn't shared that with you. Like I said: I don't know why this dog was so mean! I too have known a couple who had a chow that was sweet, the dog my daughter had was beautiful, and maybe it's like what Jamiya said about breeding for looks and not temperment. Please don't take my word on this breed, I don't know thier background at all. My daughter just had a problem dog! I think that could happen in any breed. Look up this breed on the net, and get as much info as you can before you get one for your Mother in-law. I would do that anyway with any breed I wanted first. Good luck! Susan IP: Logged |
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3Dogsihave Member Posts: 156 |
posted 01-26-2004 06:56 PM
Dont know how much help I can be, My in laws have chow mixes, they have alway been great dog but do get territorial sometimes. Never snapped at anybody though and just very sweet. They are part chow part husky. I had one a few years back that was just the sweetest thing. But like others said it depends on the dog. IP: Logged |
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lotsOdots Member Posts: 15 |
posted 01-26-2004 08:06 PM
my cousin has a chow and they had problems with their insurance because of the breed. she says that they are very protective. IP: Logged |
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raindigger Member Posts: 25 |
posted 01-26-2004 11:45 PM
As a groomer, I'd like to ad that nearly all seasoned groomers around my area refuse chows. Only the newbies will give them a try. Not saying all chows are bad. Just that the majority are aloof, independant and strong-willed. It's what they are bred for. It takes the right kind of person to own a chow. There are exceptions to the rule and doing your homework finding the right breeder can make a difference. IP: Logged |
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squidgeyem Member Posts: 47 |
posted 01-27-2004 02:10 AM
im starting to think maybe i should just give her one of my pups!!! at least i know i aint taking a risk. Ive tried to look up information on net about chows but anything i can find seems to be info from states nothign about breeders in UK... i think maybe ill change my mind and stay away from the chow idea... i know she really wants one but cant take the risk.. thanks for all your help Emma IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 01-27-2004 07:14 AM
Do you know WHY she wants a chow in particular? I was just reading in a book yesterday about how some people fixate on a certain breed. Or maybe they have an awesome dog of a certain breed so they say they will always get a dog of that breed - and then the next dog acts totally different. Breed does make a difference, but it is better to choose a puppy based on the personality you want in a dog, instead of its looks. So, what does your mother-in-law want in a dog? Find out, and do some breed research. And then keep in mind that just because a dog is of a certain breed doesn't mean it is a carbon copy of all the other dogs in that breed. No matter which breed you choose, be careful to pick a pup with the temperament that matches what you want in a dog.
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kyles101 Member Posts: 227 |
posted 01-27-2004 07:25 AM
if my akita can be best friends with 2 cats and get along with other dogs then im sure a chow chow can get along with other dogs. its all about socialising. if you hear negative things about a breed it doesnt mean you shouldnt consider the breed, it just means you have to work harder to make it into a nice dog. IP: Logged |
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squidgeyem Member Posts: 47 |
posted 01-28-2004 01:51 AM
the reason she wans a chow is because she used to have one but he died.. she keeps saying she'd love another IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 01-28-2004 04:52 AM
Ahh! Well perhaps you can find out what about the dog she really liked and then look for one with those characteristics (chow or not). A good breeder should be able to help you, or a behaviorist.
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Samsintentions Member Posts: 944 |
posted 01-28-2004 05:14 AM
My family has had chows forever. SOme can be tempermental, others the sweetest things in the world...its all in the dog and breeding. My aunt inported one from Bejing (spelling) China. Her name was Shaina. SHe protected our family to her death... no one and I mean no one could touch me or my sister with her around. She bit a few people, and growled at many, but would never harm anyone she was acustomed to. Her first litter produced two that were awful, as puppies they bit and growled and were holly terrors, the others were as sweet as it gets. Idon't know why they are like this, I'm guessing its in their genetics or instincts. But like I said every dog is diffrent. Heelers, German Shephards, and just about anyother breed is the same way...so you can't really judge the breed as a whole, but as the individual dog. IP: Logged |
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Karriesue Member Posts: 277 |
posted 01-28-2004 10:28 PM
I remember when I was thinking about getting a Chow and I did alot of research. I agree with Sam. It depends alot on the breeder and the dog itself. When picking out a pup, make sure you get to meet the parents. Are they friendly? Or are they standoffish, or aggressive? If the parents are friendly, that is a great sign. How is the pup? Is he outgoing? Good sign also. Be on the lookout and avoid overly shy and pups that lurk in the background. I read that these dogs must be socialized at an early age with animals and people. They say to do this with every breed but in Chows it is very important. A Chow is a great dog, just make sure you go with a reputable breeder, meet both parents, go with a friendly and outgoing pup, and most important socialize the heck out of the pup! IP: Logged |
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strikers_rd Member Posts: 10 |
posted 02-04-2004 10:40 PM
Well, we have a Chow Chow and 4 other dogs, and Ethel (chow chow) doesn't really get along with the 3 other dogs. We started out with 2 chow chow Lucy & Ehtel, and they fought so much, we ended up giving Lucy away. Ethel is sweet with people, but I recommend on keeping the chow chow as an only dog. IP: Logged |
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iluvmycorgi New Member  Posts: 3 |
posted 02-06-2004 09:57 AM
My sister-in-law has 2 chows...one male, one female..and also a female husky. The chows are the sweetest things I've seen! The female will do anything for you and loves to go for rides. The male she took to puppy classes and he's great! He comes when you call him and is really good with everyone. Humans and other animals. I have 2 small children and also 2 nieces that are always around them. They never attach any of them, in fact, my youngest son actually rides the one like a horse. She doesn't mind it at all. They say that it's all the way you train them! Laurie IP: Logged |
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Samsintentions Member Posts: 944 |
posted 02-06-2004 10:15 AM
Since this is about chows...I found it appropriate... Last night, some one dumped of 3 little chow Mix puppies. THey are sooo adorable! I'm sure they haven't had their shots, wormed or anything, and they are really skittish, but they are healthy and have full tummys now. I'm going to keep them for a week, and give them their shots, worm....ect...soooo if anyone wants one.... There is a merled one, really cute, but the shyest, a golden one, that looks as if it might have lab in it??? He has a little white dot on his forehead. and a Tiny, and I mean fits in your hand tiny, black one. He's scared and tried to bite me when I grabbed him...but settled down after I held him for awhile. They're about 6-7-weeks old and will be med-large dogs. It just breaks my heart. BUT at least they left them at my house and not on the streets somewhere.... IP: Logged |
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